Saint Michael's College

Title: Professor of English and American Studies

Education: B.A. University of Massachusetts-Boston; M.A., Ph.D. Brown University

Areas of Expertise/Research Interests: American poetry, African-American literature

Testimonial: At Saint Michael's, there is a real commitment to teach the whole student.

What do you like most about teaching/working at Saint Michael's College? Having a chance to shape hungry young minds and develop personal relationships with students.

What do you like about Saint Michael's students? Saint Michael's students have open minds and good hearts. They are very empathetic, kind, and friendly, and many are interested in finding ways to connect what they learn in classes to the larger world. They also have a strong desire to contribute to the community through service.

What is your favorite class to teach, and why? African-American Literature and The Middle Passage, because it's a chance to introduce our students to a tradition they know little about, and to push their comfort zones.

Favorite quote: "Truthfulness everywhere means a heightened complexity." - Adrienne Rich