Education

• BA of Literature and Women’s Studies at University of California/Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, 1993
• MA of English Literature at University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 1999
• PhD of English Literature at University of Texas, Austin, Texas, 2005

Why I Teach

I view the classroom as a collaborative space. I learn as much from my students as they do from me.  During my courses, we challenge one another to think harder.

Teaching is a pleasure, and I feel lucky to do it. Each semester feels like a new experience. I also enjoy seeing students master new skills and gain confidence in their abilities. In addition, being at a small school like St Edward’s allows me to watch individuals grow during their time here and become amazing people.