Let the Enchantment Begin!
May 28, 2022
My goals, hopes, fears, and quirks before I teach for two weeks in Ireland … More Let the Enchantment Begin!
Pack Your Bags! We’re Going to Ireland!
May 3, 2022
Pack your bag for two weeks in Ireland! … More Pack Your Bags! We’re Going to Ireland!
Emerald Isle, anyone?
July 16, 2021
Join me for Enchanted Women of Ireland, Summer 2022! Banshees will wail, hags will curse, maidens will beckon, morrigans will shape-shift, and fairies will play tricks in Summer 2022! Throughout Ireland, the appearance of a supernatural creature typically connects to a specific natural location, as a helper to the living in ways that range from … More Emerald Isle, anyone?
Andiamo in Italia, EKU!
February 14, 2020
Model of Formal Argument
January 21, 2019
Back in the last century when I was in my doctoral program at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, I had outstanding professors, like Dr. Clement Hawes, who shared with his classes this Model of Formal Argument. The structure has helped me on countless occasions, and I pay it forward by sharing it with all of my classes. All formal writing should follow a basic pattern of organization, whether the topic is expository … More Model of Formal Argument
Read Reviews in Rome
January 21, 2019
My partner and I ate all over Rome, and we had some of the best food I’ve ever had. Read/eat on! … More Read Reviews in Rome
Catcalling in Another Language
May 29, 2018
Italy is one of the top destinations of American study abroad students, and when American students who identify as female go to Italy for the first time, they can become hyper-aware of street harassment (“cat-calling”). Granted, no urban sidewalk anywhere in the world is free of commentary from strangers, but when the language is different, … More Catcalling in Another Language
When in Firenze, do as the Fiorentini
April 7, 2018
Dear EKU students traveling for the first time to Florence, Italy: To help you avoid a faux pas or other social awkwardness in Italy, I’ve prepared a listicle with ten ordinary behaviors you’ll most likely see in Florence that you haven’t experienced in the U.S., particularly not in Kentucky. Please note: once you’ve grown accustomed … More When in Firenze, do as the Fiorentini
A Passport to Innovation: Teaching Abroad
March 31, 2018
According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, study abroad is a high-impact practice that can be “life-changing.” Teaching abroad can also be life-changing. As a faculty member, leading a study abroad class almost always requires shifting your pedagogical style to fit on-site resources, but it’s an incredibly rewarding experience in professional development. As … More A Passport to Innovation: Teaching Abroad
Teaching Outside the Binaries
July 30, 2017
“To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin.” — bell hooks — bell hooks Students from Generation Z yearn for authenticity, can easily spot when they’re considered a monolithic … More Teaching Outside the Binaries
An American Feminist Teacher 