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Professional Background

B.A., Speech & Hearing, The University of Maryland at College Park

M.Ed., Special Education, Bowie State University, Bowie, Md.

APC/MSDE: Advanced Professional Certificate, Maryland State Department of Education

Additional MSDE certification coursework and graduate work in education, learning styles, and distance learning from Cecil Community College, The University of Maryland, University College/U. of Md., Loyola College, Gallaudet University, and Western Maryland College

Before coming to Montgomery College full-time in 1995, I worked for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through consulting firms. I was employed as a health information specialist, researching and sharing information with the general public, patients, and medical professionals first for the National Cancer Institute and then for the Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Prior to my experiences with NIH, I taught for seventeen years in public schools in Maryland, specializing in language arts (phonics, spelling, reading, and writing). Supervision of student teachers and teacher training were included in my job responsibilities.
 
 

Hobbies & Interests

Several hours each week are devoted to exercise, such as walking and biking. I enjoy spending time with music, either listening to it (Debussy and other French Impressionists are among my favorite composers) or playing the piano (not an entertainer, but can keep myself amused). As a reading professor, I also spend time reading for pleasure, and particularly enjoy biographies, autobiographies, and contemporary fiction. Having lived my entire life in the Washington, D.C. area, I feel especially fortunate to have easy access to the many museums, art galleries, and historical sites in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
 
 

Teaching Philosophy

Students, staff members, and faculty come to Montgomery College with a wide variety of experiences and religious, ethnic, economic, and language backgrounds. It is this variety that makes MC an enriching institution. In the classroom, it is my responsibility to ensure that these differences are celebrated and that students and their opinions are treated with respect. I strive to make my classroom an inviting place that students look forward to entering. My task is to provide information and guidance to students, and to challenge them to perform at optimum levels. 

NOTE: The RD 101, RD 102, and RD 103 courses are for international students who are improving their skills in English.  See the American English Language Program (AELP) for more information.

Courses That I Teach

Teaching assignments vary from semester to semester in the Department of Reading, American English Language,  World Languages, and Philosophy.  Please note that RD 239, which is a certification course for secondary teachers in Maryland, is offered through Distance Learning at Montgomery College.  RD 120 is a 3-credit course that is transferable to some Maryland colleges. Check the Catalog Descriptions for course specifics and  the Class Schedule for information on times, dates, locations, and professors for the all reading courses. 
 
 
 
 

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