...It has always been a pleasure for me to see the sense of empowerment my students find in themselves as they develop the basic skills in writing, theatre, and understanding literature on deeper levels. As my father who was a university professor would enjoy saying, 'It's always the basics.' I cur... (read more)
...Currently, I teach 8th grade at a Middle School in Pittsfield, MA. These experiences have given me the opportunity to work one-on-one with students to sharpen their reading and writing skills as well as the chance to teach multiple classes at different levels. I decided to become a teacher because I feel as though the opportunity to learn shapes a person's life in the most impactful way. (read more)
...I love to read. I have been reading since I was I was 3 years old, and I am fluent in most of the classics that are studied in school. I also love writing of any kind, including creative writing, poetry, essay writing, etc. (read more)
I have had a thirty-year career at the university level teaching acting, directing, and writing. I held a full professorship at both the University of Connecticut and Brandeis University where I was the Sachar professor of Theater Arts. My teaching philosophy is based on a close one-on-one relationship with each student. (read more)