I am a wife, and I am a mom of three. When I am not teaching, you can bet that I am probably doing something with them, other family, and/or friends!
I love people, and I like to make a difference in this world. I am not one of those people who you hear about on the news who have rescued a drowning swimmer or stopped an airplane from crashing, but I try to reach out to others in simple ways (a gentle word, an encouraging card, a visit at the hospital, etc). I disagree that people are commodities that are easily replaced, as our industrious world often comments. I believe people are the reason the world exists; therefore, we need to help each other, encourage each other, and sometimes we even need to correct each other in love.
Now that you know a little about my philosophy, let me tell you about my credentials so that you will know more of me than Susan Smith, the philosopher, but rather, I would like you to mostly know me as Susan, the English major, instructor, and professor.
I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English Education at East Carolina University. I have also studied at Mount Olive College and Villa Julie College of Maryland. I have experience as a second and third grade teacher, a high school English teacher, an editor, a grant writer, a county parent educator, a community college instructor, and a four year college professor. To sum it in simple terms, I have what it takes to help you become a better writer and interpreter of good literature!
I love teaching! I have been teaching at the college level since 2001. My best students are the ones who WANT to EARN their grades and will do all they can to follow directions, complete assignments on time, and share a spirit of cooperation!
Let’s succeed together!
