Welcome to my liquid syllabus for my English 110 classes. This is a place where you can get started with pre-semester information as well as return for information when IVC Canvas is down.
My Teaching Philosophy
Mastery Teaching sums up my core teaching philosophy. It is not about being a Master Teacher (though I try), but rather, it's about helping all students achieve mastery. This makes my classes a little more difficult because I am not teaching students enough to pass the class. My classes are designed for every student to achieve an A.
I am a born-again Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ, transgender woman, on the Autism Spectrum. I want to make my classes open and safe environments for all students. My background in theatre and acting has taught me the value of intersectionality in education. Each of you is a beautifully unique individual, and I will strive to know you as the unique person you are. Please feel free to communicate with me any challenges or stereotypes you experience in my class. I have built this English 110 class, but, like other human beings, I can only see it from my perspective. If something concerns you about the class, please let me know so I can modify content and assignments to remove elements perceived as sexist, racist, or offensive.