All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.”
J.R.R. Tolkien – The Fellowship of The Ring
I am an innovative English and education professional with 20+ years of experience in the fields of English education (elementary to college), professional development, language learning, educational program and curriculum creation, and writing and editing. I have an MA and a BA in English, as well as a California Cleared Teaching Credential in English.
Currently, I am an English professor who designs Canvas Written Composition classes and an EdTech trainer who instructs educators in the use of touchscreen hardware and educational software.
Connecting with people from other walks of life through global adventure traveling (via motorcycle mainly) and photography is one of my biggest passions.
Academic Writing
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple” – Jack Kerouac
This Infographic analyzing Ralph Fletcher’s Joy Write combines exposure to writing pedagogy and use of a relevant educational tool.
“A Whole New World” is an analysis of how studies in posthumanism have allowed for the illumination of the global influence of both other-abled people and the environment.
I have always been fascinated by the origins of words, and so this is a series of PowerPoints with the linguistic origins of many English geographical terms.
The article is about the Blockbuster Marvel movies, which began production in the early 2000s, as well as the evolution their heroes have experienced throughout the production’s evolution.
As a native Angelina from an ethnically diverse family, Karen Tei Yamashita’s Tropic of Orange has deep meaning. Tropic of Orange is not only a beautiful example of magical realism’s spread beyond its Latin American beginnings, but also a poignant portrayal of life in Los Angeles.
Creative Writing
“Creativity is intelligence having fun” ~ Albert Einstein
Visual Travel Log
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Tawnie C.L. Black 