Faculty
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Barrett, Linda, P-T
Berg-Lunk, Ursula, P-T
M.A., Stanford University
From the moment Ursula started learning English she fell in love with that extraordinary, versatile, and expressive language, and this love relates directly to her passion for teaching in this department. It's fun and exciting to work with students from widely different backgrounds and she has been doing it since 1983.
Board Liljenstolpe, Rebecca (1997)
B.A., M.A. English
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Rebecca's been teaching web-enhanced courses since 1995, and from getting students their first email accounts to facilitating collaborative writing projects in her online classes to publishing her literature students’ interactive hypertext essays on the web, technology makes its way into all of her classes. She teaches Writing, Introduction to Poetry and Introduction to Drama and is listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.
Bogomolny, Abby, P-T
B.A., Brooklyn College
M.A., San Francisco State University
Ms. B (Bogomolny means "one who prays to God" in Russian) teaches composition and critical thinking. Her classes have focused on such diverse subjects as the literature of migration, biotechnology, and contemporary poetry. She edited the the text New To North America_: Writing by U.S. Immigrants, Their Children and Grandchildren, and is the author of three collections of poetry.
[She is also the author of three collections of poetry, the most recent of which, People Who Do Not Exist, was nominated for a National Book Award.
Brennan, Ray, P-T
B.A., M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., Washington State
Served as a founding member of the "Writing Across the Curriculum Committee" at Vincennes University (1989-1992). Recently signed with Scholarly Resources Books for publication of book length treatment of his dissertation, "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Vietnam Veterans: Cultural Representation and Therapeutic Approaches."
Burke, Thomas, P-T
B.A., Tulane University
M.A., University of San Francisco
Certificate in French Language and Culture, University of Paris, Sorbonne
Mr. Burke’s teaching philosophy is learner-centered and informed by the work (among others) of John Henry Newman and Paulo Freire. He writes fiction, poetry, and essays; his work has been published in journals and anthologies.
Burruss, Beth Grobman, Journalism (1987)
B.A., Pitzer College
M.A., St. Louis University
Burruss teaches Mass Communication and Newspaper Reporting, Editing, Photography and Production classes and is
the Adviser to La Voz, the award-winning weekly student newspaper. Students from all disciplines and experience
levels are encouraged to contribute to La Voz either as staff members or as freelancers.
Card, Harry, P-T
M.A., University of San Francisco
Mr. Card is a Fellow in the Central California Writing Project, UCSC. His areas of specialization include composition and rhetoric, British and American literature. He recently published an article entitled, "An Open Letter to My Colleagues" in the December 1999 issue of Teaching English in the Two Year College.
Chow, Karen (2003)
Ph.D., English, U.C. Santa Barbara
M.A., English, U.C. Santa Barbara
B.S. with minor in English, University of Southern California
I am proud to be part of a De Anza tradition of empowering students to make their education a dynamic experience of thinking, discussing, and writing about ideas and world issues, in addition to actively participating in their classes, clubs, and communities. I teach composition and literature classes, and am involved with a number of committees and activities that aim to promote multicultural understanding and appreciation on campus. I refuel myself by going mentally or physically into nature and other off-campus worlds and find inspiration in others' creativity and joyful company.
Colligan, Kathleen, P-T
Deck, Cecelia, P-T
B.A. English, 1981, University of Windsor (Ontario, Canada)
M.A. (English), 1982, Mcmaster University, Ontario Canada
M.A. (Journalism), 1986, Western Ontario University
Ms. Deck worked as a journalist at daily newspapers for 10 years, reporting on business, labor, politics and police and courts. She balances her part-time teaching at De Anza with freelance writing for magazines, public relations firms and nonprofit grant seekers. She specializes in teaching writing and research, and considers herself a writer who teaches more than a theorist or academic.
Denny, Dave (1989)
B.A., California State University, Long Beach
M.F.A., University of Oregon
M.A.T., Fuller Theological Seminary
Areas of specialization: Shakespeare in performance, biblical studies, creative writing, American film and television history.
Dickerson, Robert (1989)
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Memphis State University
Voted "Man of the Millennium" by readers of Redbook magazine. Hopes one day to be "Touched by an Angel." NBA ethics counselor.
Diehl, Mary, P-T
B.A., Saint Bonaventure University, Olean, NY
M.A., San Jose State University
After graduating in 1977 with a degree in Journalism, Ms. Diehl moved to Laguna Beach California where she worked for a year as an account executive/writer for Orange County Life Magazine. After receiving her teaching credential, she worked at Lake Elsinore High School as an English teacher and advisor for the school newspaper. Ms. Diehl has taught at De Anza for 10 years.
Dietz, Betty, P-T
Fleming, Diana Lai (2000)
AA in Liberal Arts, American River College, Sacramento, CA
BA in English, Mills College
MA in English/Creative Writing, San Francisco State University
Interests: multicultural literature; popular culture studies;
Developmental and Pre-Transfer learning
Forte, Jeanie, P-T
Forsyth, Toni (1991)
B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California Los Angeles
Frias-Selinske, Linda, P-T
Garcin, Arnetta, P-T
B.A., San Jose State
M.A. (2), Santa Clara U., College of Notre Dame
Selected as the national Distinguished Journalism Educator for 1996 by the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund. Also selected as Journalism Adviser of the Year in 1995 by the Journalism Educators Association of Northern California. Ms. Garcin is a major writer of Journalism: Model Curriculum Guidelines and a co-author of Journalism Framework. Writing is dear to her heart and she hopes to assist students in becoming more proficient writers. In each of her writing courses she selects a variety of literary works, appropriate to the course level, which serve as a basis for stimulating student critical thinking.
Garvin, Gary, P-T
B.A., Davidson College
M.A., U.C. Berkeley
M.F.A, Vermont College
Writing is a matter of making decisions and following up on them. Being "right" is not enough; we also need to know how to persuade our readers to accept what we say. I encourage students not only to understand texts and their underlying concepts, but to respond to them in directed and meaningful ways as well.
Greene, Carole, (1964)
A.A. Art, De Anza College
B.A. Film, University of California Los Angeles
M.A. English, University of California Los Angeles
B.F.A. Painting, San Jose State University
M.A. Art History, San Jose State University
M.F.A. Fiber and Mixed Media Art, John F. Kennedy University
Carole Greene focuses her teaching on remedial and freshman composition because that is where she feels she can make the greatest contribution for students who will need to build their confidence and their skill in writing.
Grogan, Sabina, P-T
B.A., U.C., Santa Cruz
M.F.A., U.C., Irvine
M.A., U.C., Davis
Ms. Grogan teaches writing at De Anza and at U.C. Santa Cruz. She received highest honors in her major at UC Santa Cruz. Sabina has been awarded the Pushcart Prize in poetry, and her poetry and fiction have appeared in national journals including, The Northwest Review, New Letters, The Gettysburg Review, Quarry West, and Faultline.
Hearn, Lydia (2000)
Henderson, Bruce (1997)
B.A., English, San Francisco State University
M.A., English, San Francisco State University
Certificate in Teaching Composition, San Francisco State University
Ph.D., Language, Literacy & Culture, Stanford University
Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning, California State University, Hayward
In composition classes, my goal is to help students understand the contexts in which they write, and the necessity for adjusting their writing to the needs of their audience. I also want them to realize the frequency and importance of writing in disciplines other than English, especially in business and technical settings. I have taught composition, reading, and ESL for nearly thirty years, from the developmental to the graduate level, including business and technical communication, and specialized courses for international engineering students. I also have been a writing consultant in business and industrial settings, and served as a research consultant for SRI and for the Educational Testing Service.
Howland, Steve (2005)
B.A., UC Berkeley
M.A., San Francisco State
Certificate in Teaching Composition, S.F. State
Steve’s classes are idea-based, and since ideas have real-world consequences in both thoughts and actions, their expression in writing is terribly important. There is a lot at stake!
Hubbard, Judith (1991)
Ph.D., Grand Valley State College
M.A., San Francisco State
Kareemi, Khalida, P-T
Leslie, Wallis, P-T
A.A. College of San Mateo
B.A., Stanford University
M.A., Stanford University
Ms. Leslie has received the "Excellence in Teaching" award from De Anza College, and the "Discussion Leader Recognition" award from the Great Books Council of San Francisco and Northern California. She is a member of the Modern Language Association, the Academy of American Poets, and the National Council of Teachers of English. By teaching, writing, and community service, Ms. Leslie continues her lifelong fascination with the ways we use language both to take an ax to the "frozen seas within us" (in the words of Franz Kafka) and to bring us closer to ourselves and to each other.
Limcolioc, Luis (1996)
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Notre Dame
M.A., English Literature, San Francisco State University
I try to teach knowledge instead of information. I try to inspire an interest in reading literature.
Linthicum, Cheryl, P-T
B.A., M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Ms. Linthicum believes in the power of education and the importance of education for everyone. Cheryl has completed doctoral coursework in English Education at the University of Iowa.
Martinez, Augustine, English (1990)
B.A., Rice University
B.A., M.A., Cambridge University
Marvin, Todd, P-T
Maxwell, Tim, P-T
McKimmey, Teresa, P-T
B.A., M.A., CSU Northridge
As an English writing and literature instructor, Ms. McKimmey intends to give her students the skills needed to articulately, intelligently, and confidently participate in an academic community that demands a critical perspective in both reading and writing. Students work primarily in groups, discussing and analyzing textual material, and examining and revising their own written work.
Miller, Jean (1990)
B.A., New College of California, San Francisco
M.A., San Francisco State University
Modirzadeh, Yeganeh P-T
B.A. Sonoma State University, Cell Biology
M.A. San Francisco State University, Comparative Literature
Publications: "First Feedings", Narratives in The Reality of Breastfeeding (Carrolton: 1998) "The Bedside Bookshelf" Nimeye Digar (Cambridge: 1991).
Special interests in teaching: Contemporary Literature, Women in Literature, World Literature, Ethnic and Social Issues in Expository Reading and Writing.
Mowatt, Gail, P-T
Myers, Shirley, P-T
B.A., Baylor University, Texas
M.A., U.C. Berkeley
In her 100B, 1A, and 1B courses students discuss questions on assigned readings in small groups. Ms. Myers sometimes uses Newsweek or the New Yorker in 1A for examples of reviews, profiles, and position papers. By reading first rate literature we not only learn to write, but learn what it means to be human.
Nuss, Sharon, P-T
Patton, Marilyn (1991)
B.A., Stanford University
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
Loves to teach American literature, Mythology and Folklore, Shakespeare, and Women in Literature. Runs a program called "Coats for Kids" in her hometown of Santa Cruz.
Pesano, Julie (2004)
B.A. in English, University of Florida
M.A. in English Literature/Jr. College Teaching, University of South Florida
Julie Pesano's main literary interests include 19th Century American and British authors along with Shakespearean drama and poetry. She also has taught nine years of ESL in Florida and California and continues to implement strategies for a diverse population. Her focus at De Anza is predominantly in the developmental arena, innovating in the classroom and collaborating with campus resources.
Polony, Geza, P-T
Purvis-Aldrich, Christian (2000)
Ms. Purvis-Aldrich’s classes are often interdisciplinary links, since she’s interested in exploring how writing and literature relate to other disciplines and the lives of students. Her classroom is interactive, with small and large group discussion, reflection journals and individual or group presentations.
Reh, Ann, P-T
Richey, Jeanette, P-T
Faculty website: http://faculty.deanza.edu/richeyjeanette/
Phone: 864-3035
Email: jmricheys@sbcglobal.net
Roberts, Becky (2002)
B.A. Music and English/writing, University of California San Diego
M.A. Literature, University of California San Diego
Ph.D. Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz
Teaching areas: Nineteenth Century American Literature, Latin
American Literature, World Mythology, World Literature and Composition.
Phone: 864-5764
email: robertsbecky@fhda.edu
website: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/robertsbecky/
Sartwell, Julie (2000)
Scott, Julia, P-T
Selinske, Robert, P-T
Shively, Tim (2000)
Simes, Alan (1989)
B.A., Santa Clara University
M.A., University of Virginia
Slothower (Smart), Ariel, P-T
B.A., Santa Clara University
M.A., San Jose State University
Ariel has taught at San Jose State University and Santa Clara University. She was born at the Green Lantern Motel in Southern California’s Imperial Valley, the setting for many of the stories in her book, The Green Lantern and Other Stories. She enjoys teaching and being a student herself. She loves literature and the humanities and the values they illustrate. She is an animal lover, an avid fisherwoman, a world traveler, and a writer.
Splitter, Randolph (1989)
B.A., Hamilton College, English, 1968
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, Computer & Information Sciences, 1982
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, English, 1974
Teaching interests: modern literature (especially American), popular culture, connections between literature and other arts, social issues (including gender and violence), creative writing, literary magazine.
Teaching philosophy: I try to make my classes challenging, thought-provoking, interesting, enjoyable. The standards are fairly high, but I provide whatever support I can to help my students succeed.
Major publications: a critical study of Marcel Proust (1981); a collection of fiction entitled Body and Soul (1999).
Tomaneng, Rowena (1996)
B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Wakeland, Jeanie, P-T
Waldsmith, Anne Marie, P-T
B.A., UC Berkeley
M.A., San Francisco State University
Ms. Waldsmith’s approach to learning is to supply students with a curricula that exemplifies their diversity and engages their creativity. The reading and writing strategies she employs are thematic and focus on teaching students to recall and transform information, employ reasoning strategies and build meaning. Her goal is to create assignments that not only develop student writing and critical thinking but that also challenge students to learn about themselves and their world.
Weisner, Kenneth (2000)
B.A., Oberlin College
M.F.A, Iowa Writers Workshop
Ph.D., U.C. Santa Cruz
Mr. Weisner is a poet, teacher, and editor, living in Santa Cruz. He has published his work widely in many national journals. Mr. Weisner has won numerous awards for his 15 years as editor of Quarry West magazine, a national literary journal. He also has edited "Sifrut" an occasional literary supplement of the San Francisco-based weekly newspaper, The Jewish Bulletin. Ken currently teaches creative writing, composition, and literature through UC Extension, CSU Monterey Bay, and Cabrillo College.
Williams, Sue, P-T
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., UC Berkeley
Presently working on a novel about India. Ms. Williams employs a collaborative learning approach in her classes. She enjoys teaching creativity, composition, and creative writing courses.
Willis, Nanette Fourie
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., San Jose State University
Nanette Fourie Willis enjoys teaching writing, reading and critical thinking skills in her composition courses. Ms. Willis has taught at the community college(DeAnza and Ohlone), high school(Lynbrook in San Jose and Fremont in Sunnyvale)and middle school (San Luis Obispo County) levels. She contributed to a journal on horror fiction's place in American Literature by the most affable, amiable and amicable of professors--Doug Keesey, English Chair at Cal Poly, SLO.
Wing, Susan, P-T
B.A., University of California, San Diego
Ph.D, University of California, Los Angeles
Ms. Wing has taught at UCLA, the University of Hawaii, Harvard, and the University of Nebraska. She has published articles on Shakespeare, Chaucer and Boccaccio, children’s literature, and film. Her area of specialty is Shakespeare and Renaissance drama.
Yeh, Camille, P-T
B.S., Education/English
M.A., Linguistics
Ms. Yeh has studied painting at the California College of Arts and Crafts and in the Mills College Graduate Arts Program. She has received a "Best of the Best" award in black and white fine art photography in the Bay Guardian Magazine, and a "Graduate Selection" award in fine art photography from Photo Metro Magazine.
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