Ann Arbor Townie. Transplant to Ypsilanti where I am thriving. Achieving my graduate degree at Eastern Michigan University, teaching public speaking and film courses at Washtenaw Community College, and Film and Video Production at Concordia University in Ann Arbor informs my conscience that pedagogy is my purpose, my life's objective. I strive to create a deep sense of community in each of my classes, demonstrating to and with my students that we can share and receive much more if we respect our development of our own class culture. Much can be done when we show up for each other.