Welcome to Speech 135, Mass Media and Society!  Sometimes it's easier to connect with students if they know a little about the teacher as a person.  This is something I always do in my on-campus classes so we get to know each other, and I feel it is equally important to do so here.  So, here goes!

 

I am a graduate of San Bernardino Valley College (however, I was on the 8-year plan!).  Eventually, I transferred to Cal State San Bernardino where I received my B.A. in Communication Studies.  From there, I went to CSU Fullerton where I received my M. A. in Speech Communication.  Finally, I received my Ed.D. in Education from USC--fight on, Trojans!

 

I have been teaching for eleven years and have taught a variety of communication classes here, at other community colleges, and at Cal State.  Currently, I am the Dean of Humanities at SBVC and am teaching this class as an adjunct faculty member for the Speech Department.

 

I am an avid football fan and go to many Charger games (hey, before you laugh, they are the only professional team in town!) and USC games when I can.  I also make a mean tamale--from scratch!