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Seminole, TL 114-D | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Seminole, TL 114-D3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Seminole, TL 114-D | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Seminole, TL 114-D3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Biography
I was born and raised near Dayton, Ohio and lived in the vicinity of Dayton until 2004 when I moved to Pinellas Park. I received a B.A. in Mass Communications from Wright State University in Dayton and an M.A. in Speech Communication from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In December 2007 I completed my doctoral studies at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and received a Ph.D. in Leadership and Education. I have taught various communication and public speaking courses at colleges and universities in Ohio including Miami University, RETS Technical Center, and Sinclair Community College. I joined SPC Seminole Campus as a full-time speech instructor in August 2004, and I am thrilled with my new life and career in Florida.
I feel the best part of teaching is meeting, working with, and getting to know the many students enrolled in my classes each semester. I have a great deal of passion and respect for the value of effective communication as a means of enhancing students’ education, careers, relationships, and quality of life. In short, I love teaching and strongly believe in what I teach. Some students are understandably reluctant or afraid to take a class that involves public speaking, and being able to help many students manage their fear of public speaking makes me very happy with my career and my place in the world.
Outside the college and classroom, I love rock and alternative music. My favorite artists are Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Radiohead, Cracker, Dishwalla, Black Lab, The Cars, Collective Soul, Secret Machines, and Our Lady Peace. I also enjoy movies, swimming, basketball, traveling, dining out, fantasy football, playing cards and old-school video games (they don’t make ‘em like they used to!), and shopping for frog merchandise (I REALLY like frogs for some reason).
Thanks for reading my bio and have a great semester at SPC.
Subjects Taught
Speech Communication
Course Schedule
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| 0470 Summer Term 2013 |
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SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
| 730 | SEM | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication and critical thinking skills. Learning is centered on student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to enhance the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Tue/Thurs: 1:00 to 3:15 |
| Location: |
PW 703 |
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SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
| 731 | SEM | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication and critical thinking skills. Learning is centered on student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to enhance the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours. |
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Tue/Thurs: 10:30 to 12:45 |
| Location: |
PW 703 |
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| 0465 Spring Term 2013 |
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| Course | Section | Campus | Format | Starts | Ends |
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SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
| 1063 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication and critical thinking skills. Learning is centered on student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to enhance the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Wed., 1:00 to 3:40 |
| Location: |
PW 703 |
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SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
| 1067 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication and critical thinking skills. Learning is centered on student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to enhance the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Mon/Wed., 11:00 to 12:15 |
| Location: |
PW 703 |
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SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
| 1470 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication and critical thinking skills. Learning is centered on student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to enhance the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Tue/Thurs., 2:00 to 3:15 |
| Location: |
PW 703 |
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SPC 1017 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
| 751 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication and critical thinking skills. Learning is centered on student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to enhance the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, SPC 1017, or SPC 1017H. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Tue/Thurs., 11:00 to 12:15 |
| Location: |
PW 703 |
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SPC 1608 PUBLIC SPEAKING
| 1275 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course offers practical experience in a variety of forms of public speaking, with the focus on development of critical thinking, personal communication skills and personal effectiveness with audiences. The student will evaluate the principles of speaking and listening using techniques including rhetorical criticism. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both SPC 1608 and SPC 1608H. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Mon., 7:00 to 9:40 p.m. |
| Location: |
PW 703 |
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