Degrees

MSW at Boston University, in-process
ABD for Ph.D. in Medieval French Literature, UMass Amherst
MA in French, UMass Amherst
BA in French and Secondary Education, State University of New York at Oswego
Certificat de Cours de Civilisation Française, Université de Paris-La Sorbonne

Main Interests

Language acquisition. Medieval and Renaissance literature.

Research Interests

Social welfare policy and practice
French Medieval and Renaissance Literature
Feminist theory

Teaching Interests

I enjoy teaching language acquisition classes using diverse methodologies and technologies. Imparting a basic knowledge of the history and evolution of the French language, as well as how it has influenced other languages, is a priority.

Other Interests

Language and literature, fine arts. Music of all genres. Travel and outdoor experiences.
As a candidate in the Masters of Social Work program at Boston University, I seek to apply my years teaching experience to social welfare practice.

Publications

"Mesdire e(s)t Mesfaire: The Poetics of 'envie' in Christine de Pisan's Cent Ballades", Eighteenth Medieval Forum, Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH

"The Concretization of Narrative in Marie de France's Espurgatoire", 30th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

"Melusine: Martyr or Sinner?" Sixteenth Medieval Forum, Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH

"Putting the Action back into French in Action," Foreign Language Day, University of Massachusetts: A demonstration for Secondary School language teachers on maximizing student participation when using a video-based pedagogy such as the Capretz Method.

Selected Publications, Creative Work, or Performances

Honors:

1995 Micheline Dufau Award for Distinguished Teaching, UMass Amherst

1985 Alliance Francaise Award, State University of New York at Oswego