"With over twenty years experience as a writer and educator, I bring both passion and practicality to my students. Writing is both art and skill. I give my students both critical thinking skills, as well as, a clear perspective on artistic expression. As the adage suggests, "The pen is mightier than the sword." With an MA and BA in English from Xavier University, I have taught English on both the college and secondary levels. My master's thesis focused on How to Teach Writing. My passion is t"