College of St Benedict and St Johns University Communication
Master of Arts
Communication
I was Associated National Forensics League Coach for Twin Cities League Tournament. I was awarded an Assistantship to teach the introduction level of Speech Communication. I did the coursework in one year (1988) and completed my thesis later to continue with high school teaching and eventually teach college courses concurrently. My thesis studied music as rhetoric in presidential campaigns.
Minnesota State University
Mankato
I participated as student and student directore of Speech and debate. I student taught while directing high school students in the one-act student directed plays. I enjoyed literature and Shakespeare and the classics while I practiced analytical skills and engaged in creative writing process.
Speech/Theater
English
National Forensics League (Speech team)
One Act Play
Fall and Spring Plays
Winona State University
Copywriting
Corporate Communications
Strategic Communications
Event Planning
Public Speaking
Newsletters
Social Media Marketing
Crisis Communications
Editing
Internal Communications
Blogging
Nonprofits
Press Releases
Marketing Communications
Media Relations
Research
Social Media
Social Networking
Public Relations
Speech Writing
Lynch
Lynch
The College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
Cherishing Sophia
Annandale High School
Saint Cloud State University
St. Cloud area
I do individual work with people seeking spiritual journey as they unpack life experiences. I am certified by the St. Benedict Monastery and meetings may take place at the College of St. Benedict Spirituality Center. The work is non-denominational.\nI do large group sessions on Contemplative Listening and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Sessions are priced on a sliding scale.
Spiritual Director
Cherishing Sophia
I taught tenth grade English and elective courses in Creative Writing
Theatre
and Speech. I taught College level Speech Communication to upper level students concurrent with Anoka Ramsey Community College.
Annandale High School
instructor
I taught the introductory level of Speech Communication
Interpersonal Relationships and Small Group Theory. I presented Gender Communication on campus.
Saint Cloud State University
The College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
Collegeville
MN
I teach First Year Seminar. I teach Public Speaking
LIstening
and Persuasion. I incorporate Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction as a means of coping for students who are transitioning to the college setting. I am a qualified neutral for mediation under Rule 114 (conflict resolution) and Restorative Justice.
Professor