Helen - ProfilesArchive

About Me

I teach at Saginaw Valley State University, in the English Department. I also lucked out by getting a job as the Coordinator of the Writing Center, so I get to work with 15-20 very smart, very cool students who work as tutors there.When I'm not on campus, I'm at home: playing Risk with my son (and getting beaten every time), taking my daughter to hockey practice, or walking my 100 pound golden retriever around the block.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Walt Whitman and Dorthea Day. (Yes, I know theyâ€™re dead, so the chances are slim). Also Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snickett), Winton Marsalis, and David Duchevy.

My Blog

My Favorite Reads: Children's Series

Because I have children, and one of the greatest joys of motherhood - in addition to playing countless games of Candyland (without cheating!), sledding in the winter, running through sprinklers in th...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:34:00 GMT

My Favorite Reads: Fiction

1. Corelli=s Mandolin by Louis De Bernieres As much as I like to look at Nicolas Cage, the movie is simply eye candy compared to the book. This is a rich, vast, all encompassing narrative,...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:32:00 GMT