Jul 29, 2009 11:32
A student wrote a letter to the dean about me. (I do teach 1520, but I'm not teaching it in the fall and she wanted me to teach it.)
To Whom It May concern,
I am writing to inform you of the excellent educational experience I received under the direction of Stacey Tomkiewicz this spring semester in English 1510, on the Orchard Lake campus. I am in my thirties and have just returned to my education after almost fifteen years. I was very nervous to take this class. The first day, Professor Tomkiewicz asked us to write a paragraph explaining how we felt about writing. I described my writing skills as the equivalent of a missing tooth in my mouth.
Growing up in a poor Hispanic family, education was not a priority. Indeed, I never new anyone who graduated from college until I was in my early 20's. For this reason, English and writing have always been a source of anxiety for me. Over this short semester, Stacey made me realize that not only can I write, but I'm actually alright at it. Through her direction I was able to gain the skills needed to organize my thoughts, put them on paper, and make entertaining, articulate essays.
Stacey did an excellent job of previewing English 1520, and inspired excitement in the class about moving on to the next step in our English education. I was very disappointed to hear she does not teach the class. Stacey is an excellent Professor, who deserves a new challenge. I am writing to petition you to advance Stacey to English 1520. I believe that through her careful instruction she will inspire many more to a passion for the written word.
Thank-You
Angela Barboza-Ryan