Professor Profile: 'centering' from Buddhism to Egypt
Kimberly Wonesky Staff Reporter
Issue date: 4/9/08 Section: Features
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Q: Where were you born?
A: In Reading, Pa.
Q: With all the universities in the world, why Lock Haven?
A: For two reasons: it is close to my family and I like it here. I enjoy the outdoors such as kayaking, biking, and going on trails.
Q: Why did you want to teach English?
A: I always loved to read. There is something about an ability of a book to take you to a place; and I hope I share that with students.
Q: Where did you get your degrees?
A: Bachelor's of arts at the University of Delaware. Master's and Ph.D. at the University of New Mexico.
Q: What is your favorite word or phrase and why?
A: 'Centering,' because I have just restarted yoga and I am interested in Buddhism, [which seems like a reoccurring theme]. They are 'in the moment'; not dwelling on the past, and not worrying about the future.
Q: Who is your favorite author/writer?
A: George Eliot, which is a pen name for a woman; Mary Anne Evans. She is one of the greatest British novelists of the 19th century. Her writings have intelligence, warmth and compassion.
Also her writings are not easy to read, they are challenging; and I like to be challenged when I read.
Q: If you could be any author/writer who would it be?
A: One of the Bronte sisters; probably Emily because she was strong willed. Also, because Emily wrote "Wuthering Heights."
Q: Right now, if you could be anywhere else in the world, where would you be?
A: New Mexico, because I love it there; I lived there for nine years. There is a saying that once you get the dust of New Mexico on your skin, you can never get it off. I'm starting to believe that the saying is true.
Q: What is your prediction for the presidential election?
A: Overall, I would like to see the Democrats take the White House.
Q: Something your students don't know about you?
A: I have a sense of humor outside the classroom.
Q: What is the most important thing to you?
A: A good support system.
Q: If you could describe yourself in one sentence, what would you say?
A: I am someone who has high expectations of students, but I am a person who wants students to take responsibility for their own education.
Q: If there was a movie made about your life, what actress would play your character and why?
A: Helen Mirren, because I like the complexities she brings to her roles; she has many different layers.
Q: What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
A: An archaeologist, when I was a child I used to watch the discovery channel and I was interested in Egypt.
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