Assistant Professor of English BA, English, University of Missouri-Columbia MA English, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro What made you decide to specialize in writing? I always wrote and loved doing it, but it was mostly a hobby. When it came time to go to college, I thought about what I enjoyed and liked, and because I had spent my last two years of high school working … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Leigh Adams
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Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health/Director of Nursing BSN, Nursing, South Dakota State University MSN, Nursing, Missouri State University What made you decide to specialize in Nursing? My mother has been a nurse for over 35 years. I did not intend to go to nursing school, but I feel like the profession chose me. I don't know what exactly got me started, but once I … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Amy Ackerson
Assistant Professor BS, Mathematics, College of the Ozarks MS, Education-Mathematics, Missouri State University What made you decide to specialize in mathematics? I have always had an aptitude for mathematics–I like it, it makes sense, I like finding the answer! What was your favorite course in college and why? Comparative Governments–I learned how to really study in this … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Jerry Trick
Professor of English BS, History, Drury College MEd, English, Drury College PhD, English, University of Missouri What made you decide to specialize in English? As Robert Frost noted, "My object in living is to unite/ My vocation and my avocation/ As my two eyes make one in sight." In other words, I earned degrees in a subject that I knew I would enjoy studying and thinking … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Dr. Phillip Howerton
Assistant Professor of Nursing BSN, Nursing, University of Missouri MSN, Nursing, Missouri State University What made you decide to specialize in nursing? I wanted to help people. What was your favorite course in college and why? OB nursing, because it really is miraculous, helping a new life enter the world. And now, one of the courses I teach is OB nursing, so it feels … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Barbara Caton