School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences
Patricia Roy, M.A.
Degrees:
- M.A. English, 2004, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Biography:
Professor Roy is an experienced professor, freelance writer, and former high school English teacher who understands the freshmen transition and applies interdisciplinary approach to teaching of literature and the writing process. She is also a poet. Below is a timeline of her achievements.
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October 2012 |
poems, “Poetry is the first sign of Spring” and “Pine Grove at Weir Hill” due to be published in Chamber Four Literary Magazine |
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February 2011 |
received official Commendation for College Writing II Syllabus, UMass-Lowell |
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February 2011 |
received Research Across the Curriculum Grant for ENG102 |
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July 2009 |
published “The Changeling Maid” in Goblin Fruit |
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January 2007 |
received Lasell Davis Grant for ENG102 |
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April 9, 2004 |
presented “Ecocriticism; or Initiation in the Forest” at Spring English Graduate Colloquium |
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March 3, 2004 |
presented on the use of weblogs in the composition classroom at the Symposium on 21st Century Teaching Technologies |
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March 28, 2004 |
presented at Annual Women’s Art and Poetry Festival |
What is important for your students to take away from your classes?
"It is important for each student to find something of value in the class although that may not be the same thing for each student. Some students may be inspired by the readings or discussions, while others may learn something about how to communicate more professionally or creatively."