Writing Center at Aquinas College

Fun Fact: "I am fluent in the language of Ubbi Dubbi (look it up!)"

Favorite Book/Author: "This is too hard! Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset is excellent. I am also partial to David, who composed the Psalms."

Fun Fact: "I have never owned a dachshund, but have an immense and intense love for them!"

Favorite Book/Author/Genre: "Agatha Christie or Charlotte Bronte would be my favorite author. I love reading mysteries and classic English and American Gothic Literature."

Fun Fact: "I have four daughters and a 5lb Yorkie, and I live for warmer weather!"

Favorite Book/Author/Genre: "Young Adult Literature (don't make me choose a favorite author LOL!)"

Major: English Writing | Minors: Journalism and Communications

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming and constructing cohesive structure

Fun Fact: RA for Saint Catherine of Siena Apartment Building

Favorite Author: Stephen King

Majors: Secondary Education, Spanish, and English Literature

Consulting Specialties: Grammar, citations, brainstorming, organizing, and thesis writing

Fun Fact: Is an identical twin

Favorite Author: Markus Zusak

Major: History | Minor: English Literature

Consulting Specialties: Proofreading, organization, brainstorming, and transitions

Fun Fact: Embroiders clothes and crochets in her free time!

Favorite Author: Angeline Boulley

Majors: Philosophy, Catholic Studies, and Writing

Consulting Specialties: Extrapolating ideas from a given text

Fun Fact: Loves lunting and is a passionate fan of sport

Favorite Author: G.K. Chesterton and Soren Kierkegaard

Majors: Business Administration and Sports Management | Minor: Communications

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming, proofreading, and writing resumes/cover letters

Fun Fact: Loves rollerskating

Favorite Author: David Sedaris

Major: BFA

Consulting Specialties: Can consult for German-language papers!

Fun Fact: Starting to learn Spanish

Favorite Author: Guenther Grass

Majors: Communication and Business

Consulting Specialties: Anything from academic papers to creative writing pieces

Fun Fact: Has has multiple NHL and D1 hockey players stay with him over the years.

Majors: English Writing and Spanish

Consulting Specialties: Proofreading, organizing, poetry, and fiction writing

Fun Fact: Never been on a plane before

Favorite Author: Marissa Meyers, Brandon Sanderson, and Lori Wick

Major: English Writing | Minor: History

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming, transitions, and proofreading

Fun Fact: Favorite collection of poetry is A. Van Jordan's When I Waked, I Cried to Dream Again

Favorite Author: Haruki Murakami

Majors: English Writing and Communication

Consulting Specialties: Punctuation, APA/MLA format, and research papers

Fun Fact: Used to do basketball clinics

Favorite Author: Khaled Hosseini

Major: English Writing | Minor: Studio Arts

Consulting Specialties: Outlines, organization, and creative writing

Fun Fact: "I am a firm believer in all things joyous and whimsical! The Muppets, Dr. Seuss, David Bowie, etc)"

Favorite Author: "Can't choose a favorite author, but I do enjoy a variety of graphic novels, comics, and short stories"

Majors: Secondary Education and Social Studies

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming, organization, and history

Fun Fact: Holds the world record for Fastest Mile in Chacos

Favorite Authors: Kurt Vonnegut and John Steinbeck

Majors: English with Writing Emphasis and History

Consulting Specialties: Creative writing, poetry, and grammar

Fun Fact: Favorite movie is Muriel's Wedding

Favorite Author: Wendy Mass

Major: English Writing | Minor: Studio Art

Consulting Specialties: Outlines, research, application essays, and creative writing

Fun Fact: Shares a birthday with Martin Luther King Jr.

Favorite Author: Rachel Gillig

Major: Secondary Education in Mathematics

Consulting Specialties: Structure, transitions, and proofreading

Fun Fact: Detests eggs and fish! :)

Favorite Author: Joseph F. Girzone

Major: Fine Art

Consulting Specialties: Art history, academic papers, and paper set-up

Fun Fact: "Fall is my favorite season. Wait, actually, my favorite season changes every season."

Favorite Author: Trenton Lee Stewart

Major: Political Science | Minor: English Writing

Consulting Specialties: Deep thoughts and creative approaches to real world situations

Fun Fact: Music is a huge passion of his, and he knows word for word over 1000s of songs

Major: Elementary Education

Consulting Specialties: Outlines, organization, grammar, proofreading, etc...

Fun Fact: She's under 5ft tall

Major: Data Science

Consulting Specialties: Organizing researched sources, brainstorming, organization, and structure

Fun Fact: He is a huge soccer fan! His favorite soccer team is Borussia Dortmund!

Major: Business and Communications

Consulting Specialties: Organization, structure, and brainstorming

Fun Fact: Loves traveling and hiking

Favorite Authors: Freida McFadden and Karen McManus

Major: Enlglish Education | Minor: Coaching

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming, proofreading, and transitions

Fun Fact: Has almost drowned 3 times

Favorite Author: Stephen King

Major: Business Administration | Minor: History

Consulting Specialties: Informative and persuasive essays

Fun Fact: Wrote a 230-page story with a friend from high school

Favorite Author: Stephen King

Majors: Business Admin and International Business | Minor: German

Consulting Specialties: Organization, brainstorming, and structure

Fun Fact: Loves traveling to new places whenever possible

Favorite Author: Neil Gaiman

Major: Business Administration | Minor: Psychology

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming, proofreading, and grammar

Fun Fact: Loves arts and crafts

Favorite author: Alice Oseman

Major: Psychology

Consulting Specialties: APA format and fiction pieces

Fun Fact: Played AQ stoftball and loves being outdoors

Favorite Author: Barry Iyga

Majors: Political Science and International Studies | Minor: English

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming and organization/structure

Fun Fact: The only bones she's ever broken is her big toe!

Favorite Author: Maggie Stiefuater

Majors: Business Administration and Sports Management | Minor: English Writing

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming, vocabulary, poetry, organization, and structure

Fun Fact: Huge football (soccer) fan and loves playing Magic: The Gathering

Favorite Authors: Stephen King & Simon Kuper

Major: Mathematics

Consulting Specialties: Brainstorming and organizaing

Fun Fact: Used to live on a farm with 25 horses, and that is it.

Favorite Authors: Dostoyevsky

Majors: Encouragement and Comfort | Minor: Adventure

Consulting Specialties: "I like all writers and all writing! I especially like writers who say things like, 'I can't write!'"

Fun Fact: "I was kidnapped in 2021 by a couple of AQ baseball players (but I liked my kidnappers a lot, and we started an Instagram thread together to keep the AQ community informed that I was ok!). I was returned safely...but now I have a real love for AQ Adventures!"

Majors: Persistence and Patience | Minor: Contemplation

Consulting Specialties: An excellent listner

Fun Fact: Likes peopole, but doesn't talk. You are welcome to visit him. If you sit in silence, you can hear his quiet wisdom.

Favorite Author: Shel Silverstein