Links to some writing samples of mine:
Embedding Coaching at a (Suddenly, Temporarily) Online Community College
This short article describes a set of workplace changes that my former employer made in response to COVID. I write this in response to a call for papers from an academic blog that specializes in college writing center work. Demonstrates clear descriptive prose.
Thinking Rhetorically About Ronald McDonald, the Hamburger Happy Clown
A blog post describing the academic definition of "rhetoric" for undergraduates and apply that concept to an old McDonald's advertisement. I wrote this for an English professor friend of mine, and she assigned it in a her college class. Demonstrates strong voice and clear exposition of difficult concepts.
Letter to the Editor: Vaccines Work—Here's How
A letter to the editor of my hometown newspaper in which I attempt to demystify COVID vaccines by explaining how they work in simple terms. Demonstrates research and clear exposition of technical details.
A video lesson written for undergraduate students in an introductory cyber security course at Iowa State University. Adapted from the course textbook. Demonstrates clear exposition of technical details.
A video intended to be a discussion starter to be used at the beginning of cyber security lessons. My boss wanted to be able to use this discussion-starter in undergraduate classes or in talks with the general public. Demonstrates playful voice and clear exposition.
