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Paschal Kyoore
“Challenging students to be critical thinkers, and to open their minds to better understand and appreciate the world outside their own familiar environment.” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? Teaching: French language, literature, and culture; Francophone literatures and cultures. Research: Francophone African and Caribbean literatures and Cultures, African Folklore. What is your […]
Louis Yu
“After a week of teaching I was certain that teaching was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? My main research interests span the areas of social network analysis and web mining. I have also worked on projects in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), […]
Briana Miller
“As a life-long learner, I share that everyone is a learner and everyone is a teacher. I bring that belief into my teaching. Everyone has strengths and experiences that they bring to the classroom from which we can all learn.“ What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? My teaching expertise and research includes […]
Emily Mills ’26
“It makes me feel really reassured to know that I have professors like that who will have my back and want the best for me throughout my time at Gustavus and beyond.” As someone who hopes to go to Medical School, Emily feels that she has found a well-rounded education by pursuing a Statistics Major […]
Carly Nelson ’25
“The faculty in the department have played a crucial role in preparing me for a career in education. Through their expertise, mentorship, and hands-on teaching experiences, they have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of education.” As someone who has felt a lifelong calling to teach and work […]
Claire Ghantous ’26
“Being a part of this department, I am given the opportunity to engage in both collaborative and hands-on activities.” Claire has always thought about teaching as a possible career option, but it wasn’t until she shadowed an elementary school teacher through one of her Gustavus Education classes that she realized that it was her true […]
Eva McClelland ’26
“I am constantly being challenged to think deeper, and look further into a question that arises.” As a lifelong practicing Christian, Eva has always been curious about religious divides and what creates “so much hatred and pain between groups”. After studying this field on her own, she decided to become a Religion major to further […]
Raquel Vaughn ’25
“I think [the African Studies Faculty’s] genuine interest in what I’m doing and what I’ve done has made it clear to me that these are people I can trust when it comes to my career.” Raquel has always been interested in African American history, and after taking courses in the African/African Diaspora Studies program, the […]
Alex Buresh ’26
“[Political Science faculty] have all been so kind, and I know that if I need help in the future, whether for a reference or even just advice, I could go to any of them.” With her parents always calling her the “how bout girl”, Alex feels that she has been predestined to go into Political […]
Eleanor Charlson ’26
“[Professor Sarah Hauss] is a great instructor and deeply cares about her students’ interests and well-being, she provides such a thorough education that allows students to have incredible opportunities outside of campus.” As a Psychology and Sociology major, Eleanor has still been able to involve herself with the Theatre & Dance Department as a Dance […]