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Tracy W. Schrems, M.A.
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Academic School: |
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School of Arts and Sciences
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Academic Department: |
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English
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Titles/Responsibilities: |
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Lecturer, English
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Contact Information: |
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Office Location/Hours: |
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Plassmann Hall D7
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Courses Taught: |
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Academic Degrees: |
- M.A., English, St. Bonaventure University
- B.A., English, Mercyhurst College
Secondary Education Certification (7-12)
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Accomplishments: |
- Professional Excellence in Teaching, Adjunct Award (2005)
- Explorer Series -- Textbooks for teaching ESL, South Korea
- NYSEA Spring 2007 Conference presenter, Tarrytown, N.Y.
- CEA Spring 2007 Conference presenter, New Orleans, La.
- Midwest PCA Conference presenter, Kansas City, Mo.
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Current Research Interests/Projects: |
- Pedagogical strategies involving Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" and Marvel Comics’ "The X-MEN" (films and graphic novels).
- Pedagogical strategies in education of children with disabilities using Franklin Delano Roosevelt and "The X-MEN" comic book series.
- Pedagogical strategies in teaching disability awareness/acceptance using Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein" and Marvel Comics’ "The X-Men."
- Martine Grant for Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language.
- Co-Editing a Universitywide journal for student publications (graduate and undergraduate)
- Women’s Rugby Advisor
- Academic Honesty Board
- University Judicial Board
- Academic Progress Committee for Athletics
- Faculty Senator, School of Arts and Sciences
- Student Life Committee member
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Other Interests/Community Involvement: |
- SCUBA Diving (Certified NAUI SCUBA Diver)
- Swimming lessons instructor for Greater Niagara Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America
- Disabilities trainer for GNFC Boy Scout summer camp staffs
- Parent representative for Committee on Special Education, Attica Central School District;
- Duke Center United Methodist Church member
- Skiing
- Playing piano
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