Hi, my name is Dorenda Kesler. I have lived in Fort Worth, TX all of my life. I have worked on campus at TCU since May 1997. After watching two of my three sons walk across the stage as TCU Horned Frogs, I too will graduate in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. People often ask me what I plan to do with my degree. My answer to them is "finish". The pursuit of a bachelor degree has been a long journey for me. I love my job as Assistant to the Dean in the College of Communication and intend to continue in my present position after graduation. My main purpose for being at TCU was to put all three of my sons through college. My youngest son is a junior Economics major.
If I were Chancellor of TCU, one of the first things I would change is the dining arrangement with Sodexo. I feel that the prices of the student/faculty/staff dining offerings are extremely over priced with few, if any, off campus options.
I believe a good teacher is one that not only has an broad knowledge base, but also one that can connect with and articulate that knowledge to students in a clear concise manner. It is a wonderful thing to be extremely intelligent, but that does not necessarily make a good teacher. Having a passion for helping students "get it" makes a good teacher, in my opinion.
I believe good students are well organized and self motivated. They strive to be sure they understand the assignments to facilitate learning.
If I could have dinner with any three people they would be my husband's mother, my grandmother (maternal), and John F. Kennedy.
Three things you should know about me are that I am a newly licensed motorcycle driver, I have three sons, and I will graduate in May 2009 from TCU.
Three things I would like to know about you are your major at TCU, where are you from, and what is your favorite past time.
I took this course for several reasons. I needed a course that was being offered during after work hours, I have not had the opportunity to take a course with Dr. Williams, and this particular course fufills a requirement for my major. After the first day of class, I am really excited about the course content. I took the Women's Writing online course this summer and loved the texts and writing of women in the 19th century.
I love reading novels written about earlier periods. It does not seem to matter whether it is early British literature or early American literature. I love to read about how the people interacted in the culture during those earlier time periods. I also love reading my bible and studying scripture.
Most of my writing is primarily to students and faculty via e-mail. I daily communicate with various groups across campus and respond to students via e-mail answering questions. I often text with my family and friends on my cell phone. I have a Facebook account and use that venue for communication also. I love writing and feel my writing skills are acceptable, but am always looking to improve them.
I believe my blog makes the argument that I want this class to be fun and challenging. I want people to see me as an individual, not a non-traditional student. I love students and have always enjoyed getting to know them and encourage them. I want to invest!
I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of the course syllabus.
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Dorenda Kesler
ENGL 40543-080
http://froghm09.blogspot.com
Hi Dorenda! Nice to meet you! (Though I think we may have had a class together last semester. Did you take Propaganda Analysis with Prof Enos?) I guess I’ll start with answers to you questions: I am an English major with a minor in British Studies and I live in Watauga, was born in Bedford—two cities you are probably familiar with as a native of Fort Worth. In my free time, I either like to hang out with my two best friends Meagan and Molly or, if I’m being honest, sleep. During times when I don’t have a lot of assigned reading, I also like to read for pleasure, but during the school year, I usually need a break.
I think that it is so awesome that you know how to text, have a Facebook account, and know how to drive a motorcycle! You seem like a really cool mom and a really interesting person! I also completely agree with you about the dining arrangement on campus—it’s crazy! I’m tempted to brown bag it, but I think that might be slightly too geeky, so mostly I dine at the Corner Store for now. We’ll see how that goes. I’ll see you in class!
Hi, Dorenda. First of all, thank you for the invitation to contact you if I ever needed help. Also, your response to people who ask you what you will do with your degree is one I often use as well, not because I have been at it for a long time, but because I simply have no plans at this time.
I also can't believe you drive motorcycles. I just can't comprehend how anyone would want to be that exposed when riding something that powerful. The womb of protection my truck's cab forms around me can't be replaced by exposure to bugs, wind, and rain.
Dorenda,
I think that is so awesome that you are a licensed motorcycle driver!
Also very cool that you work in the college of Communication because I am actually a Communication major myself. I really have no idea as to what I want to do when I graduate, but I really enjoy being a Communication major.
I am from Coppell,Texas. I am sure you have probably heard of it. It is a suburb right outside of Dallas.
I would say that my favorite pastime is playing soccer. I started playing soccer when I was four years old and played competitively all the way until I was about 17. I still play for fun and stuff. But I miss the team aspect of it all.
I look forward to getting to know you and seeing you in class!!
Hi, Dorenda! It's good to meet you. Like you, I'm pretty excited about our class and its content. And I can appreciate your taste in literature. I tend to gravitate toward early British and early American lit, and I love historical fiction! Learning about other cultures fascinates me, too.
To answer your three questions, I'm an English major, I'm from Keller, and one of my favorite past times is sewing. My mom worked as a fashion designer before I was born, and she taught me how to sew a few years ago. I haven't had much time for that particular hobby during college, but every couple years, I'll whip up a fun Halloween costume.
I am impressed that you drive a motorcycle. (You're braver than I am!) I'll bet your sons think that's pretty neat. It must be nice for you to work on campus and have them close by.
See you in class!
Hi Dorenda,
Your blog looks great!!
Amanda
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