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Carrie Cullison
My name is Carrie, and I am a second year graduate student in the TESL program. This will be my second year working at the Write Place, and I love it! Free coffee for all, comfy chairs, and help with papers are just a few of the wonderful things you will find here. I graduated from St. Cloud State in 2007 with a degree in International Relations with a minor in German, and afterward decided to obtain a teaching license along with my degree in teaching English as a second language so that I could continue working with people from all different cultures. Other than school, I enjoy car trip adventures, being with friends, and traveling (to name just a few things!) After graduation I hope to teach overseas for a year. I hope to see you in the Write Place!
Steve Uhler
My name is Steve Uhler and I hail from deep within the Twin-City suburbs. I received my B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, and now I’m a first year graduate student here at SCSU. I enjoy classical music, horror movies, Gothic novels and British humor. I’m kind of a Jack of all Trades in the sense that I have worked a lot of jobs n a lot of places and I probably have a funny anecdote about almost any subject you could think of. The best way to get to know me is to stop in and talk to me at The Write Place. Cheers
Kayla Quade
Hi! My name is Kayla Quade. I am a second year Social Responsibility graduate student. I was born in North Dakota, but for most of my life I was raised in a small town in central Minnesota. I graduated with my B.S. in Community Psychology/Human Relations from St. Cloud State University in 2008. I have a background in APA citations and enjoy writing. I’m also a Mental Health Practitioner, Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center Advocate, and a Graduate Writing Consultant for the Write Place. .
Sierrah Poole
My name is Sierrah, I am a senior and am majoring in Community Psychology with a minor in Communication Disorders and Sciences. After I graduate with my bachelors I would like to go to grad school for either counseling or Speech Pathology. I love to go running, and I love my dog, Max.I'm excited to work with and meet everyone at the Write Place!! :)
Nicole Evans
Hello hello hello. My name is Nicole Evans. I’m a first year grad student in the TESL program here. Aside from writing insanely intense research papers, I like to climb trees, eat apples, and write poetry. I’m getting used to this whole idea of “growing up,” though I’m not entirely sure what I’ll do once I reach that point. If I had it my way, I would live along the coast of Chile and sip espresso and eat salmon every day for the rest of my life.
Kate Hogue
Hello, my name is Kate Hysjulien Hogue. I am a second year graduate student in the English Masters Program and I am also the co-assistant director of the Write Place. I attended Gustavus Adolphus College for my undergraduate degrees in English and Women’s Studies. Creative writing and fiction are my main passions. When I grow up (I refuse to admit I am an adult) I want to write books and get paid to read novels. This does not sound like a lucrative career, but I plan on making it happen. Come visit us at the Writing Center! You can probably hear me laughing from down the hall. Don’t freak out if you hear me snort..
Cassie Ericsson
On a cold Minnesotan winter day many years ago, I came into the world. Since my debut, I have been working towards getting a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics/Teaching English as a Second Language. I love learning about other cultures and languages and am able to speak a limited amount of Spanish, French and Arabic. In my spare time, you can find me sleeping, reading, eating dinner with friends or at D2C International Ministries.
Tanya Dotseth
I am a second year graduate student working on my M.A. in English at St. Cloud State. I love to read, write, run, bike, and listen to the Beatles. I am primarily a creative writer, but I am also well acquainted with academic writing conventions and different documentation styles. I love working at the Write Place, even though it occasionally involves washing coffee cups.
Katlyn Carson
Hello, my name is Katlyn Carson and I am a senior at St. Cloud State. This coming Spring I will graduate with a B.A. in General English with a minor in Linguistics and Theatre. After graduation, I hope to find a position teaching ESL in China. I love to read, write, and talk, of course, and this is my first year working in the Write Place. Besides tutoring, I compete on SCSU's Speech and Debate team, teach basic swing lessons and serve as the treasurer for the Coolcats Swing Dance Club, and work as a Community Adviser on the 13th Floor of Sherburne Hall. If you have any writing troubles, I would love to help. My favorite ninja turtle is Donatello.
Liz Allen
Hello, my name is Liz. I was born in Connecticut, but raised in the Washington, D.C. metro area. After getting tired of commuting to work in the D.C. traffic (a couple hours minimum each way), I came to Minnesota to see what the Midwest was like (though I didn’t realize just how cold it got here). I am a just about to graduate with a Bachelor’s in English (woo-hoo!) and am hoping to get my Master’s (not sure where yet). Or perhaps, I might get a job editing somewhere. If that doesn’t work out, I would like to just travel around and do odd jobs. That’d be fun.
Stephanie Kollar
Hello there! My name is Stephanie Kollar. I am very excited to be starting my fourth year here at St. Cloud State. I am an Elementary Education major with a Math and English cognate. I love football, the Minnesota Vikings, chocolate ice cream and cold winter days, yes, I love winter - the colder the better and I am looking forward to meeting with you.
Kimberly Kirt
Hey everyone! My name is Kimberly Kirt, and this is my fifth year here at St. Cloud State. I am a Creative Writing major and Psychology minor. After I graduate in May, I plan to go to St. Cloud State for my Masters in Gerontology, because I love working with the elderly and want to go in to some type of counseling for elderly people. I also want to apply my English and Creative Writing degree to my profession. I have been writing poems and prose since the age of 7, and writing will always be my biggest passion. I also love Speech and Debate, Women and Gender studies, softball, rollerblading, and Great Danes..
Valerie Steffl
Hmm, its hard to sum up and capture everything "Valerie" to include in this Write Place bio without sounding so much more awesome than my co-Write Place people so I will keep it short and humble. I'm going to guess that my current fourth year here is also my final chapter at St. Cloud State University. Before moving to the great St. Cloud, I reigned from New Ulm and Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Here I fell in love with writing papers and nerdy stuff such as critical thinking so I pursued a major in sociology, with minors in rhetorical and applied English and print journalism. I delve in writing research papers and am also currently the assistant news editor for the University Chronicle. When I am not tied to my keyboard with books and papers strewn around me, I surround myself with my other passions for traveling, attending cultural events, snowboarding, acoustic music, swimming, running, rollerblading, sushi and tofu, and chick flick movies.
Jennifer Hutchens
Hi, my name is Jennifer Hutchens. I am a first year graduate student beginning my M.A. degree in English. I graduated from SCSU in 2009 with a B.S. in Communication Arts and Literature. As of this summer, I am a licensed English and Speech teacher in the State of Minnesota. When I am not a student or teaching, I like to do many things outdoors. For example, this summer, I spent a lot of time on the lake. I enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, and going boating. I also like to watch new movies and hanging out with family and friends. To learn more about me, stop in at the Write Place as I begin my new role as a writing consultant. I look forward to working with you!
Pa Nhia Xiong
Hello! I am a first year grad student in the English program, but I’ve been working in the Write Place for three years now! I’m thrilled to be back and excited about the Supp 191 sessions! Originally from St. Paul, MN where I grew up with7 siblings (now 8), I was always the one to do everything first. I love crazy. I love singing. And I love writing short stories about my weird dreams and/or chaotic periods in my life that I should someday combine to create an insanely intense and ridiculously cheesy piece of fiction. In the meantime, mycurrent obsession is with Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series. I look forward to a challenging, but fun academic year.
Conrad Bauer
My name is Conrad Bauer, and this is my second-ish year at the Write Place. I am a Rhetorical and Applied Writing major and a Linguistics minor. Originally from Bismarck, ND, I earned an Associate's in Art and Science from Bismarck State College after 3 years. This is my third year at SCSU, and sixth year in higher education as I'm taking my time and viewing all and every of the sites to see, and urge others to do so as well. I've done a little of everything: acted on stage, played in band, sang in choir, edited and wrote for newspapers, been in countless student clubs and an honor society, etc. I enjoy being at the Write Place, and know it is the best place to get help with writing. Even I've employed the massive tutoring skills of my colleagues, so don't be shy, and stop on down at the Write Place sometime.
Nikki Gillespie
My name is Nikki Gillespie and I am a first year graduate student here at St. Cloud State in the English program. After attending Concordia College, Moorhead for three years, I transferred to SCSU and finished my undergraduate degrees in Public Relations and Women’s Studies and a minor in English Literature. I love all kinds of movies, I love to read, and I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I’ll admit to being a Twilight series nerd along with a fan of the film and I absolutely am addicted to traveling when I have the money. I had the time of my life on a study abroad trip that I decided to go on at the last minute and would recommend it to anyone. I would love to help with any writing concerns you might have so stop in anytime at the Write Place! Have a great year!
Marli Stewart
My name is Marli Stewart. I'm in my last semseter at SCSU, I am finishing my major in Mass Communications with a focus on Print Journalism and minor in English focusing on Creative Writing. This is my second year at the Write Place. I love writing and love to help others with their writing, it is a passion of mine and will continue to be throughout my life. I also love playing sports and doing pretty much anything outdoors. My philosophy on life is that you live and learn through experiences and realtionships. I love hugs, smiles and encouragement. Focusing on the positives in life is what gets me through the days.
Susan Ardoff
My name is Susan Ardoff and I am a first year grad student in Information Media-Training and Development. I have a Bachelor of Elective Studies in psychology and social science, but my career background is in non-profit management and marketing. I specialize in applied business writing, but have a wacky creative side that hopefully will come in handy at the Write Place. My interests include coffee and camaraderie, film and foolery, literature and lyric, pop culture and personality, wit and wisdom. Come visit- there's candy.
Taofik Sanusi
I am from the lush mountain streams of the Southwestern part of Nigeria, and to be specific, Abeokuta. I graduated with a B.A in International Relations and a minor in Political Science from SCSU in 2007. I am a first year graduate student of Criminal Justice Studies, who aspires to be a Lawyer someday, sweet! I’m also aMental Health Practitioner and a Writing Consultant for the Write Place. I am very smooth, sociable and God-fearing… and I’m utterly loving it here…
Heather Schreifels
Hey, Heather here! This is the part where I’m supposed to inform you, my audience, "interesting" specifics about my life (dramatic pause). That's allI got.On to the uninteresting generals.On campus I am known as a first year Graduate student, in my family of four I am known as the youngest, and at Chipotle I am known as the chicken burrito- pinto beans- tomato salsa- NO sour cream- lettuce and cheese. When visiting the Write Place, and you should, you would know me as a consultant. As I enter my third year of employment at the center, I have decided the wonderful thing about the diversity of the Write Place is the people there have one thing in common— collaboration. And coffee. There is always coffee.
Joel McDonough
Hey, my name is Joel McDonough and I am currently a Senior here at St. Cloud State University. I am majoring in Mathematics, specifically Mathematics Education. This is my third year working at the Write Place and I am really looking forward to it! I enjoy being active and especially like to play soccer, football, baseball, and basketball. I basically listen to all kinds of music and love relaxing to a movie. The best times come when I am spending time with my family and friends. If you want to know anymore about me just hit me up.
Alex Walter
My name is Alex Walter, and I am a second-year graduate student in the M.A. English program at SCSU. This is my first time working at The Write Place Writing Center. Last year, I worked at the Academic Learning Center as the graduate assistant supervisor for their tutor program. After graduating, I plan on applying for a Ph.D. program in English with an emphasis in medieval literature, applying to work as an instructor in a college, or teaching English overseas. In my free time, I read or draw. Other times, I play video games, my favorites being role-playing games (RPGs). I hope you all visit The Write Place to see what we offer, and if by chance you see me on campus or at Atwood After Dark events, wave and say hello to me. I wish you all a successful academic school year.
Ernest Langston
Ernest Langston-Shelley has been a front desk worker at The Write Place for two years, majoring in Communication Studies. What he likes most about the Write Place is thelaid back but professional atmosphere, meeting new people, assisting his peers, a building relationships with his co-workers. Reflecting on his experience working at the Write Place, "It's all about the students, and I'm happy to be a part of The Write Place".
Mikey Pederson
Hi all, My name is Mikey P. I grew up outside of Kansas City Missouri, but I moved to Minnesota in 2000. I am a Saint Cloud Tech High School Alumni class of '05 and as of now I am beginning my 4th year at SCSU. I am slowly accepting my chosen major of finance, though whether of not I end up doing anything related to the field in questionable. Upon completion of my undergraduate studies I see myself combing the earth, searching for the macaroni to my cheese. I am the 5th of 7 children, one of which is my twin sister whom I love more than anything. My interests include such things as sea kayaking, rock climbing, road biking, yoga, bee keeping, and taco eating. Places you might see me: Here, Outdoor Endeavors, taco night downtown on Thursdays, or pedaling from place to place. (please don't hit me, share the road)
Moira Donovan
Hello, my name is pronounced "more-uh" for those of you who don't know my mother and don't know these things. I am in my second year of graduate school here at St. cloud with a major in English. I bounced around between Wisconsin and Minnesota in my undergrad and am really excited to continue my schooling at yet another institution. I love meeting people and love helping people even more and am enthusiastic about working in The Write Place. While I am a grad student, I do things other then read and write from time to time. In the winter you wont find me unless you look on the slopes as I grew up downhill racing and I'm pretty sure I would die without it. In the summer I kayak, frisbee, slackline...basically be outside. Books work outside to though.
Caitlin Donovan
Hello, my name is Caitlin and I am a senior majoring in English, with an emphasis in Applied and Rhetorical writing, and a Human Relations minor. I am currently an intern at Country Financial and a staff writer for the University Chronicle. This is my first year working at the Write Place and I am excited to get to know everyone. I have lived in Minnesota almost seven years now, but I spent the majority of my childhood in a small town called Gardnerville, located in valley of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In am looking forward to the rest of the school year and seeing where life takes me after graduation!
Alexa Sandbakken
My name is Alexa Sandbakken and I am a fourth-year student looking to graduate in May 2010. I am a General English major with a supplementary major in Communication Studies. Because of my double major, I often bounce back and forth between APA and MLA styles. As far as a career, I’m hoping for a job with a steady paycheck, preferably as an editor. I am a non-traditional newlywed commuter student and some of my favorites are taco salad and Star Trek. Unlike many of the Write Place consultants, I stay away from caffeinated beverages. When it comes to writing, it can be intimidating to ask for help… but don’t be afraid! We’re very friendly and willing to help you!
Jillian Mergen
Hello! I grew up in a small town called Avon, MN and have been living in the St. Cloud area for my entire life. I love everything about this place: the weather, the music, the people…it’s all just amazing! I’m a senior at SCSU and am majoring in English with an emphasis in Rhetorical and Applied Writing. I’ve never broken any bones…so that means that my life isn’t very exciting. However, I do like safe things, like reading, writing, walking, and sweeping.
