Michele Martinez
Senior Lecturer, Writing Program
I care about the well-being of first-generation undergraduate and graduate students, having been one who struggled to thrive in higher education. I found my way into a satisfying career as a scholar and professor, but it wasn’t easy. As a first-year writing instructor and mentor to graduate writing fellows and new faculty, I can provide insights into how to navigate the hidden curriculum/protocols of the academic setting and offer support when education collides with family and work obligations.
- First-Generation College and Graduate/Professional
- Gender Identity and Pronouns: she/her/hers
- Race, Ethnicity, and/or Nationality: White and Latina
- Hometown: Fresno, California (born in London, England)
- Business/Industry of Interest: Art and Humanities
- Personal Facts/ Hobbies/ Interests: I am active scholar of 19th-century literature and visual culture in Great Britain and its former colonies. I enjoy reading contemporary novels, watching global cinema and small-screen series, exploring new cities (especially their art museums and street art), and running or hiking with friends in the great outdoors. I also have two teenage children who keep me very busy!
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