michelle.welty@arapahoe.edu

I have a Masters of Education in English with an emphasis in Teaching English as a Second Language and a Bachelor of Arts in English. Over the last fifteen years, I have taught college Composition and Developmental classes as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to international students.

I love teaching individuals at the community college level, who through their education are quickly able to gain confidence and transform their lives. My goal is to help my students acquire the writing skills that will assist them in both their future academic and professional careers – and possibly to have a bit of fun along the way.

It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts ... it is to teach them to think ... and always to think for themselves.

- Robert Hutchins, Educational Philosopher