A Brief Introduction and Q & A: Due Friday, January 23rd

1. A Brief Introduction:
This assignment is designed for you to have an opportunity to introduce yourself to me through some form of creative, individual expression. My only requirements for this assignment are that you write AT LEAST one paragraph explaining why your creative expression is a valid representation of who you are at this moment in your life and you spend time and effort focusing on the qualities and passions that you would like to share with me.

Options for expression (but not limited to):
-poetry (your own or a poet you admire)
-fiction/non-fiction (your own or an author you admire)
-songs (your own or songwriters/bands you admire)
-visual art (your own or an artist you admire)


If you give me a list of your favorite bands/songs, please include either a CD of the music and/or links to the band's websites/MYSPACE pages.

If you give me a list of your favorite stories/poems/authors please include at least one sample of a story or poem and/or links to the author's websites.

Due to the time limitations and structure of the classroom, often times I am unable to get to know all of the students I am working with as much as I would like. My hope is that this assignment allows for you to express who you are in an unique and authentic way and in doing so, gives me a little insight to who you are and where you are coming from.

2. Q & A:
Please write AT LEAST one question you would like to know about me.

The reason I ask for the questions in writing is that if I feel the question is to personal or inappropriate for the classroom setting I can choose not to answer the question or I may speak to the individual outside of the class and address the question one on one. I will answer all the questions I deem appropriate in the weeks to come.