David earned his BA in Sociology with an emphasis in Gender Studies from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and his MA, with an emphasis in Composition Studies & Rhetoric from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, he holds an advanced teaching certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). David ...more about David López-Kopp
For specific questions related to student grade disputes or complaints, please contact Dr. Natalie A. Martínez. Natalie A. Martínez is a poet and scholar of rhetorical studies. She received her BA in Literature from Westminster University-Salt Lake City, Utah, an MA in English Studies from Western Washington University, and her PhD in English with ...more about Natalie A. Martínez, Ph.D
Dr. Aseel Kanakri is an Assistant Professor in the English Department at Bellevue College, where she also serves as Pre-College Composition Co-coordinator. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, and raised in Jordan, she brings a multicultural perspective to her teaching. Aseel holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction-TESOL) from Kent State University, along with master's degrees in English ...more about Aseel Kanakri, Ph.D
Caitlin Morris has taught composition, creative writing, literature, and technical writing courses at Bellevue College since 2017. She holds MFA in Creative Writing from Western Washington University and received her BA in literature and creative writing from Franklin University Switzerland, in Lugano, Switzerland. In addition to teaching, she writes fiction, podcasts, and is a freelance ...more about Caitlin Morris
Cara Diaconoff teaches creative writing, literature, and composition courses at BC. Before coming to BC, she was a visiting professor at Southern Methodist University and at Whitman College. She earned an MA in English literature at U. of Wisconsin, an MFA in fiction writing at Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing at U. ...more about Cara Diaconoff, Ph.D
January 2010 – Present I teach composition, research writing, technical writing, expository writing, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in the classroom, online, and in a hybrid delivery. The writing classroom can be a warm, comfortable and exciting place to share words and I aim to create that in class. Working with fellow writers who put time ...more about Cassie Cross
Dan Tremaglio is the author of two books of fiction, most recently the novel The Only Wolf Is Time. His stories have appeared in numerous publications, including F(r)iction, The Master’s Review, and The Collidescope, and three times been named a finalist for the Calvino Prize. He teaches all sorts of creative writing, composition, research, and literature courses here at ...more about Dan Tremaglio
Kumusta! My name is Donna Miguel, and I teach various types of reading/writing classes: pre-college, college and advanced composition, research writing, technical writing, literature classes, accelerated composition courses, and an Interdisciplinary class (English and Ethnic and Cultural Studies). As a proud Filipina-American born to immigrant parents, my experiences and learned knowledge of racial literacy and ...more about Donna Miguel
My academic training is a mix of the social sciences, statistics, and rhetoric. I hope to impress upon my students the importance of writing skills and the usefulness of thinking critically and analyzing the world around them. Since I am realistic about the fact that some among us would rather have a tooth pulled ...more about Elizabeth (Liz) Harazim
A.A. Long Beach City College | B.A. California State University, Long Beach | M.F.A. Arizona State University
I started at Bellevue College, as an adjunct faculty instructor (English Language Institute and the English Department) in fall 2018, and joined the Interactive eLearning team the next quarter. My interest in instructional design was borne out of my experience as an avid online learner pursuing professional development, my background in teaching, training and academic ...more about George Rowe
Greg Grewell earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in English at San Jose State University and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English at the University of Arizona. While his main research focused from his dissertation, entitled “Rhetoric of Ridicule,” Grewell maintains many other areas of interest as well, including: composition pedagogy history ...more about Gregory Grewell, Ph.D
Hyesu Park came to the U.S. from South Korea after earning her undergraduate degree in English. She holds Ph.D. in English from the Ohio State University. Her dissertation, “Narrating Other Minds: Alterity and Empathy in Post-1945 Asian American Literature,” explores Asian American authors’ innovative uses of the stereotypes about “inscrutable” Asian American minds by using ...more about Hyesu Park, Ph.D
B.A. University of Washington | M.A. Central Washington University
Jun holds a Ph. D in Language and Rhetoric from the English Department at the University of Washington. Her dissertation was titled “Where Knowledge Thrives: The Role of the Metaphorical in Scientific Process,” the writing of which was supported by an Alvord Dissertation Fellowship. Her Master’s degree essay, “Austen’s Fans and Fans’ Austen,” was awarded ...more about Jun Xu, Ph.D
I have been a full-time Spanish professor at BC since 2014. When the opportunity arises, I teach French and courses in the English department as well. I am a literary scholar by training. I completed a Ph.D. in comparative literature at the University of California, Irvine and a B.A. in history and comparative literature at the ...more about J. Engel Szwaja-Franken, Ph.D
I am Karrin Peterson: mother, wife, daughter, English instructor, gardener, and “sustainable living” activist. Because of the passion I feel for my roles, I find the lines between each blur and merge, as the jagged teeth of the Olympic Mountains and the ember sky do when I am sitting on my deck at 10:30 on ...more about Karrin Peterson, J.D.
I teach a wide range of composition classes at BC (especially English 201, 101, 093, 271, and 235) as well as occasional literature classes. In the classroom, I’m most excited about demystifying academic practices (including big things like research writing, or smaller things like deciding on an argument) and making sure all students can see ...more about Lindsay Haney, Ph.D
Nan Ma was born in Beijing and moved to Texas with her family in her teens. As an undergraduate student, she studied Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University before pursuing her passion for literature. Her love for the written word is grounded in her belief that powerful writing impels us to see beyond our individual ...more about Nan Ma, Ph.D
Combining expertise in pedagogy, language education, and social work, Oksana brings together a Ph.D. in the Theory and Methodology of Professional Education with B.A. and M.A. degrees in English and German Language and Literature. Her interdisciplinary background inspires a curriculum that encourages critical reading and writing on social issues. Oksana came to the United States ...more about Oksana Richter, Ph.D
Ron Holland earned a BA from the University of Washington and an MA-TESOL from Seattle Pacific University. In education since 2003, he has taught English as a Second Language, pre-college English, and college level English courses. Ron's primary area of expertise is teaching pre-college English and English Language Learners. As an African-American male, he places ...more about Ronald (Ron) Holland
Ryan Youell teaches composition and literature courses at Bellevue College. After receiving his BA at the College of William and Mary, he earned his MA and PhD in English Language and Literature from the University of Washington. He has taught composition, developmental English, college readiness, and technical writing courses at various institutions, including Brightpoint Community ...more about Ryan Youell, Ph.D
Sarah J. Ghasedi has taught a wide range of writing and literature courses over the past two decades. Since joining BC’s English faculty in 2024, she has particularly enjoyed designing and teaching project-based learning experiences in research and technical writing. Sarah holds a B.S. in Environmental Science; an M.A. in British and American Literature; and ...more about Sarah J. Ghasedi, Ph.D
Sean Allen has served as an English instructor at Bellevue College since 2006, teaching pre-college composition, written composition, literature, and creative writing classes. He earned a B.A. in English Teaching from the University of Washington in 2002, and an M. Ed. In TESOL from Seattle University in 2005.
Sophie Leung has been an instructor, specializing in developmental English and English composition, at Bellevue College since 2019. Prior to becoming an instructor, she worked as a reading and writing lab tutor. Sophie is a strong advocate for student-centered learning because she believes the voices of learners bring a unique perspective to the classroom environment. ...more about Sophie Leung
Baylor University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Pacific University
B.A. Bethel University M.Div. The Seattle School Ph.D. University of Denver
Tracey Montoya holds a dual degree in English Language and Literature and Humanities from the University of Washington. She earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Writing and Literature with a focus in fiction at the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is certified as an Instructional Designer. Tracey taught English courses at Cascadia College for ten ...more about Tracey Montoya
Yasaman (Yasi) Naraghi received her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (Theory and Criticism) from the University of Washington in 2018. Her dissertation, A Natural History of Genius: Aesthetics, Ethics, and Totalitarianism, thought through the political implications of genius. Prior to joining Bellevue College, she taught multi-ethnic and world literature as well as multimodal composition in the English Department ...more about Yasi Naraghi, Ph.D
Zhenzhen has been an English faculty in Bellevue College since 2019. She has an MA degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a Ph.D. in Language and Rhetoric, specializing in Composition Studies. One of the things that she enjoys about being a teacher is the built-in responsibility (and privilege) of constant ...more about Zhenzhen He-Weatherford, Ph.D