Background and Education: Taught at l'Alliance Francaise and University of Maryland, College Park; received the Distinguished Teaching Assistant Award while at University of Maryland; courses taught ranged from introductory French to advanced courses, including classes on contemporary France and French history and seminars on French literature; previously taught French literature in France; M.A., French, Université de la Sorbonne-Paris IV and Université Nancy II; completed course work and is writing thesis for Ph.D., French studies, University of Maryland, College Park