Professor Barnes

Hi Everyone. I started my education at Norwalk Community College, then transferred to SUNY Purchase. I also hold an MA in Literature and a MS in Education, both from CCNY/ The City College of New York. I have been teaching for nearly 20 years: ESL to international students in private language schools in NYC, in public high schools in NYC, in CCNY, and, my most beloved one, teaching you at BMCC. I teach Literacy, Critical Thinking and Composition courses. I am always looking for ways to engage students, improve my classes, and learn new skills. I am sooooo glad I transitioned from Blackboard to the OpenLab, and from textbook-based courses to ZTC/ zero-textbook courses. In my free time, I love to read, write, and explore the world with my two spirited children, and with my partner. I look forward to getting to know you.