Biography
Dr. King is a Wisconsin native and proud Carroll alumna. She enjoys teaching courses in intercultural communication, rhetorical criticism, research methodology, and principles of communication. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling with her family, and getting her hands dirty in her garden.
Areas of Specialization
Intercultural Communication, Adoptive Family Communication, Rhetorical Criticism
Scholarly and Professional Achievements
Award-winning teacher with several publications and numerous presentations at regional and national conferences.
What is your teaching style?
While I take my job very seriously, I try not to take myself too seriously.
Why do you do what you do?
As a proud Carroll alumna, I aim to continue the COM program’s tradition of excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising.
How do you make learning engaging?
In my classes, we talk, we laugh, we listen, we move around, we write, we watch, we argue, we think, we learn, we change. It’s a lot of fun, and it’s truly a privilege.
What should students know about you?
Students describe me as high energy, empathic and a bit quirky.