I am thrilled to be joining Duke’s GLS community! I grew up in northern Virginia, about an hour from Washington DC. I attended the University of Virginia for my undergraduate degree, double majoring in English and Media Studies. Since graduating, I’ve worked as a reporter at news stations in Harrisonburg, Tallahassee, and now Raleigh. Outside of work, when I’m not teaching at my yoga studio or absorbed in a good book, you can often find me hiking at Eno River State Park with my husband and our dog. I also love live sporting events, and I try to attend as many Durham Bulls and Carolina Hurricanes games as I can! I’m looking forward to engaging in more long-form writing in this program, especially on History and English subjects.
Preferred Name: Monica
Please share the title of a book you’ve recently enjoyed and would recommend to your GLS colleagues. The Overstory by Richard Powers
What movie or television show that you watched recently would you recommend to the rest of us? Dept. Q – quite a thriller on Netflix!
Coming to the Duke GLS program, I hope to embark on a learning journey, meet other graduate students, and engage with new experiences.
We’re going to make a GLS 2024 playlist on Spotify. Please recommend a song to include that speaks to how YOU feel as you embark on this new learning journey. It could be something that you’re listening to a lot now or a longtime favorite that captures the moment for you.
