I started my journalism career as a teletype operator at a regional newspaper in Southern Illinois. I caught the bug, and earned a degree in journalism so I could practice the art of providing information to the citizens of this democratic country. I worked in the field for ten years as a writer and editor. Following this experience, I earned my master's degree and doctorate in journalism and began a new career in teaching. I have taught for 18 years and have helped shape the journalists of tomorrow.
