University of Indianapolis Adjunct English Faculty
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Secondary ELA
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Julie Breeden is a veteran High School teacher currently teaching AP Literature & Composition, ACP Dual Enrollment English, and Senior English at Southport High School in Indianapolis. She is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Literacy, Pedagogy
EDUCATION
- MA, English Literature Studies, University of Indianapolis
- MA, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Indianapolis
- BS, Secondary Education, Indiana University, Indianapolis
FUN FACTS
I've hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and back out.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT UINDY
The culture of nice!
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
American literature, composition, Writing Lab
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
St. Louis native
Research interests
Communal societies, Shaker fiction, historical fiction (accuracy of or lack thereof)
EDUCATION
- PhD, in American Literature, Purdue University (1983)
- MA, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh (1977)
- BA, Bethany College, West Virginia (1974)
FUN FACTS
Live in a circa 1870 house which I enjoy renovating .
FAVORITE THING ABOUT UINDY
The family atmosphere among colleagues, the relatively small size of classes that allows professors to get to know students personally.
Areas of Expertise
Rob is one who hesitates to claim expertise in anything, though he has long lived by the adage, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”
Background Information
Born in South Bend, Indiana in 1953, Rob is a spouse (37 years), a parent (one son), a grandfather (of two), and much to his surprise, a Deacon in his church.
Research Interests
Utopias and justice as fairness, perennialism and universal salvation theology, resurrection and the afterlife, science and science fiction.
Education
- BA, English, Indiana University
- MA, English, University of Indianapolis
Fun facts
To riff Shakespeare, Rob was a poor bass player who once strut his hour upon the stage (Austin TX & Niles MI) then was heard (unrecorded bands) no more. The oil paints with which he illuminated Habakkuk 3:4 have dried up and his drawing arm has rusted. A character in a story told by an idiot who after 20 years with a large publisher, Rob found his Department outsourced overseas but UIndy welcoming. And yes, he is full of sound and fury—just get him mad or give him coffee.
Favorite thing about UIndy
UIndy is still in touch with its Christian roots yet non-sectarian and welcoming to all.