Three New Faculty!

The Writing Program welcomed three new faculty members in the fall quarter of 2021. Read on to learn a bit about our new colleagues!

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Chris Garrecht-Williams

Campus affiliations…	I’ve been teaching Oakes Core for the last few years and am in the middle of my first quarter teaching Writing 2.
Before coming to the Writing Program…	I opened a bar in Monterey, taught writing at a handful of colleges, and lived the generally itinerant life of the aspirational.
When I am not teaching…	I’m in the ocean, working on something I don’t really know how to do yet, or, hopefully, reading.
And also…	I’m hoping to spend part of the winter doing a casual Almodóvar film festival/survey at my house. If anyone is interested please reach out.

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Taylor Kirsch

Campus affiliations…	In addition to my work in the Writing Program, I have taught for the History Department and worked with the CITL as a Summer Graduate Pedagogy Mentor. Writing 2 is my only Writing Program course so far, but I’m looking forward to teaching Writing 1 next quarter!
Before coming to the Writing Program…	I was a graduate student in the History Department, and enjoyed facilitating learning through outdoor adventures as a Recreation Leader with the UCSC Adventure Rec.
When I am not teaching…	I love to spend time outside, travel, cook good food with friends and family, and hang out with the many cats in my neighborhood.
And also…	My favorite recent book is Swell by Liz Clark – I highly recommend reading it by the ocean!

Kristen Kennedy Terry

Campus affiliations…	I am affiliated with the Writing Program where I am currently teaching Writing 2. I will be teaching Writing 1 in the Winter.
Before coming to the Writing Program…	I taught French and sociolinguistics at Santa Clara University. Before that, I taught in the writing program at UC Merced.
When I am not teaching…	I am probably drinking coffee, reading, walking, or spending time with my husband and two daughters.
And also…	I love to travel and I am looking forward to going to Europe next summer to see my husband’s family (he’s from Ireland). We have planned the same trip three years in a row now, so I am crossing my fingers that 2022 will be the year!