Kim Flachmann, California State University, Bakersfield

Kim Flachmann teaches at the California State University, Bakersfield, where she also administers the Composition Program — from remedial English through the graduate teaching assistants. She was chosen Outstanding Professor at CSUB in 1998-99. She was also Rhetorician of the Year for the Young Rhetoricians’ Conference in 2007 and was the recipient of the California Association of Teachers of English Excellence in Teaching Award in 2009.

She has published numerous articles on rhetoric and American literature and has written seven textbooks, among them a college reader (The Prose Reader in its 11th Edition), a series of three books for developmental English, Mosaics: Reading and Writing Sentences, Mosaics: Reading and Writing Paragraphs, and Mosaics: Reading and Writing Essays, plus Nexus: A Rhetorical Reader for Writers, which combines traditional rhetorical modes with students’ interest in technology.

Kim has dedicated her career to helping students achieve their goals in life through communication. Her mission has always been to teach others how to write well, which she believes is one of the most important gifts we can give our students. She believes that reading and writing are the gateways to each student’s full potential and success in life.

Carter Stanfield, Athens Technical College

Carter Stanfield was program director of the Air Conditioning Technology Department at Athens Technical College, where he taught full time from 1976 until his retirement in 2016. He currently teaches part-time there. His industry credentials include both an RSES CMS and NATE certification and a State of Georgia Unrestricted Conditioned Air Contracting license. He graduated from the University of Georgia magna cum laude in 1995 with a bachelor of science degree in education.

Mr. Stanfield believes that successful educational programs are focused on what the students do. Students start with a strong background in fundamental concepts and theory and then actively apply them to solve real problems. Practice and active application are the keys to students building both confidence and competence. For teaching tips and more, see his HVACR blog at hvacrfundamentals.blogspot.com.

Curt Ward, Joliet Junior College

Curt Ward brings a wealth of talent, experience, and knowledge to his work. Curt is an automotive professor at Joliet Junior College. He has co-authored two automotive textbooks with James Halderman and has presented at numerous conferences across North America. Before his work at the College, Curt worked as a technical training instructor for the Chrysler Corporation and a technician, shop foreman, and service manager in the retail sector of the automotive industry for thirteen years.

Curt has an Associates of Applied Science in automotive service technology from Southern Illinois University. He has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in organizational communications from North Central College. He earned his master’s degree in adult education at the University of Phoenix. Curt is an ASE Master Automotive Technician and “L1” Advanced Engine Performance certified. He is also certified in “F1” Alternate Fuels, “A9” Light Vehicle Diesel Engines, and “G1” Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair.

John Worrall, University of Texas at Dallas

John L. Worrall is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Dallas. He has published articles and book chapters on a variety of topics ranging from legal issues in policing to crime measurement. He is also the author of several books, including the popular Crime Control in America: What Works? He currently serves as Editor of the journal, Police Quarterly and as Executive Director of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.