Melinda Modesitt
Gateway Technical College
3520 30th Ave.
Kenosha, WI 
53144
Office: Room 341
Telephone: 262-564-2582
Fax Number: 262-564-2181
Faculty Lecture Series, Co-chair
http://www.gateway.tec.wi.us
See: Special Events
Who Am I?
Hello! I am a native Hoosier, born and raised in Indiana. It wasn't until I moved to Wisconsin that I learned about "bubblers", "cheese heads", and "stop and go lights". (Hoosiers call those things "water fountains, natives of Wisconsin, and stop lights!)
I have taught high school English in public schools in Indiana, and English and Reading at both two and four year colleges in Indiana, Missouri, and Wisconsin. At Gateway Technical College I teach Adult High School English and Reading courses, and Pre-College Reading. In addition, I have also been involved in teaching Adult Basic Education and G.E.D. skills.
In my traditional classroom settings I incorporate using computers and the Internet as teaching tools. I firmly believe that the Internet is an excellent way to deliver instruction.
My hobbies include reading (several magazines and a book every week or two), watching basketball (yes, I follow the Pacers), gardening, and attending concerts and plays. I love to travel, but don't do nearly enough of it!
Education:
A.B. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Major: English; Minor: Psychology
M.S. Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Major: Reading Education; English Education
Minor: Learning Disabilities
Doctoral Course Work:
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Major: Reading Education;
Minors: Cognitive Psychology & Learning Disabilities
International Reading Association
National Council of Teacher's of English
National College Learning Center Association
Wisconsin State Teacher's of Reading
Racine/Kenosha Reading Council
Phi Delta Kappa
Professional Presentations:
The Future is Here! Internet Usage With At-Risk Learners: Advantages, Concerns, Strategies
International Reading Association Annual Convention, May, 1999, San Diego, CA
The Future is Here! Internet Usage With At-Risk Learners: Advantages, Concerns, Strategies
Midwest College Learning Center Association, Oct, 1999, Evanston, IL
Integrating Distance Learning Into Existing Classes
Gateway Technical College District Staff Development, Spring, 2000
I'd Rather Be Reading....On the Internet! Using Technology to Improve the Literacy Skills of At-Risk Students
International Reading Association Annual Convention, May, 2000, Indianapolis, IN