PERSONAL PROFILE

Cathy Pruitt is a native of Oxford, North Carolina, where she graduated from J.F. Webb High School. She currently resides in Roanoke Rapids with her husband and cats.

COURSES TAUGHT

English Instructor Pruitt has been with Halifax Community College since 2005. She teaches ENG 085/Reading and Writing Foundations, ENG 095/Reading and Composition Strategies, ENG 111/Expository Writing, ENG 113/Literature-Based Research, ENG 114/Professional Research and Writing, ENG 102/Applied Communications II, and ENG 233/Major American Writers.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

An educator must lead students from one place to another?from what they have learned so far to something new. It is my mission to lead students to know what they are capable of, to find ways to learn something new, and to develop skills they will need in life. I want to help students meet challenges and solve problems using knowledge of research, communication, and organization. I believe in empowerment. I believe in making information clear; in showing how it is relevant to life; and in making sure it will truly help people solve problems, find answers, and discover the joy of learning all their lives. I believe that education shows students how not to be victims, how not to go unchallenged, and how to take command of their futures.

CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Master of Arts in English, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Additional studies in Adult and Community College Education at North Carolina State University

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Served on committees and accreditation projects.

Undertook special projects related to safety and assessment.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Halifax Community College

President?s Leadership Award, 2007-2008

Innovator Award, 2008-2009

SCHEDULE AND OFFICE HOURS

English 095, Section LC2, M-F 8:00-8:50

English 095A, Section LC2, T Th 9:00-9:50

English 085, Section 304, 2:00-2:50 M-F

English 085A, Section 304, 3:00-3:50 T Th

English 095, Section 303, M-F 11:00-11:50

English 095A, Section 303, MW 12:00-12:50

Office hours: 10:00-11:00 Monday through Friday