Fuller, Teri

Aurora Downtown, DWNTN-358

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About Me

Teaching is my true vocational calling in life, and I adore and respect each of my students and the diverse backgrounds from which they come. I always say I learn more from them than they do from me, and I am forever grateful for that. This dream of teaching started when I was a little girl when I would line up my dolls and pretend to teach them the alphabet, read them stories, and solve basic math problems.

On a more personal note, I live where the Western suburbs meet the cornfields, and I live with my beloved husband, three children, and our cat, Ruthie--the loves of my life.

Not only do I teach writing, but I also write myself, and I publish short stories and essays in literary magazines and journals.

Education

Courses I Teach

Committees & Clubs

I represent the needs of my division and my students by serving on various college committees and student clubs:

Strengthen the Student Experience, Rise 2030
Equity Plan Advisory Council
Emerging Leaders Co-Advisor, 2019-Present
National Society for Leadership and Success Co-Advisor, 2019-Present
Higher Learning Commission Steering Committee, 2018-Present
Scheduling Taskforce Committee Member, 2018-2019
Skyway Writing Competition Literary Judge, 2018
Creative Writing Club Faculty Co-Advisor, 2018
Continuous Improvement and Quality Committee, 2018
Waubonsee Lions Club Charter Member, 2016
ILSADE board member, 2016
College & Career Readiness Core Team Member
College & Career Readiness English Committee Co-Chair
Employee Engagement Lab Collaborator
West Aurora High School College & Career Readiness Liaison
Developmental Education Symposium Planning Committee
Placement Advisory Committee
NADE Accreditation Self-Study Team Member
Curriculum Council
Diversity Council
Calendar Council
The Outcomes Project (TOP)
Foundations of Excellence Transitions Team
Student Center Advisory Board
Midwest Literary Festival Coordinator and Volunteer
Scholarship Selection Committee
Center for Teaching and Learning Book Club
The Tutoring Committee
Developmental Education Advisory Board
Diversity Chat Co-founder and Contributor
New Faculty Learning Academy
Faculty Development Committee
WCC TV Epilepsy PSA Coordinator & Volunteer
WCC TV Step Into a Story Volunteer
Amnesty International Co-Advisor
Womyn for Womyn Co-Advisor
Co-Author of Health Information Technology & Basic English II Co-Curriculum

Office Hours

Awards & Volunteerism

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (2009-2016)
- The Department of Defense's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program works to eradicate breast cancer by funding innovative, high-impact research through a partnership of scientists and consumers.Consumers represent the collective views of survivors, patients, family members, and persons affected by and at risk for certain conditions, diseases or injuries. These advocates read and evaluate research study applications for relevance to the consumer community's needs and concerns and actively participate in peer review panel discussions. Consumers participate as a full member of the review panel, with full voting member status.
National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocate and Lobbyist (2008-2014)
- The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is a grassroots advocacy organization that seeks to improve public policies surrounding breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment.
Young Survivor Coalition (2008-Present
- Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC offers resources, connections and outreach so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful.
Stupid Cancer: Stupid Cancer a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the leader in young adult cancer advocacy, research, and support. We create shared experiences by producing life-changing live events and digital content that end isolation, build community, provide education, and foster meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.
The One Hundred: Created and supported by the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, the one hundred is an awareness and fundraising initiative that celebrates hope in the cancer community. Each year, we honor 100 Everyday Amazing individuals and groups — caregivers, researchers, philanthropists, advocates and volunteers from around the globe — whose commitment to the fight against cancer inspires us all to take action.
20 Years of Service Award
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Program Graduation
Featured Faculty: November 2014
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Project LEAD Diploma and Certificate
Certificate of Appreciation for Visiting Professor: Sri Sarada College for Women
Certificate of Recognition for Student Success (2022)
Daughters of the American Revolution Award (2019)

Selected Publications

"Me, a Midwestern Girl, and a Gun", The Stoneboat Journal · May 2, 2022
"When It Rains, It Pours", Change Seven Magazine · Oct 22, 2021
Cly-toar-is, Passengers Journal · Oct 6, 2021
"The Body’s Story: On Writing Narratives of Illness", Assay: A Journal of Non-Fiction Studies · Mar 14, 2018
"1675delA", Lifelines Magazine: A Literary and Art Journal from Dartmouth's Geisel College of Medicine
"Mrs. Burry",The Tiferet Journal
"Finding Gibby: After the Funeral", Cells Gone Wild · Apr 30, 2014
"WCC Faculty Council Serves Community Outside Classroom", Fox Valley Labor News · Feb 27, 2014
The Scar Project: Personal Bio
"Writers Read: Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo", Lunch Ticket: Antioch University's Art and Literary Magazine

The views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the employee and not necessarily those of Waubonsee Community College, its Trustees, or its administration.

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