Let me introduce your instructor…
My name is Brad Beals. I graduated with a communications degree from the University of Michigan in 1991 and got an English degree, teaching certificate, and masters here at MSU.
For 9 months out of the year, I teach English at a Lansing-area public high school. But for all 12 months, I’m a home-school dad of six. My wife, Heidi, and I are homeschooling the youngest 4. The two olders have moved on.
I enjoy language. I like words and writing and reading, and yes, I even like grammar. I've helped companies write copy for their websites (Here’s my portfolio) and I’ve even written a few books that you can pick up here, here, here, and here.
I enjoy teaching writing because it allows me to do more than just pass on a set of skills. As my students become better writers, they’re also becoming better thinkers. And I think that’s pretty cool.
