Writing Lab - Meet the Tutors
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Professor Kathy Swanson Professor Swanson created the Writing Lab at Augsburg College. She is in charge of all lab operations and tutor training. |
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Kayla Skarbakka is a senior English major with emphases in both literature and creative writing, and is half-heartedly learning the blues harmonica on the off-chance that she fails to find a career with her degree. She also tutors with Augsburg Reads and sings with the Augsburg Choir, and enjoys camping, sailing, knitting, good food, and good conversation. |
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Katie Miller is a senior majoring in psychology. In addition to working in the writing lab, she also works at the circulation desk in the library. She enjoys drinking water, traveling, eating cookies, wearing scarves, and laughing. |
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Bethany Thompson is in her third year at Augsburg College. She is pursuing a major in Communication/Arts/Literature/and a Teaching Licensure in secondary education. She started tutoring this fall in the writing lab. She is from Aitkin, MN. And enjoys going home to spend time with her family. Her favorite things to do include watching scary movies, reading dramatic books, and going for walks with her dog Murdoc. |
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Davis is a senior English major at Augsburg. He is a fun, sexy, and energetic tutor who is just waiting for a hot new student to tutor. He’s from Atlanta, GA and brings his warmth and Southern charm into the writing lab on a daily basis. He loves helping students and meeting new people. So come on in with a paper, pull up a seat, and get to know your favorite new writing lab tutor; Davis! (Note: Davis wrote this!) |
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Beth Ringer is a music major from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Her main instrument is piano. She likes to listen to music, go to concerts, and read. Beth especially enjoys playing piano in Augsburg Jazz Band and singing in Augsburg Choir |
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Mason Mitchel “I’m a second year student at Augsburg and I am majoring in English and Education. My other on campus positions include working for the echo and working as an assistant to the Reference Librarians in Lindell Library. I enjoy reading and writing and look forward to being of service in the writing lab this semester.” |
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Dave Madsen is a Sophomoric English major with a minor in Religion. This is his second year in the Lab and he looks forward to discussing the various papers that may come his way. Dave enjoys the smell of a summer rain, the taste of stale marshmallows, the sounds of Frank Zappa's guitar, the sight of Rocky IV's ending, and the touch of hole-y afghans. |
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Bethany Hellerich is a senior communications major from Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition to working in the Writing Lab, she is a member of Augsburg's National Model United Nations team and the associate/layout editor of Murphy Square. She enjoys singing in the Augsburg Choir, reading, cooking, and traveling. After graduation, she hopes to attend law school and pursue a graduate degree in public health. |
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Colin Stanhill is a Sophomore at Augsburg whose double-major in English and Film will stand him in good stead for a successful career as a barrista. He also happens to be a wicked-trill dude who loves exploring almost any field of study, knows the difference between 'lie' and 'lay' and enjoys brief, gratifying walks on the beach. |













