Nancy Hill has been a visiting associate professor since 2007. She will assume her role as professor of education on July 1, 2009.

Currently reading: I currently have about four books in various stages of "partially read." I am most actively trying to finish New England White, a mystery by Stephen Carter.

First impressions: That it would be a quick, fast-paced book that would be entertaining. I also thought it would be intriguing because it takes place on the campus of an elite private university in New England ( ... hmm ... ).

Noneducation genre of choice: Biographies and autobiographies. I love to hear the stories of people's lives and the events that shaped them.

Last great read(s): Inkheart by Carolyn Funke [and] Barack Obama's Dreams from My Father.

Book you've read over and over: There are too many books that I want to read to allow for repeats!

Favorite spot to curl up with a good book: In our family room, on the couch, sitting in the afternoon sun .

Next up: I will revisit the four partially read books to see if one is worthy. I am tempted to skip ahead and read The Third Chapter by our very own Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot!

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