Deirdre Raynor Department: Language Arts Years with Upward Bound: 9 years I have a Ph.D in English.  I teach African-American and Women Studies courses for the University of Washington Tacoma Campus.

Tell one funny event that happened in your life.

Going to California with Upward Bound.

Why did you decide to join the program?

I enjoy teaching high school students.   I admire the energy the students bring to the classes.  Teaching in Upward Bound has helped me develop my teaching skills.

What do you like most about the program?

The Students.

What do you think about the students in the program?

I think the students are intelligent, and they have more potential for success than many of them can imagine.