Dr. Stephanie Horton is a Professor of English at Harper College. A Medievalist by training, she has taught English Composition and Literature courses at Harper for over 10 years. Her pedagogy centers balancing compassion and rigor, flexibility, and accountability to facilitate engaged student learning. In addition to teaching, she also serves in a number of leadership roles at the college. Dr. Horton is currently Vice-President of the Faculty Senate and co-leads the Equity Strategic Plan Goal Team, in addition to serving as a faculty mentor in both formal and informal capacities. When she is not grading student work or involved in service to the college, Dr. Horton enjoys spending time with her husband and five children, cooking, reading, and watching Food Network.