Professor Susan J. Beebe’s professional expertise and interests encompass both written and oral communication. Susan (Sue) has co-authored 3 books and has published a number of teaching materials and articles in both English and communication studies. She has received the Texas State University Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching and in Service and the College of Liberal Arts Awards for Excellence in Creative Activities, in Teaching, and in Service. After serving as Director of Lower-Division Studies in English for over 11 years, Ms. Beebe retired in 2014 from the Department of English at Texas State. In 1993 Sue was named the statewide Friend of Education by the Texas Classroom Teachers’ Association; in 2000 the San Marcos school district presented her with its Lifetime Achievement Award.