Dr. Amy Austin
Assistant Professor
Department of Modern Languages
College of Liberal Arts
UT Arlington
My primary motivation to be an outstanding teacher is to provide tools and opportunities for students to build communities and become lifelong learners. As an undergraduate, I was inspired by a passionate professor who not only made medieval literature come alive for me, but also helped me to see the world from new perspectives. Through all of my teaching, curricular, and mentoring efforts, I aim to show students that learning happens on multiple levels and in more than one setting. I hope to create an awareness among students to be mindful of the content in question and conscious of how critical thinking is essential to connecting with the world and becoming well-informed, global citizens.