Dr. Nicole Boucher Spottke

Professor of English


Education and Professional Experience



I am a graduate of the State University of New York College at New Paltz with a BA and an MA in literature and the University of South Florida, Tampa with a PhD in literature. I also have a certificate in instructional design from Seminole State College.


 



Teaching Duties



I teach online, mixed-mode, and traditional courses at Valencia College (VC)--ENC 0027, ENC 1101, and ENC 1102, and LIT 1000: Introduction to Literature.


I also teach professional development courses for Valencia instructors.


 



MyTeaching Philosophy, Briefly



My teaching philosophy is that diversity enhances learning. We are all of different races, nationalities, genders, sexual preferences, socio-economic backgrounds, and more. And because we have diverse experiences, learning occurs as we discuss our differences in relation to literature, writing, and life in general.


 



Outside Interests

I love reading, traveling, writing, and most recently, making pottery.


I wrote a blog that began in London over the summer 2016. Read about it and more recent adventures here:


https://anamericanintrovertinlondon.wordpress.com/


 

Office Hours



Nicole Boucher Spottke
Faculty Information
Syllabi

Contact

West Campus
407-582-1935
nspottke@valenciacollege.edu

Hours

Office Hours


Building 5, Room 155, The Writing Center/Communications Center


Computers are available on the communications center's main floor. This is a great space to work on essays, conduct research, and complete online assignments. Added benefit, come in between the hours listed below, and I'll be there, too!


Wednesdays, 10 am to 11:30 am



Building 1, Room 238A


These are hours held in my office. A little more privacy here. There are also tables right outside my door if you want to work on your own or in groups with me close by to field your questions.


To help out with the short-staffed writing center, I will be in Building 5, Room 155, The Writing Center. You can make an appointment through the Tutoring link in our Canvas course menu to meet with me during the following times: 


Wednesdays, 215 pm to 515 pm



Virtual Hours via Zoom


Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11 am to 12:30 pm 


Fridays 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm



Emails Checked within 24-48 hours


Appointments made outside of the above hours are welcome by appointment in advance.


Just ask!


Offer me a few days/times you are available, and I'm sure we can work out a time to meet either virtually or in-person.