Donna A. Gessell is a professor of English. She has long taught the capstone course for students earning the BA in English with Teacher Certification. Editor's note: This is the third in a series of ...

Ryah Cooley Cole is an award winning writer and a high school English teacher based on the Central Coast of California. She is most interested in bringing diverse stories to her readers and students.

What is a Capstone mentor? A capstone mentor is a UW faculty member with knowledge or experience in a particular discipline, profession, or field who provides guidance, support, expertise, and ...