472293f9 I am a professor of communication with over 20 years of teaching experience. What I love most about what I teach is that 1) good communication skills can be learned, 2) bad communication habits can be unlearned, and 3) practice with proven techniques can make our lives easier and happier, and our relationships more peaceful and fulfilling.

I hold both master's and bachelor's degrees in speech communication (with a minor in psychology). In grad school, I did my thesis work on communication apprehension. In my teaching, I focus on interpersonal communication, public speaking, group communication, and gender communication.

In my spare time, I like to do crafts (especially glass art), travel, and play with my dog.

Bernadette Kapocias

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