Hello! My name is Regina Julian, and I serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Public Speaking

here at Galveston College. I must state unequivocally that I am beyond thrilled to have been

selected as a nominee for this honor! Yay!!! In fact, at this very moment, I feel compelled to

proclaim my excitement with an emphatic, Wooooooooohoooooooo!!! I would also

like to amend my message of elation by stating that the quote above has always resonated

with me with great force! However, the often elusive why was immediately answered

many years ago when I found my passion for teaching in the college classroom!!!

I am often known for my enthusiastic friendliness, unyielding smile and strong East Texas

accent as soon as I utter the word, "Hello!" I live my life and conduct my classroom with

intensity, and I implore my students to do the same. I admire passion for all things in life, as

well as, authenticity, a childlike sense of wonder, a willingness to laugh often, individuality,

compassion and a genuine concern for the impact one makes on others. In sum, speak with

conviction, laugh without hesitation, act with integrity and communicate openly.

It is extremely important to note that confirmation of the impact of our efforts on others is

truly one of the most precious forms of feedback we as educators can be granted, and I am

eternally grateful for such an experience as this! My sincere hope each day is that my words

and actions help my students to find their voice in this world and that they realize the power

and magnitude of that awesome force! Once it's found, I encourage them to be bold, and use

that vocal superpower to make a difference in something for which they harbor great passion

and great conviction!!! Additionally, I often implore each of my students to address all tasks

that lie ahead with suspended fearto never let the comfort and illusion of infinite time

obscure the necessity and power of the present moment! Fear so often erects a wall of

resistance and regret and I use my academic discipline to allow students to face some of those

glaring fears, including the infamous fear of Public Speaking. Dont let that fear, whether it

be blatant or it lies somewhere in the periphery, hold you back. In sum, I proclaim a stance

that professes the use of this life to make a bold impact in all that you do and all that you

say!!!

Now, I want to afford you with a little bit of background in regards to my academic and

professional history. I have served as a college instructor of Communication Studies for the

past thirteen years on various community college and university campuses. Specifically, I

have provided instruction in the areas of Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication and

Business & Professional Speech. Additionally, I perform contract training seminars and

workshops with an emphasis in communication/leadership skills and provide such services to

area businesses, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, non-profit organizations

and collegiate students in the East Texas and South Texas regions.

I hold an M.A. and B.A. in Communication from Stephen F. Austin University, as well as, a

Certified Training Professional Certification from Texas A&M University and a Mediator

Certification from South Texas College of Law.

Once again, I thank you with great sincerity for taking the time to review all that I have

enumerated here. I am so grateful to the teaching profession and Galveston College for

endowing me with the opportunity to bear witness to the greatness that lies within each and

every one of my students, past and present. What an amazing gift to be granted!!!

Regina Julian

Adjunct Instructor of Speech