Where and what do you teach?
Since Fall 2005, I have been teaching at The College of Saint Rose.  It is located in the lovely Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany, NY. My title is assistant professor of English. My teaching slot is writing, in particular creative nonfiction.

What about your teaching blog and class websites?
Students should know some other materials for these classes--mostly PDFs of readings that would violate copyright fair use if otherwise posted on the entire world wide web--are on each class's respective Blackboard site. Here are some links I keep on a regular basis.

My Teaching Blog
Daniel Nester's teaching blog is where I post class links, lesson plans, lecture notes, Class Syllabi, and Class Plans for students in my classes. I reference this site a lot throughout any given semester. Check this site for homework assignments and other materials.

Creative Nonfiction
banalbany.com
This site, started in Spring 2008, is an ongoing exhibit of work by students in my creative nonfiction and essay classes, starting with English 311: Writing Creative Nonfiction. The writing on this site focuses on everyday matters (i.e., banal) as it relates to Albany, NY. Thus the awkward portmanteau "banalbany."

Oral Interpretation of Literature
The Oral Interpretation of Literature
This class, also known as English 218, focuses on the performance of poetry. The website is an ongoing exhibit that showcases students' performances, starting in the Spring semester of 2006.



What is your teaching philosophy?
A teaching philosophy is something teachers--or at least college professors--draft up when applying for jobs. I think it's useful I put it up here, in case anyone's curious about my teaching.

This is a draft. But then again, this is always a draft. I'm always re-working my ideas on teaching. [new window]

What is your college mailing address?
Department of English
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203

Please send review copies and other writerly and academic correspondence to this address.

Where is your office at?
Way to end a sentence with a preposition, Mr. Interrogator--a big no-no.

The better way to phrase if would be Could you tell me where your office is located?

OK, I'll try again. Could you please tell me where your office is located, Mr. Wiseguy Professor-type?

That's better, I guess.



Dolan Hall (that's it, pictured above)
442 Western Avenue
1st floor, Room #2
518-454-2812
my email: nesterd at strose dot edu

Can you direct me to some of your teaching resources?
Why, yes I can. Go to this page for Assessment Handouts, paper writing resources, and useful links.


I would like internship information. Do you have any?
Yes. Starting in Spring 2007, I work with English Department's internship class, working with students who are registering for English 494. If you are interested in an internship, download this form, read it, and set up a meeting with me.
Learning Contract/Application: Word | PDF