Christina McElwee is an associate professor of English at Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, Mich. Prior to entering the wonderful world of higher education, Christina taught for several years in the K-12 school system. Christina has found writing to be both cathartic and an excellent way to connect and communicate with her students. As an educational, inspirational and social justice writer, Christina has been published in Grand Valley State University’s "Colleague Magazine," several Christian-based publications and "Pensive Magazine."