Meet The Team
Dr. Mary Lutze
Director
Bio: Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Dr. Lutze
held the position of writing center associate director at Loyola University Chicago,
where she earned her Ph.D. in English in May 2020. She attained her B.A. in English
at Evangel University and her M.A. in English at Missouri State University. In her
downtime she enjoys creating chalkboard art, playing complex board games, noshing
food in all forms, streaming anime, "Buffy," or "Doctor Who," and tending her various
(and hilariously named) house plants. Odds are you will find her listening to either
music or audiobooks while brainstorming how best to assist UAFS students in achieving
academic success.
Specialties: Dr. Lutze's academic interests include Writing Center theory and practice, early modern literature, disability studies, and deaf theatre.
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Jeffrey Warndof, M.A.
Professional Writing Tutor
Phone: 479-788-7526
Email: Jeffrey.Warndof@uafs.edu
Bio: Jeffrey's prior experience includes teaching freshman composition as a graduate assistant,
teaching English in South Korea, and working as an academic advisor at the University
of Arkansas at Monticello. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing and
a Master of Arts in teaching English as a second language. In his spare time, he enjoys
writing screenplays, cooking, gardening, and watching LeBron dominate.
Specialties: Tutoring ESL writers and creative writing (screen plays, poetry, and short story)
Pronouns: He / Him / His
Stacey DuVaul, M.A.
English Instructor & Writing Center Administrative Staff
Phone: 479-788-7661
Email: Stacey.DuVaul@uafs.edu
Bio: Stacey DuVaul has taught English courses for 30 years, including more than 25 years
at UAFS. She received her Associate of Arts at (then) Westark Community College, her
Bachelor of Arts in English education and her Master of Science in college teaching
of English from Northeastern State University. In addition to teaching college, high
school, and vacation bible school, she has worn a variety of hats over the years,
including wife, mother, writer, volunteer firefighter, photographer, and floral designer.
She enjoys spending time with her family and watching over her flock of shepherds
(five German shepherds and one wannabe). She exercises her mind and body by reading,
writing, working out, and walking. She doesn't run unless the convenience store is
closing and she’s out of chocolate.
Specialties: She specializes in people skills, enjoying the process of getting to know students and working one-on-one with them to establish a relationship and create a better paper. She has worked extensively to help students across the curriculum revise essays, research projects, compose letters of application for grad school, med school, internships, and scholarships, and prepare presentations. Perhaps most importantly she loves to write and loves to teach, so she is at home in this work.
Melanie Bradley, Senior
English Major and Creative Writing Minor
Favorite Quote: “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day without any mistakes in it yet?” – "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery
Personal Interests
- Writing for fun (because of course)
- Making hand-bound books
- Raising chickens in my backyard
Specialties
- Essay Organization / Structure
- Pre-Writing Strategies
- Application of Literary Theory
- Brainstorming Paper Topics
- Outlining Papers
- Creative Writing (Fiction)
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Daniela Chavarria, Junior
English with Teacher Licensure Major
Favorite Quote: “I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you’re not, I hope you have the courage
to start all over again.” – The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Personal Interests
- Cleaning and upgrading my car
- Spending time with my boyfriend and family
- Playing volleyball and binge-watching Stranger Things and anything that has Wanda
Maximoff in it
Specialties
- Spanish (I can conduct appointments for clients in Spanish if needed)
- Pre-Writing Strategies
- Expanding Ideas
- Clarity and making ideas concise
- APA Format
- Fine-tuning rough drafts
Pronouns
- She / Her / Hers
Zachary Duke, Senior
English with Teacher Licensure Major
Favorite Quote: "The Lord of the Rings" series by J.R.R. Tolkien; "Jack Ryan" series by Tom Clancy; "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series by Douglas Adams
Personal Interests
- Sketching
- Reading
- Traveling
- Writing
- Gaming
- Pondering the deepest questions of the universe, like, "What would my dog sound like if he could talk?"
Specialties
- MLA and APA Formats
- Brainstorming Paper Topics
- Academic Writing and Formatting
- Steps in the Writing Process
- Developing Creative Voice
- Citation Consultation
- Grammar and Punctuation
Pronouns: He / Him / His
Emma Espino, Junior
Studio Art Major and Geoscience Minor
Favorite Book: “Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley (I refuse to believe Victor is "the REAL monster." You guys are just haters.)
Favorite Book: “Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley (I refuse to believe Victor is "the REAL monster." You guys are just haters.)
Personal Interests
- Digital painting (Thank you, "Undo" button.)
- Video games
- Enjoying memes in both Spanish and English
- Whatever Starbucks puts in their iced matcha
Specialties
- Analysis and Developing Ideas (Let's break apart that prompt together!)
- Organization and Flow
- Thesis Development
- Grammar
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Holly Farrar, Sophomore
English with Teacher Licensure Major
Favorite Quote: “All great achievements require time.” – Maya Angelou
Personal Interests
- My favorite things to do include working toward giving my 4 dogs their best lives!
- Traveling
- Reading
- Refinishing furniture
- Reading medical journals/studies…yes, for fun.
Specialties
- Essay Organization / Structure
- Brainstorming Paper Topics
- Research Methods and Source Integration
- MLA Format
- Critical Thinking
- Deductive Reasoning
Pronouns
- She / Her / Hers
Joshua Freeman, Senior
History Major and Anthropology Minor
Favorite Book: “Governing the Commons” by Elinor Ostrom
Favorite Book: “Governing the Commons” by Elinor Ostrom
Personal Interests
- Researching theory
- Skyrim
Specialties
- Pre-Writing and Brainstorming
- Writing for the Social Sciences (History, Sociology, and Anthropology)
- Thesis Formation and Development
- Research Assistance and Source Integration
- MLA and Chicago Turabian Formats
Pronouns: He / Him / His
Paul Hackbarth, Lifelong Learner
Geology Major
Favorite Quote: “Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind,
they can change our world.” – Jack Kornfield
Personal Interests
- Software engineering
- Tai Chi
- The music of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, and Jacques Brel
- The pursuit of learning – I've earned two bachelor's degrees in mathematics (1969
and 2017) and a bachelor’s degree in Biology (2020).
Specialties
- Writing for Biology, Philosophy, and Rhetoric
- Logic, Critical Thinking, and Argument Analysis
- Brainstorming Paper Topics
- Researched Arguments
- Grammar
Pronouns: He / Him / His
Emilee Hatwig, Junior
English with Teacher Licensure Major
Favorite Quote: “You're always you, and that don't change, and you're always changing, and there's nothing you can do about it.” – Neil Gaiman, "The Graveyard Book"
Personal Interests
- Writing
- Baking
- Drawing, painting, and various crafting projects
- Video production/editing
- 2019 graduate with an Associate of Science in digital design and a Bachelor of Science in animation technology
- The 80s, 90s, and Studio Ghibli movies
- Hozier
- Neil Gaiman
Specialties
- Grammar
- Project Structure and Organization
- MLA Format
- Literary Theory
- Creative and Academic Writing
- Brainstorming Ideas
- Proofreading
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Raiven McGill, Freshman
Psychology Major with a Biology Minor
Favorite Quote: “It takes the same amount of energy to work on a big problem as it does a small one.
So why bother with the small ones?” – Dr. Mario Cappechi, Nobel Prize Recipient
Personal Interests
- Music Enthusiast
- Avid Reader
- Writing
- Video Games
- Drawing / Painting / Sketching
- Traveling
- Photography
- Stationary / Designing
Specialties
- Essay Organization / Structure
- Pre-Writing / Brainstorming
- Forming Introductions
- Revising / Editing
- Fine-tuning Drafts
- APA and MLA Formats
Pronouns
- She / Her / Hers
Samantha Roberts, Junior
Studio Art Major and Creative Writing Minor
Favorite Books: The Captive Prince series by C.S. Pacat
Personal Interests
- Digital illustration and comics
- Video games
- Cosplaying
- Fashion and style
- Watching "Bob’s Burgers," specifically, on loop. Forever. Send help.
Specialties
- Thesis and Content Development
- Academic Writing
- Creative Writing
- Essay Organization and Structure
- MLA Format
- Grammar and Spelling
- Editing and Revision
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Mackenzie Slusser, Junior
Media Communication Major and Rhetoric and Writing Minor
Favorite Book: “Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time” by Rob Sheffield
Favorite Book: “Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time” by Rob Sheffield
Personal Interests
- Music enthusiast
- Reading memoirs, outdoor adventure books, and a little fiction here and there
- Playing with my new bernedoodle puppy
- Jogging, yoga sculpt, and Pilates
- Learning about specialty coffee from my fiancé and learning how to skateboard
Specialties
- Brainstorming Topics
- MLA and APA Formats
- Essay Structure and Organization
- Thesis Development
- Source Integration / In-Text Citations
- Academic and Journalistic Writing
- Research Strategies
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Avreigh Watson, Sophomore
English Major with Teacher Licensure
Favorite Book: "1984" by George Orwell
Personal Interests
- Old television
- YA books (or any books – I don’t discriminate)
- The OKC Thunder
- Classical music
- Taylor Swift
- History
- Art
Specialties
- Style
- Thesis Development
- Essay Organization and Flow
- Creative Writing (Fiction / Prose and Poetry)
- Proofreading
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers
Savannah Yancy, Freshman
Psychology Major
Personal Interests
- Camping
- Hiking
- Traveling
- Anything outdoors, really
Specialties
- APA and MLA Formats
- Sentence Structure
- Rhetorical Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Topic Brainstorming
- Revising Drafts
Pronouns
- She / Her / Hers