Wofford gives both teacher and student the liberty to explore, experiment and try new approaches to education. For many faculty members, that means bringing intellectual passions beyond their disciplines into the classroom to connect with and inspire students.

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Dr. Deidra Coleman: mathmatics and superheros

Dr. Peter Schmunk: art history and classical music

Dr. Begoña Caballero-Garcia: Spanish and social justice

Dr. Beau Christ: computer science and the Beatles

Dr. Stacey Hettes: biology and pottery

Dr. John Miles: English and Native American culture

Dr. Philip Swicegood: finance and fly-fishing

Dr. Natalie Grinnel: English and baseball

Dr. Jeremy Henkel: philosophy and tae kwon do