Spring Break
Instructor starts new chapter in life
Leaving OSU to experience life at its fullest, Amy Leer will conduct last lecture today
Nick Ngo
Issue date: 11/30/07 Section: News
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Having taught at OSU for six years, Leer, an instructor in women studies, has decided that it's time to explore new horizons. As fall term comes to an end, Leer will grade her last test and bid adieu to OSU.
"Despite the amazing aspects of OSU, I believe it is important not to live an unlived life," Leer said.
"I am the kind of person who doesn't live in fear of personal innovation - I always seek to challenge myself and seize opportunities when they come."
Leer will venture to New York to work for Home and Garden Television producing a TV show and travel to Dublin, Ireland for research and teaching.
"Amy has been a fabulous teacher for us," said Susan Shaw, the director of women studies.
Shaw said it shows that Leer loves the content of womens studies.
"[Amy] has a lot of energy, especially for an instructor," Shaw said.
"She has gone above and beyond with her contribution. She has brought in an emphasis of pop culture that has been interesting to students."
Leer teaches courses such as Sex and the City; witches, midwives and healer and gender and science, in addition to women's studies introductory courses.
The Sex and the City class was started by Leer. In its first year, 500 students signed up for the class; the following year, 400 students registered for the class.
"She has been instrumental in increasing minors in women studies," Shaw said. "Students go into the class, find it interesting and join the major."
Leer said she'll miss working with OSU professors and co-workers.
"I have had the opportunity to meet, learn from and work with brilliant people," Leer said.
November Papaleo, a graduate student in interdisciplinary studies, said Leer is the most innovative professor she has ever worked with.
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