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CHRISTIAN DE MATTEO

Position(s): Associate Chairperson and Associate Professor, General Education and Writing Lab Coordinator

Department(s): Faculty

MFA, Columbia University • BA, College of Mount St. Vincent
“Words – knowing them, understanding them, being able to put them together and be heard, understood and agreed with – are the ultimate power and the consummate tools of success. My job is to activate this power in my students so they can go forth and change the world for the better. I can think of no better job to have.”

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