A wife, mother of two adult children, and graduate of Baylor University, Anne Pharr has taught English and First Year Seminar at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee, since 1998. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Anne served for eight years as program coordinator for the College's First Year Seminar course. She also collaborated with colleagues on the development of a college-wide initiative, Partners for Student Potential (PSP), which worked to deepen and broaden faculty and staff awareness of the challenges and strengths represented by at-risk students. Recently, she completed Renovaré's Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. Besides enjoying family and friends, Anne's passions include heartfelt conversations, writing, music, reading, exercise, Henry the dog, and a great cup of coffee — preferably first thing each morning.
What practices can foster a sense of openness in college classrooms? Anne Pharr digs into her own experiences and develops new insights into the ways we can welcome students in our school.
How do real women professors stay connected to their faith in the real world? Anne Pharr sits down with Dr. Andra Gillespie to hear about her habits and practices.
Anne Pharr's interview with business professor Sandy Jap offers insight into the ways mentorship and a deep sense of purpose can knit our spiritual lives with our professional work.
