Gayle Foley is a life-long (eternal) Christian, growing up in a church-going family with two sisters and two brothers. She has used her faith as a roadmap for life. She attended Concordia University, majoring in English, and later received her Master's in Elementary Education from Wayne State University.
She has taught grades 2-12 at various Christian schools in Michigan, Illinois, and even at a mission school in Okinawa, Japan. With over 25 years' experience, Gayle's love for English and grammar helps lead students toward improved writing skills.
Gayle Foley loves living in Michigan, with all its seasons; although partial to warm, breezy spring days, she also loves piles of snow in winter. Widowed with no children, Gayle lives in a condo with very friendly Christian neighbors. She attends church (in person and online) and participates in regular Bible study groups. Gayle cherishes time to read, occasionally meets friends for coffee, breakfast, or lunch, and delights in researching her family tree.
Testimonials
"At the time I thought the course was very challenging, but in hindsight the structure and expectations prepared me exceptionally well for college writing. I have earned A’s on all of my papers, and I now recognize how strong my preparation was."Grace
"Sarah’s English professor, who also directs the college Writing Center, encouraged her to enroll in his advanced writing course after reviewing her research paper. The preparation she received here positioned her for advanced collegiate-level writing opportunities."Martha
"I loved how poetic descriptions made me think about how word choice shapes meaning. Literature feels richer and more powerful now."Student
"The most valuable skill I gained is the ability to analyze literature and look past the story to find hidden meaning. Many stories have underlying messages, and I find it fascinating to uncover them."Student
"The most valuable piece of knowledge I will take away from this course is how to critique and appreciate literature. As I read more books, I noticed certain types of characters I enjoy, characters I don’t enjoy, and certain techniques that shape meaning. It’s important to me to understand literature more deeply and to develop my own informed opinions."Student