McCann, Thomas M.

Thomas M. McCann is an associate professor of English at Northern Illinois University, where he contributes to the teacher certification program. He taught high school for 25 years, including seven years working in an alternative high school. He has been a high school English department chair, an assistant principal, and an assistant superintendent. His published work has appeared in "Educational Leadership", "Research in the Teaching of English", the "English Journal", and the" Illinois English Bulletin". His co-authored books include "Explorations: Introductory Activities for Literature and