Denise Mussman

Denise Mussman, Ed.D., is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Language and Cultural Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), where she has been teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) since 1994. She specializes in accent modification and has developed curricula for EAP programs, including the Seminar for International Teaching Assistants and the Seminar for International Faculty. Her work focuses on supporting international students in navigating language, cultural, and educational transitions.

Education:

• BA in French from the University of Kansas
• MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Chicago
• Studies in Speech Pathology at SIU-Edwardsville

Mussman’s professional activities include presenting at international conferences (e.g., TESOL, MIDTESOL, PNRU in Thailand) and editing TESOL's revised New Ways in Teaching Writing. She has also served as Awards Chair for MIDTESOL and currently holds leadership roles in the St. Louis-Lyon Sister Cities and Alliance Française of St. Louis.

Contact: denise@umsl.edu | Office: 536 Clark Hall | Phone: (314) 516-5186