Diane Persin Economakis

Diane Persin Economakis is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Indiana University South Bend, where she has taught since 2006. She also serves as Executive Director of the South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras, blending her academic expertise with community arts leadership.

Education

• MA, University of Notre Dame
• B.A. in English, Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College
• B.S. in Secondary Education/English, Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College
• B.M. in Violin Performance, Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College

Research Focus

Her scholarly interests center on the intersection of technology with educational/work practices and interdisciplinary connections between music and literature. This is reflected in her development of the course Music and Literature (T390) and research on technology's societal impacts.

Teaching Portfolio

Key courses include:

• English W270: Argumentative Writing (restructured under her guidance)
• English W131: Elementary Composition
• English T390: Music and Literature (course creator)