About the Authors

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About the Authors

	Brooke has been in the Communication Studies department at Cerritos College for 20 years, first as an adjunct and now as a full-time instructor.  Her love for interpersonal communication began at CSULB, where she earned her BA in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication.  She enjoys reading about new and exciting theories in the field. In her spare time, she loves to cross-stitch, hang out with her husband and daughters, or watch her favorite UK detective or period dramas.   And yes, that’s a real owl!
	Angela is a professor of Communication Studies at Cerritos College, where she has also served as department chair, Guided Pathways faculty coordinator, and on numerous campus committees. As a Cerritos College alumna, she is honored to contribute to the institution that laid the foundation for her academic and professional success. Her research interests center on interpersonal conflict management and developing communicative competence. Her joys in life are spending time with her family, traveling, reading, hiking, and teaching. Her dog is an Australian Shepherd named Finn.
	Kim has been teaching in public education for the last 30 years. She spent most of her teaching career in elementary education. Since retiring from teaching children, she has returned to what drew her to education - teaching Communication Studies. Currently teaching very part-time and asynchronously as an adjunct instructor for Cerritos College, Kim is enjoying her retired life!