Paul Hengesteg shares the following: Originally from Northwood, Iowa. (any fellow north Iowans or Worth Countians out there?). I attended Simpson College (‘ 99) as a Theatre Arts and German double-major ISU has always had a presence in my life. Not only is my sister an alumna of ISU, but I was very active in … Continue reading CELT Teaching Spotlight: Paul Hengesteg
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