Amani Francis
- Title
- Adjunct Faculty
- Amani.Francis@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Humanities & Communication
- College
- College of Arts & Sciences
Office Hours
Via Zoom by appointmentBiography
Amani Francis, Ed.D., is a lifelong learner, educator, sustainable forest preservationist, and small business owner. Francis is a doctoral candidate in Baylor University’s EdD Learning and Organizational Change program and faculty in the Humanities and Communication department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Francis’ current research focuses on mindfulness through the lens of self-determination theory for Black male college students. Francis’ additional research spans a wide range of concentrations to include nature-based mindfulness (NBM) for college students, NBM for marginalized populations, hidden Black indigeneity and cultural intersectionality, the Greek mythical elements of service and aversion in historical and contemporary Black literature, genealogical studies, and ancient autochthonous history.Education
- Ed.D. - Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change, Baylor University
- M.A. - Master of Arts in English, Texas Southern University
- B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in English, Southern University at New Orleans
Currently Teaching
- ENGL 221: Technical Report Writing
Courses Taught
COM 122 - English Composition
ENGL 106 - Introduction to Composition
ENGL 221 - Technical Report Writing
ENGL 2343 - Mythology and Folklore