Morag Elizabeth was an Instructional Specialist at the Reading Center at Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) from 2002-2011.  MPC is a community college, so our students come from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds and present a wide range of skill level.  The majority of the students enrolled in the Reading Center are college level students who need to improve their reading skills in order to be more successful at the college level.  However, we also work with those who are second-language learners, and students enrolled in our resource classes who have documented learning disabilities....Morag has worked with each of these populations very effectively.  She has a good understanding of the need to consider learning styles when teaching, as well as great empathy.  With these skills she brings a positive and supportive manner to any teaching situation.  She has a non-judgmental acceptance of people, an open and inquisitive mind.  [Morag is returning to teach in the Reading Center at MPC for the Fall of 2016].

~ Paula Norton, Reading Center Specialist, Monterey Peninsula College

I have known Morag Elizabeth since 1993.  She is a highly knowledgeable, articulate and skilled instructor.  I have observed her continuously strong and serious intellectual and personal dedication to her work and her philosophy.  She is empathetic and deeply committed to supporting students.  She serves as an outstanding role model for [them]…. 

~ Phyllis Peet, Ph.D., Director / Professor Emeritus, Women’s Programs / Women’s Studies / The Re-entry & Multi-Cultural Resource Center @ Monterey Peninsula College

It is a pleasure to recommend Morag Elizabeth.  I had the wonderful opportunity to work with her co-teaching Women’s Studies.  As a classroom instructor, I heard praise from students who are not normally effusive with comments about their coursework.  She created a safe learning environment so that students felt free to communicate about sensitive issues.  Her sunny disposition, generosity of spirit and heart showed in her ways of helping a colleague, an administrator or a student.  It was a delight to work with Morag…

~ Deborah Ruiz, Public Services Librarian, Monterey Peninsula College Library