Ms. Barbara Flinn

Senior Lecturer
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Ms. Barbara Flinn

Senior Lecturer

English & World Languages

DeBartolo Hall 229

phone: (330) 941-1653

bzflinn@ysu.edu

Bio

I am a Youngstown native and former HR Executive who returned to teaching and to Youngstown after decades living in seven different states and the UAE. I was hired as a Lecturer in 2019 after three years as an adjunct and since then have taken on a Composition Co-ordinator role and a Presidential appointment as a Faculty Athletic Representive. I'm also on the Student Conduct Advisory Board and the Student Success Sub-Committee. I love my job and my students and wake up every morning excited about what I'm going to learn that day.

Teaching Interests

Writing! Students who cannot express themselves in writing clearly and concisely will likely struggle to find success in any career and elsewhere in their lives. Learning how to meet students where they are and help them gain confidence in themselves and their writing is my passion.
It's not about the grammar; it's about taking the time to compose thoughts, put those thoughts into words and then put them together to accurately reflect those thoughts to a reader.

  • Education
    • 1981

      MA, English

      Youngstown State University

    • 1977

      BA, English and Secondary Education

      Youngstown State University

  • Professional Positions
    • 2019 -

      Youngstown State University

      Lecturer

    • 2018 - 2019

      Kent State University

      Part-time Faculty

    • 2016 - 2019

      Youngstown State University

      Part-time Faculty

    • 2009 - 2012

      Cleveland Clinic

      HR Business Partner (Cleveland); Chief HR Officer (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

    • 2002 - 2015

      Progressive Insurance

      HR/Recruiting

  • Administrative Assignments
    • 2022 - present

      Coordinator

  • Public Service
    • 2023 - present

      Volunteer
      Mahoning County Board of Elections

    • 2020 - present

      Board Member
      Youngstown City Health District

    • 2017 - 2018

      Chair
      Mayor of Youngstown Transition Committee

    • 2014 - 2015

      Committee Member
      Mill Creek Park