Languages, Humanities, and Communication Pathway

John Lynch is a faculty member in the English Department at Los Angeles City College, where his teaching and mentorship focus on creative writing, literature, and critical thinking. With a deep commitment to fostering independent thought, he encourages students to push beyond surface-level analysis and develop their unique academic voices. He views mentorship as a collaborative process that empowers students to develop confidence, clarity, and purpose in their academic work. If you’d like to meet with him, please email him at @email.

Sara Mortimer-Boyd is a faculty member in the English Department at Los Angeles City College. Her teaching and research interests include early 19th-century American literature, contemporary American fiction and poetry, and creative writing with a focus on fiction. She is committed to fostering literary analysis, creativity, and critical engagement, encouraging students to connect historical and contemporary texts to their own voices and experiences. Professor Mortimer-Boyd seeks mentees who are proactive, self-motivated, and open to feedback. If you’d like to meet with Professor Mortimer-Boyd, please email her at @email.

Kirk Sever is a faculty member in the English and ESL Departments at Los Angeles City College. His primary areas of focus include creative writing and composition, where he encourages students to strengthen their writing skills, explore self-expression, and develop critical thinking. He emphasizes both the craft of writing and its power as a tool for communication and connection. If you’d like to meet with Professor Sever, please email him at @email.