Insight 2nd Ed_Peggy Mott

Peggy L. Mott, PhD Instructor of Sociology (Retired) Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX www.peggylmott.com Supported by more than 40 years of profes- sional experience, Dr. Mott was a sociology instructor at Palo Alto College from 1991 to 2010. Prior to obtaining this role, she was an assistant instructor at Southwest Texas State University from 1980 to 1982. Earlier in her career, she was the director of sales at the Lackland Air Force Base Arts and Crafts Center from 1972 to 1977, having been an instructor of ceramics with the organization since 1969. Dr. Mott first pursued an education with Southwest Texas State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1980. She contin- ued her studies with the school, completing a Master of Arts in 1982. Dr. Mott later earned a PhD in com- parative religions. She has been certified as an instructor of ceramic arts by the National Ceramic Art Institute. A respected voice in her areas of interest, Dr. Mott is affiliated with a number of professional organizations. The former vice president, president and a poet laureate of the San Antonio Poets Association, she is a member of the International Society of Poets and the Clipper Ship Poets. Additionally, she has been active with the San Antonio Ethnic Arts Society, the San Antonio Poetry Festival, and the Alamo Area Poets. Dr. Mott spent 44 years as a military wife and during this time, she spent more than 12,000 hours working closely with the volunteer group, Air Force Family Services Organization. She served as group coordinator on several occasions and co-coordinator. Dr. Mott’s works have been published in poetry journals worldwide. Also published was her own book of poetry, “Screaming Silences,” and she co-authored a book of activities for use in social science college classes. How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I don’t recall having many disruptions because I taught at the college level. At one point in time, we had a series