Monticello: An Afternoon at Thomas Jefferson’s Home
Cinthia Villarreal Carrillo
My first time to travel to Washington, DC was earlier this month, when I traveled to the nation’s capital for the Congressional City Conference. It is an understatement to say that I learned a lot: in a three-day period, we saw President Joe Biden, Mt. Vernon, and on the last day, Monticello. It was a LEAP-worthy experience:
It was a beautiful day, perfect for the great tour that was offered.
As we walked along the grounds, we noticed a reflecting pool under a tree that is hundreds of years old. It looked like a perfect opportunity for a photograph.
I got as low as I could to maximize the reflection, and I got the photograph I wanted, just in time for our photography exhibit!
Mike Yawn teaches at Sam Houston State University. In the past few years, he has taught courses on Politics & Film, Public Policy, the Presidency, Media & Politics, Congress, Statistics, Research & Writing, Field Research, and Public Opinion.
He has published academic papers in the Journal of Politics, Political Behavior, Social Security Quarterly, Film & History, American Politics Review, and contributed a chapter to the textbook Politics and Film.
He also contributes columns, news analysis, and news stories to newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express News, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Stamford Advocate, Greenwich Time, Huron Daily Tribune, Laredo Morning Times, Beaumont Enterprise, Connecticut Post, and Midland Reporter Telegram.
Yawn is also active in his local community, serving on the board of directors of the local YMCA and Friends of the Wynne. Previously, he served on the Huntsville's Promise and Stan Musial World Series Boards of Directors.
In 2007-2008, Yawn was one of eight scholars across the nation named as a Carnegie Civic Engagement Scholar by the Carnegie Foundation.
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