Andrew S. McCullough received an MA TESOL degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Before coming to MSU in 1992, he taught EFL for four years at the U.S. Binational Center in Medellín, Colombia, also serving as Director of Curriculum for three years, then taught ESL for two years at LCP International in Glendora, CA. Andy teaches higher level writing, is a testing coordinator, has worked with special programs, the writing lab, and has served on the MITESOL Board for several years. Research interests include ESL writing, testing and teacher development. Advocating for ESL students and teachers are also important to him. Married, with three children and one grandchild, Andy enjoys his family, and activities like bicycling, reading, writing, public speaking, attending concerts, theater-going, watching movies, and time with friends.