Tom Sacco is an adjunct professor of English at University of Bridgeport, where he has taught since 2008. He has a master’s degree in English and is also a certified reading consultant. He has taught for 49 years and spent many of those years teaching English, literature, and writing on the high school level in diverse communities which contributes to his ability to relate to a college population. Professor Sacco is the recipient of the 2020/2021 Excellence in Teaching Award from University of Bridgeport.