Michael Mendoza

Michael Mendoza received his Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida in 2000. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in Medieval Studies from the University of Connecticut in 2004 specializing in literature, Latin and history. He began a PhD program in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies and completed course work, exams and a dissertation prospectus. After teaching part-time for community colleges and state universities in Connecticut, he moved back to Florida in 2011 to teach full time for Seminole State College at the Lee campus at Oviedo. In his time at Oviedo, he enjoys hosting guest speaker events in conjunction with the library and conducting book clubs through the Read to Succeed program; both of which revolve around super-heroes and graphic novels.