Dr. Benedetto Youssef

Instructor

Benedetto Youssef
Email
Personal Pronouns
He/Him
Language(s) Spoken
English, Italian
Nationality
Italy, Lebanon
Doctorate
D.A., English Pedagogy, Murray State University
Master's
M.A., English and Creative Writing, Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's
B.A., Fordham University
Associate's
Certifications
Hobbies/Interests
Dr. Youssef is an avid snowboarder and outdoor enthusiast. He is also passionate about writing, cooking, and reading a good novel.
Favorite Quote
"Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
Biography

Dr. Youssef is an Instructor of English at Hudson County Community College. He primarily focuses on composition and rhetoric, research methodology, and contemporary pedagogical practices. Lately, he's been exploring how narratology and storytelling can be used as a powerful conduit for student growth and achievement. He is also interested in myth and mythology, creative writing, comparative literature, and speculative fiction.

Growing up, Dr. Youssef's bedroom had two closets: one for his clothes, the other filled with books, an ad hoc household library; this fueled his love of all things literature! Dr. Youssef has spent over a decade in academia, predominantly as a high school teacher and adjunct professor. In 2023, he graduated with his doctorate from Murray State University. His dissertation focused on narratology and disability studies. He was hired as an Instructor of English at Hudson County Community College in 2023, where he continues to explore his passion for the written word and student success.