Faculty Directory
Marianne Trale
Professor | Language and Communication
- Boyce Campus, N493
- Faculty office hours are available through self-service.
| Degree | Emphasis | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| M.F.A. | Writing/Composition | University of Pittsburgh |
| B.A./B.S. | Writing/Political Science | University of Pittsburgh |
| A.A. | English | Community College of Allegheny County |
Biography
Marianne was born and raised in New York and currently lives in Monroeville with her dog, a chug named Buddy. She has four children, which she raised alone, and four grandchildren. Her son, Brandy, graduated from CCAC and is now an orthopedic surgeon. Her granddaughter is a funeral director. Marianne is a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral parish. Her long time boyfriend that she met while working at the Tribune Review is also a member of the parish. They both believe in the motto "live simply, so others can simply live."
Awards
Distinguished Fulbright Fellowship, Manchester University, UK awarded 2023
Student Choice Award for Extraordinary Faculty, CCAC, Boyce Campus 2013
Student Choice Award for Extraordinary Faculty, CCAC, Boyce Campus 2012
Student Choice Award for Extraordinary Faculty, CCAC, Boyce Campus 2011
Student Choice Award for Extraordinary Faculty, CCAC, Boyce Campus 2010
NEH Fellowship: Summer Scholar, Passages to Cleveland: Memory and Landmarks
Migration, 2011
NEH Fellowship: Along the Shore, Exploring the Brooklyn
Waterfront 2009.
Fellowship: Speaking Across the Disciplines, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
Spotlight Award, Keystone Press Award, 1997 Second Place – Best Commentary
Spotlight Award, Honorable Mention, Keystone Press Award, 2001
The Academy of American Poets Competition:
Second Prize, 1984 (judged by Maxine Kumin)
Finalist, 1981 (judged by Louis Simpson)
Second Prize, 1980 (judged by Gerald Costanzo)
Every day is a memorable experience at CCAC
I teach English to help my students be successful in expressing who they are and what they want.
I was a champion baton twirler, and I sang in a rock and roll band.
Quote is the verb; quotation is the noun.