Rate My Professor Stacy Gresell

Stacy Gresell is a professor in Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs at Lone Star College-CyFair, where she serves as Department Chair of the Speech Department within the Division of Social Sciences and Business. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois State University and her Master’s degree in Communication Studies from Eastern Michigan University. Gresell has taught both online and classroom-based courses at Lone Star College since 2007. Her teaching focuses on developing students' communication abilities for personal relationships, professional settings, and broader societal impact. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her prior professional roles, including managing a mentorship program in the non-profit sector in Detroit and leading training and diversity initiatives in the automotive industry. This experience underscores her commitment to illustrating the versatile applications of communication skills across various fields, aligning with her passion for teaching as her primary vocation.

Gresell instructs core courses such as SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication and SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication, which emphasize practical strategies for effective interaction in business, workplaces, and interpersonal contexts. As a member of the Honors faculty at Lone Star College-CyFair, she contributes to programs celebrating academic excellence, including the annual Student Symposium that recognizes top student achievements campus-wide. She has supported the institution's speech team, which has earned gold medals and advanced to nationals. Additionally, Gresell enriches the campus cultural landscape through her encaustic and mixed media art exhibitions at the Bosque Gallery, such as "Mostly Mixed Messages" in 2014 and "Salty" in 2020, where she challenges viewers with works incorporating found objects. Through her faculty blog, she provides resources like textbook details to support student success in her courses. Her contributions extend to campus events, including the dedication of a Peace Pole promoting peace initiatives.