David Tasker teaches writing at Metropolitan State University of Denver and teaches Italian at the University of Denver and the Denver chapter of the Dante Alighieri Society. He loves creating community in the classroom through curiosity, cultural exchange, and respect, and is especially passionate about helping students develop their ideas and voices in writing through inquiry and developing the writing process. David has studied Applied Linguistics and TESOL and works with international and first-generation students to share their stories and perspectives. He also enjoys live music.