Nathan Drapela

Nathan Drapela is a Visiting Assistant Professor of German at Reed College, effective July 2024. Previously, Nathan served as a Graduate Writing Coach and Graduate Student Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from August 2021 to May 2024, where responsibilities included teaching introductory German courses and assisting with large lecture courses. At Duke University, Nathan worked as an Intern in Graduate Student Affairs from September 2022 to May 2023, contributing to professional development initiatives and website maintenance. Earlier experience includes teaching German courses at Duke University from August 2018 to May 2020, serving as an English Teaching Assistant with Fulbright Austria from October 2015 to June 2017, and various roles in customer service and education. Nathan holds a PhD in German Studies from Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, German, and English Literature from Western Washington University.