Eric Boys teaches English R101, College Composition; English R101S, College Composition Co-Requisite Support; English R102, Critical Thinking: Composition and Literature.

Mr. Boys travels the world enjoying the people from all walks of life from the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

He plays the harmonica and strums an acoustic guitar. Painting, writing, photographing, and working with clay are high on his list of creative and fun activities.

As an eclectic, student-centered teacher, Mr. Boys believes each person is their own living literature as well as each individual is their own living memoir story, who is always evolving and growing.

In addition, he believes every person's Writer's and Reader's Voices empower them to recreate the person they dream to become, plus your most passionate hope and wish motivates each person to persevere and never give up, but to fully succeed in whatever endeavor you pursue.

I am an educator and author of a series of YA fantasy novels. I teach a variety of courses in the English program at Oxnard College, including College Composition and its Corequisite Support, Critical Thinking through Composition & Literature, and English Literature I.

I am committed to helping students explore new ideas while developing their own perspectives and values. I teach students to compose effective essays using various rhetorical modes and to think critically as they research and read about relevant topics and issues. I also strive to foster an environment where students can develop greater empathy when engaging with each other and diverse viewpoints.

Was a member of the Los Angeles City Fire Department for 33 years. I was a Captain for 25 years. I worked in all Divisions of the city, was assigned to Recruit Training for 5 years. I also worked in Internal Affairs, 911 call taker, Chief Officers Staff Assistant, and sat on Entrance Interviews for 2 years.
I am married with 3 grown children. 2 of my boys are Captains with the LAFD.

I have been working as a Professional Expert at the Oxnard Regional Fire Academy for the past 15 years. I have been a part time Professor for 8 years.