Keep It Simple Sociologists
K.I.S.S.
Our Mission.
To help Intro instructors improve their work-life balance and actively engage Gen Y & Z students.
Co-Author Angela Thompson, Ph.D
Dr. Thompson received her B.A. in English and Sociology from Wellesley College, her joint M.A. in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Brandeis University, and her Ph.D. in Sociology also from Brandeis University. Her doctoral research addressed the role of the wedding planner in the American wedding industry. Other wedding related topics she has studied include the emotion work of wedding work, the role of the male wedding coordinator, minority participation in the wedding industry, as well as a comparison between the wedding and funeral industries.
Co-Author Keith Whitworth, Ph.D.
Dr. Whitworth has taught at Texas Christian University since 1998 within the TCU Department of Sociology & Anthropology specializing in sustainability and the social impacts of technology. He teaches Introductory Sociology; Sustainability: Environmental, Economic, and Social Justice Issues; Social Media, Technology, and Society; Applied Sociology; Sociology of Religion; Health, Illness, & Medicine; and a 3-week summer study abroad course pertaining to sustainability in Japan and a similar course in Scandinavia.
Wondering if SY will be beneficial for you and your students?
You deserve to actively engage students and enjoy life outside of work. And that’s what SY helps you do. Let’s see if SY
is the right fit for you!
Our Values.
We live in a fast-paced society where we are applauded for the more work we put in, but those norms don’t have to
be our guiding values. In fact, at SY, our values are much different:
Embrace and Drive Innovation
Keep It Simple and Sustainable
Create Open and Honest Relationships
Build a Positive Team and Community Spirit
Focus on Thriving and Happiness
Why? Because you matter, and we are here for you.
Let’s Meet.
Wondering if SY is a good fit for you and your students? We want to hear from you and answer your questions. Let’s
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