— I’m Gabriel Wisnewski-Parks, an Associate Instructor at Western Carolina University, who teaches public speaking, media literacy, and civically engaged argument.
Speak better
View activities for improving speaking skills.
Serve
Read about Gabriel’s experiences coaching Mock Trial and commencement speakers.
Media Analysis
Learn how videogames reimagine identities and relationships.
What students say
“Professor Parks’ lectures/discussions were very helpful, thorough, fun, and encouraged students to think critically…Students taught how to apply the key concepts to future careers and life in general.”
Anonymous course survey, Spring 2025
“Prof. Parks’ teaching style is amazing, and he is a wonderful teacher who encourages others to think and explain their reasoning. He wants everyone to do well and to participate.”
Anonymous course survey, Fall 2025
“Gabriel Parks, my GOAT.”
– Anonymous WCU Yik Yak user, Spring 2026
Latest Posts
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I’m happy to have just finished an orientation with Grace Cheshire at Davidson College for the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative. As… Read more
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In November, 2023, I was honored to receive a Top Paper Award from the National Communication Association (Basic Course Division)!… Read more
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What do your various profiles on social media say about your authentic sense of self? What should they say? Honored… Read more