Daniel Leyes

Daniel Leyes

Professor
Speech Communication Department
Humanities Institute

Faculty member since: 1999

Courses Taught

Public Speaking

Intro to Oral Language Skills

Advanced Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor of Arts, St. John’s University

Master of Arts, Southern Illinois University

Contact Information

Office: Larrison Hall

Phone: 732-224-2530

Email: dleyes@brookdalecc.edu

Describe one or more of your biggest achievements as a Brookdale faculty member:
I created the Communication Disorders program at Brookdale and coached the Brookdale Speech and Debate team to hundreds of awards, including national and international recognition. I was a 2006-07 Outstanding Colleague Award winner and co-wrote the book Public Speaking in the Semiosphere: Creating a Meaningful Experience for Your Audience with my colleague Howard Miller.

Do you work outside of the college as well?
I founded Semiosphere Consulting, LLC, in 2013, through which I help coach professionals to improve their public speaking. I also serve on the Bradley Beach Environmental Commission

What would you say is your most memorable moment – or moments – as a member of the Brookdale community?
My most memorable moment was when our forensics (speech and debate) team was named International Forensics Association Community College Champions in 2003. That was one of the highlights of my 15 year coaching career.

What do you think separates Brookdale from other colleges?
I think what distinguishes Brookdale is the quality of the faculty. I thought I was a very good teacher until I came here. From watching my colleagues, I learned that I really needed to raise my game, and have worked hard over the years to be the most effective teacher I can be. I am inspired by the great teachers here at Brookdale, and aspire to be one of them.