Julia K. Porter

Experience

Dr. Julia Porter has worked in Higher Education since 2008, following a career as a High School teacher in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a PhD in Global Leadership from Indiana Tech, an MA in English Literature from Brooklyn College, and a BS in English Education from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI). She lives in Indiana with her husband, daughter, and rambunctious Australian Shepherd.

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A dilapidated wooden house stands in overgrown grass, weathered by time, under a cloudy sky, surrounded by bare trees.

How to Know If Your House is Haunted

Halloween is upon us and all of the exposure to all things spooky may lead you to believe that your house is haunted. Here are some indicators to help you figure out if you have spirits living with you and if your house is haunted.

Two cans with pierced letters "TRICK" and "TREAT" emit light on a brick step, surrounded by small orange pumpkins, creating a festive atmosphere.

2024 Halloween Home and Décor Trends

Although many people love decorating for Christmas, others go all out decking the house for Halloween. These tips will help you make your house extra fun and spooky this year.

A woman screams while holding a candle underneath a blanket, looking down at a man lying below her in a dimly lit, intimate setting.

How to Find Out if Someone Died in Your House

It's a strange question but how do you find out if someone died in your house?