What about the initial email, just dropping the I? I get email like this a lot in the professional world, and for whatever reason I've found myself sensitive to it:

    Dear Dr. Pennebaker:

    Was part of your Introductory Psychology class last semester. 
    Enjoyed your lectures and learned so much. Received an
    email from you about doing some research with you. 
    Would there be a time to come by and talk about this?

    Pam