Susan Stafford (B.A. 1999)
Toronto, Canada
Director of my own publicity firm called UNIT:PR that specilizes in communications for Canada's film and television industries. I have also published articles in Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper and NYC's Photo District News magazine.
susan@unitpr.com
My friends who received business degrees often told me that I would have no career prospects as an English major. I am so thankful that I followed my heart. While some of them have worked in the same corporate job since we graduated, I have been able to open more doors to more adventures then I would have thought possible because of the skills I learned as an English major. Thank you to all my teachers who pushed me to be better, especially Dr. Cash!
Jacqueline Harris (B.A. 1988)
NY, NY
Production Editor/Typesetter at Black Enterprise Magazine, Former production editor/graphic designer at Electronic Engineering Times
ekacj_39@yahoo.com
I’m happy to see that Dr. Gabbin and Dr Hoskins are still on staff.
Brent Andrew Bowles (B.A. 1998; M.A. 2000)
Virginia Beach, VA
On faculty at Kempsville Middle School in Virginia Beach, teaching sixth-grade English; contributing writer to The Virginian-Pilot's book and literature sections.
brentbowles@cox.net; Brent.Bowles@VBSchools.com
Building upon the still-vivid Shakespeare lessons from Drs. Favila and Cohen, I have adapted Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" for sixth-grade Advanced English students, and annually direct a live performance featuring my students before a 200+-person audience. They speak in dialogue and use original performance techniques to discover connections between Shakespeare's plays and contemporary life, as well as between Shakespeare's characters and the audiences who watch their stories unfold.
Alison Wendling (B.A.2005)
Virginia Beach, VA
Training Liaison/Training Coordinator:
Sarah J. Calihan (B.A. 2006)
Richmond, VA
First year law student at the University of Richmond
sarah.calihan@richmond.edu
Laura Thornton (B.A. 2007)
Charlottesville, VA
Sales Manager, Keswick Vineyards
thorntonlauralee@gmail.com
Amber Wyatt (B.A. 2003)
Washington, D.C. area
Senior Deputy Director of Marketing Communications for an education company, Envision EMI; responsible for editing all marketing materials (direct mail, web sites, promotional materials, etc.)
awyatt@envisionemi.com
I work for a wonderful company with lots of opportunity. We are always looking for great people to join our team. Please contact me if you'd like more information or have questions!
Sharon Thomas (B.A. 1989)
Elkton, Maryland
English Teacher and Literacy Coach
teacherthomas@comcast.net
JMU made me the teacher and school-wide literacy advocate that I am today. Teaching high school is scary these days but is worth the terror and trauma. If you ever need any assistance with a career in high school, a career in Maryland, or the National Board Certification process, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Lauren Blosse (B.A. 2005)
Washington, DC
Media Relations, American Forest & Paper Associatio
laurenblosse@gmail.com
Just perusing the site and wanted to drop a line. I have fond memories of learning from the best (Dr. Gilliatt and Dr. Mark Facknitz, of course!). I often toy with the idea of returning for my MA. All the best to everyone in the 'Burg!
Sean McCarthy (B.A. 1999)
New York City
Vice President, Securitized Products at the investment bank Lehman Brothers Inc.
sean00mac@gmail.com
It is nice to see that Dr. Hoskins is now head of the department! One of the primary reasons reason I am as successful today is because of his efforts to help me during difficult times. I always thought the English department had the best and most approachable teachers. I look forward to reading Dr. Cash's biography on Larry Brown!
Laura Cowherd (B.A. 2001)
Arlington, VA
I teach ESOL in Prince William County Public Schools
cowherlv@pwcs.edu
Comments: I got hired in 2002, while completing my certification/M.Ed at Mary Wash. Take advantage of volunteer opportunities in the Harrisonburg area schools if you are thinking about teaching. Feel free to contact me by email.
Patricia (PJ) Bryan (B.A. 2004)
New York, NY
Associate features editor, FIRST for Women magazine
bryanpj81@hotmail.com
Jackie Gould (B.A. 2001)
Boston, MA
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission, Suffolk University
gouldjl@juno.com
Comments: If anyone is interested in pursuing a career in higher education, please don't hesitate to contact me! Higher ed is a fun, rewarding field. A degree in English is quite useful and relevant.
Daniel Clare (B.A. 2003)
Washington, D.C.
International Import Agent for Billington Imports, a wine importer based in Washington, D.C.
dclare@billingtonwines.com
Comments: I work in a very diverse multi-national environment: Spanish, Italian, German, and French are spoken throughout the course of a typical business day. As the in-house English Major, I spend a good deal of my time (happily, I might add), as the unofficial English consultant for the company. Methinks I should consider billing them extra for my services!
Mike Tucker (M.A. 1999)
Bangkok, Royal Kingdom
Author; Counter-terrorism specialist
ct6author@hotmail.com
Comments: Greetings and good luck on all your journeys. The Long Patrol, Hell is Over: Voice of the Kurds after Saddam, and Among Warriors in Iraq are all recently published books of mine. Very fortunately, JMU selected me as a Visiting Scholar on counter-terrorism, and I am headed stateside soon to give the Visiting Scholar lecture on October 9, 2006. All the magnificent classes I had in the Graduate Program at JMU have paid off, hundred-fold, in my work as an author and I recommend the m.A. program in English.
Beverly Anderson Blair (B.A. 2002)
Boston, MA
Children’s Librarian at the Somerville Public Library in Somerville, MA
beverlyablair@yahoo.com
Comments: Librarianship is a rewarding and pertinent career for Engish majors! I’m happy to discuss career options and answer questions for those interested in pursuing a degree in library science.
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