Faculty and GTAs

The directory below lists all faculty and graduate teaching assistants actively teaching (or preparing to teach) in Virginia Tech’s University Writing Program. If you are an undergraduate student and have questions or if you encounter challenges contacting a faculty member or GTA, please contact writing -AT- vt.edu. For faculty and GTAs, to request an update to your listing in the directory, send a request via email to writing -AT- vt.edu.

NameEmailRoleDegree or programOffice LocationFA23 Office Hours
Allnutt, Robinrallnut@vt.eduSenior InstructorMFA, George Mason, 1997Shanks 237By Appointment (via Zoom)
Austin, Nicoleaustinn27@vt.eduInstructorMA, Findlay, 2021Shanks 444TR 3-5 (via Zoom)
Baker, Nettanettab@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMA, Kansas State, 2013Shanks 329ATR 12:30-1:30
Baker, Shaunshibadou@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMA, Kansas State, 2013Shanks 353TBA
Becker, Timtimbecker@vt.eduInstructorMA, NC State, 2019Shanks 222W 4-6 (via Zoom)
Bennington, Spencerbennington@vt.eduInstructorPhD, South Florida, 2020Shanks 414MW 9-10; 12:15-1:15; after 3:30
Bloomer, Lissaebloomer@vt.eduSenior InstructorMA, Virginia TechShanks 229TR 12:30-1:30; MWF 10-2 (via Zoom)
Borjas, Emiliabemilia@vt.eduGTAMFA(2)Shanks 242MW 12:30-1:30
Boyer, Elizabethelizabeth01@vt.eduGTAMA(2)Shanks 452M 1:15-2:15; T 2-3
Brewer, Elishaelishamykelti@vt.eduGTAMFA(2)Shanks 438T 12-2
Brown, Nicknbrown1@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Texas Christian, 2021Shanks 452MW 11-12
Canter, Bobbcanter@vt.eduSenior InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2013Shanks 219T 12-5
Cohen, Jessiejcohen89@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Florida State, 2020Shanks 433TBA
Colombo, Amyajcolombo@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Virginia Commonwealth, 2015Shanks 410M 1-2 (via Zoom)
Conaway, Seanseconawa@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMFA, Virginia TechN/AMWF 12:05-1:15
Corradi, Ariaricorradi@vt.eduInstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2022Shanks 445T 11-1 (by appointment via Zoom)
Correll, Colleencolle78@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2017Shanks 451M 8-10
Corwin, Lilylcorwin@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Catholic U, 2009Shanks 410TR 12:30-1:30
Craig, Clintoncjcraig@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Louisiana-Lafayette, 2021Shanks 337MW 9-10
Das, Shuvroshuvrodas@vt.eduGTAPHD(1)Shanks 248W 1-3
Dorrah, Kapreecekdorrah719@vt.eduGTAMFA(2)Shanks 440TR 11-12
Dragon, Nathanndragon@vt.eduInstructorMFA, Virginia Tech, 2023Shanks 444TBA
Drapeau, Jaclyn djaclyn5@vt.eduInstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2018Shanks 222T 2:30-4:30 (via Zoom)
Fehr, Lauralauraf2@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2015Shanks 414TR 9:30-10:30 (Newman Library, 2nd Floor); W 1-3 (via Zoom)
Fessenden, Fezfez@vt.eduGTA MFA (2)Shanks 242MW 12:15-1:15; TR 11-12
Fuoco, Dantedante@vt.eduGTAMFA(3)Shanks 440T 2-4
Gaynor, Gracegraceag@vt.eduGTAMFA(2)Shanks 242R 10:15-11:15; F 12:30-1:30
Goins, Erinering94@vt.eduGTAMA(2)Shanks 448M 10:30-11:30; T 2-3
Govea, Jesusjgoveajr4@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 438W 10:30-12:30
Greene, Justinjrgreene@vt.eduInstructorPhD, VCU, 2018Shanks 239TR 3:30-5
Greene, Patrickpgree015@vt.eduGTAPHD(2)Shanks 203MW 11:15-12:15
Hall, Katherinekahall2@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Virginia Tech, 2001Shanks 329AMW 1-2
Halsey, Jessicajessicah23@vt.eduGTAMA(1)Shanks 238TR 2-3
Hemmer, Emilyehemmer@vt.eduInstructorMA, New Hampshire, 2021Shanks 215M 3-5
Hobin, Andrewahobin@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMFA, Virginia Tech, 2013Shanks 351W 12:30-2:30
Hooper, Roberthoop@vt.eduInstructorMFA, Virginia Tech, 2014Shanks 340DM 1-2; and by appointment
Hoyer, Samanthahoyersj@vt.eduGTAMA(1)Shanks 203TR 2:15-3:15
Johnson, Ingridingridb@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2014Shanks 449T 9-11
Jones, Andréandjones@vt.eduInstructorMA, Kean U, 2016Shanks 247TR 1-3
Kamadulski, Emeliaedkamadulski@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 446TR 11:30-2:30
Kapoor, Karankarankapoor@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 242R 11-1
Kwawukumey, Gideongkkwawu@vt.eduGTAPHD(1)Shanks 442W 11-1
Lawrence, Jennyjlwrnc@vt.eduSenior InstructorMA, Radford, 1994Newman 2005M 10-12
Li, Linllin76@vt.eduGTAPHD(3)Shanks 245M 11-1
Lohani, Sureshsuresh@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Texas–El Paso, 2022Shanks 215M 11:10-12:10; F 11:30-12:30
Ma, Tongfeitongfei@vt.eduGTAMA(1)Shanks 238F 10-12
Malik, Shaheershaheermalik@vt.eduGTAMFA(2)Shanks 242MW 10-11 (via Zoom)
Marzolf, Amandaakm1231@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2016Shanks 221T 9-11
Maycock, Shellymmayco@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 1985Shanks 225M 1:15-2:15 (Cowgill); T 12:45-1:45 (Shanks)
Mengert, Juliejmengert@vt.eduSenior InstructorPhD, Virginia Tech, 2022Shanks 217TR 11-12
Morse, Kirakgmorse@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorEdD, Texas A&M, 2012Shanks 247W 10-12; or by appointment
Neilan, Leslielneilan@vt.eduSenior InstructorMA, Virginia TechShanks 212TR 12-2 (via Zoom)
Oakey, Stevesoakey@vt.eduSenior InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2004Shanks 211MW 10-11 (via Zoom)
Ojedele, Temitopetemitopeao@vt.eduGTAPHD(2)Shanks 442T 11-1
O'Mearns, Rileyromearns@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 203MW 11:30-12:30
Passwater, Tthomaspasswater@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Syracuse, 2021Shanks 304TBA
Patton, Randyrandy.patton@vt.eduSenior InstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 1992Shanks 251MW 9-12; R 11-12:15
Pollard, Mears (Carter)cartermp@vt.eduGTAMA(2)Shanks 446M 11-2; T 2-3
Raveen, Ifreenifreen@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 450TR 12-1
Reilly, Kirkkirkr@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 238M 1-4; W 1:30-4:30
Ryan, Mollymollison@vt.eduGTAMA, Virginia Tech, 2023; PhD (1)Shanks 424W 11-1
Saeidfar, Ghazalghazal22saeidfar@vt.eduInstructorPhD, Texas–DallasShanks 452MW 2:30-3:30
Santana, Catcatalinas@vt.eduGTAMFA(2)Shanks 438M 12:15-2:15
Scallorns, Joejscallorns@vt.eduSenior InstructorMA, MissouriShanks 206TBA
Shafer, Luanalshafer3@vt.eduGTAPHD(5)Shanks 248W 12-2
Silva, Amandaacsilva@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 238M 12:15-2:15
Snyder, Trevortsnyder19@vt.eduInstructorMA, EMU, 2015N/AMW 10-11 (via Zoom)
Stewart, Evanepstewart@vt.eduGTAMA(2)Shanks 448M 2:30-3:30; T 2-3
Sweezy, Madisonsmadis7@vt.eduGTAMA(1)Shanks 446R 10:30-12:30
Taylor, Christinacetay39@vt.eduInstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2019Shanks 433W 10-12
Thompson, Brendanbrendant19@vt.edGTAMA(1)Shanks 250M 12-2
Truscello, Joejosephtt@vt.eduAdvanced InstructorMFA, Virginia TechShanks 340DBy Appointment (in-person or via Zoom)
Turner, Gracegraceht@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 250T 11-1
Unger, Juliajuliaau@vt.eduGTAPHD(1)Shanks 424W 10-12
Yoo, Ericericy@vt.eduGTAMFA(1)Shanks 446M 4-6
Zan, Jennajenzan@vt.eduInstructorMA, Virginia Tech, 2017Shanks 306MW 11:15-12:15