English and Writing Full Time Faculty and Staff
The teacher-student relationship is one of the Department of English and Writing's greatest strengths. Our faculty are experts in their fields of study and are devoted to small, discussion-oriented classes, attentive advising, and individualized instruction to provide a personal atmosphere for learning.
Cristina Hanganu-Bresch, PhD
Professor
Director of Writing Studies
Adjunct - English, Writing and Journalism
Merion 124
610-660-2644
Paul Patterson, PhD
Professor of English, Faculty Pre-Law Advisor
Merion 139
610-660-1353
Laura Pattillo, PhD
Assistant Professor, Co-Director of the SJU Theatre Company
MH 111
610-660-1386
Jason Powell, D.Phil.
Professor of English, Director of the Honors Program
Claver House 103
610-660-3428
610-660-1798
610-660-1798
Gregory Spano
Administrative Assistant, English, Writing & Journalism; Honors Program
MH 123
610-660-1880
Jenny Spinner, PhD
Professor
Inclusive Excellence Faculty Liaison (Basic Needs)
Dirk Warren Sesquicentennial Faculty Chair (Humanities)
Adjunct - English, Writing and Journalism
Director, Writing Center
