Who We Are

The Writing Center’s staff consists of friendly, helpful, and professional tutors who have earned graduate degrees and have extensive experience as teachers and writing tutors. All members of our tutorial staff receive ongoing training in tutoring and teaching pedagogies. We work collaboratively with students; together the student and tutor decide how to focus a tutorial session. Our student assistants provide invaluable assistance and many insights. They tutor us daily.

Susie Williams, Coordinator

Susan Y. Williams Writing Center Coordinator) — After dropping out of college in the early ’70s, Susie returned to higher education via BCC in the ’80s. She earned undergraduate and graduate English degrees from SUNY-Binghamton. Then she taught and worked in Binghamton’s EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) during the time when it provided opportunities for students to explore and develop critical literacy skills in learning communities. In ‘99 Susie returned to BCC as a member of both the English and Learning Assistance Departments. She tries to maintain optimism, despite much evidence that might induce pessimism. Go Sox.

Professional Tutors:

Kelley Braheney – Kelley earned her BS in Education and her MA in English Literature at SUNY Fredonia. Currently she is a Ph.D. student (ABD) in English Literature at Binghamton University. working on her dissertation. Kelley has taught 2nd grade, 6th grade, and many college-level courses, including learning community linked courses. Kelley has taught and tutored EOP, ESL, and many other students. She teaches all levels of composition and especially enjoys working with students enrolled in Eng. 090.

Sherry

Sherry Chandler – Sherry earned a BS in English from Lock Haven State, an MS in Education from SUNY Cortland, and currently waiting for certification approval in two Literacy areas from Binghamton University. She doesn’t have a Commerative Nickel (see Chris’ bio below), but anticipates the challenge of running one down real darned soon… and is pretty disappointed she doesn’t cook as well as Demson.

Chris

Chris Divers — Chris earned a BA from Marshall University, an MA from Cleveland State, a MFA in Creative Writing from Bowling Green. He’s also a history buff. Chris calls himself an escapee from the backwoods of West Virginia, with too many degrees (according to family) for someone so poor. Chris teaches in the BCC English Department. His Commemorative Nickel is displayed in the Writing Center.

Natascha Franco – A long time ago when the Earth was green, Natascha grew up in Brooklyn, New York. After surviving the 1975 bankruptcy of NYC and disco, she found her way to Rutgers University, where she earned her B.A. in German Language and Literature. An editor by training, with a brief stint at the National Lampoon Magazine, she eventually found her way upstate. While raising two redheads, she pursued opportunities in news writing. Since 2004 she has been working for educational institutions and is currently in a staff support capacity for the Division of Health Sciences at BCC. She’s been active with the Campus Affairs Committee and teaches one section of HST 100 (Introduction to Health Sciences) every semester. Although she welcomes every opportunity to speak German, her first literary love is English and America literature. Natascha has taken several semesters of literature and writing courses here at BCC, and feels ever qualified, thanks to great professors, to expound upon the ins and outs of the canon

Michael Grubb — Michael comes from Elizabethtown, PA, by way of Virginia and Indiana. He has advanced degrees in Narrative Theology and English. He’s worked at Binghamton U. As a course instructor and tutor, and he’s been a professional tutor for BCC’s Writing Center since 2005. He’s recently started teaching courses here at BCC as well. He’s knowledgeable in a wide range of fields and is more than happy to impose his knowledge on unsuspecting bystanders whether they welcome it or not.

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Brigitte Harvey — Brigitte, a graduate from Boston University and SUNY Binghamton, is currently teaching English Composition at Broome Community College. She loves her career and her wonderful students. Working for the Writing Center is inspirational and rewarding. She tutors both in the center and online. Outside of work, she is a recreational power boater.

Gwen Jadwin — Gwen earned her BS in Psychology from Plattsburgh State University and her MA in English with a concentration in creative writing from Binghamton University. She taught at SUNY Cortland and still teaches at SUNY Morrisville at the Norwich campus; however, she has been teaching at Broome Community College the longest, and this is where her heart is. She really enjoys teaching the students on this campus and is looking forward to working with more of them as a tutor. Besides teaching, she loves to read (when she has time) and spending time with her daughter.

Josh

Josh Lewis – Josh earned his BA from Washington College and his MA from Binghamton University. Currently, he is working on his PhD in English at Binghamton University. He loves teaching at both Broome Community College and Binghamton University, along with tutoring at BCC’s Writing Center. In his spare time, he reads, writes, and hikes the gorges in Ithaca.

Marissa Zelman — Marissa hails from the city of bright lights and ventured up north to the land of Binghamton in pursuit of her BA in English, with a concentration in Literature and Rhetoric. Marissa immediately was entranced by the beautiful valleys and rivers of Broome County, and decided to trade in city buildings, bodegas, and subways for forests, snow forts, and carousels. After a brief career as a bookseller, she decided to continue her education at Binghamton University, in pursuit of a more humanitarian vocation. She happily earned her MAT in English Adolescent Education in 2009, after serving as an Adjunct Instructor for a multitude of writing courses at Binghamton University over the years. Additionally, she has professionally tutored writing at the Writing Center and EOP Tutorial Center at Binghamton University, and has recently started tutoring at Broome Community College’s Writing Center as well. On summery days, Marissa thoroughly enjoys painting outdoors while perched atop her apartment building’s roof.