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Writing Consultants

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James Garner, PhD

  • Interim Director

james.garner@augusta.edu

Dr. James Garner earned his MA in English from the University of Georgia and his PhD in Rhetoric & Writing from the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his BA in English at Augusta University, where he worked in an earlier incarnation of the CWE. At UT Austin, he studied rhetorical theory, writing pedagogy, and the history of rhetoric, the primary field of inquiry for his dissertation on rhetorics of religious tolerance in early modern England. A seasoned writing instructor with ten years of experience, Dr. Garner has also taught courses in composition and rhetoric, literature, and professional writing. Dr. Garner is delighted to return to his alma mater and join the CWE team as Associate Director.

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Hannah Soblo, PhD

  • Interim Associate Director

hsoblo@augusta.edu

Dr. Hannah Soblo earned her MA and PhD in writing studies and sociolinguistics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her previous writing center experience includes serving as the graduate assistant director, assistant ESL writing program director, and tutor training leader at the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. In addition, Dr. Soblo has articles published in Material Culture, CATESOL Journal, and Journal of English for Academic Purposes. She presented at symposiums and conferences in the US and internationally. Currently Dr. Soblo works with graduate students, faculty, staff, and postdoctoral researchers at Augusta University's Center for Writing Excellence.
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Megan Callaghan, PhD

  • Professional Writing Consultant

mcallaghan@augusta.edu

Dr. Megan Callaghan earned her MA and PhD in English from the University of Georgia, where she also worked as a writing center consultant. Her dissertation research focused on the intersection of narrative structure, reader response theory, and social justice movements in British women's fiction of the 18th and 19th centuries. She is currently completing a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from Valdosta State University with a concentration in reference & instruction librarianship. Dr. Callaghan has extensive experience in working with nonnative speakers of English, graduate students, and faculty on improving their writing for dissertations/theses, graduate/professional school applications and job search materials, and academic publication. She is also delighted to work with creative writers of all levels. In her spare time, she enjoys playing board games with her husband and friends, spending time with their two cats, and traveling to famous world libraries.
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Romana Hinton, PhD

  • Professional Writing Consultant

rohinton@augusta.edu

Dr. Romana Hinton received her MA degree in German language and literature, and MS degree in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), and her PhD. in Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She specializes in second language writing, and she has been working with many undergraduate, graduate, and faculty multilingual writers across various disciplines. She also taught composition classes and technical communications classes, and English language classes for international students at various universities and colleges in Tennessee and South Carolina. Her dissertation study dealt with the issue of how multilingual graduate writers use and incorporate secondary sources in literature review sections of theses and dissertation.

Dr. Hinton has been recently working on research related to the co-authorship practices among STEMM faculty and post-graduate fellows. Her interest is also in medical writing and editing and regulatory writing on clinical trials. She has been working towards the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Design and Management from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia. In 2023, she also took classes in medical copyediting and regulatory writing from the University of Chicago.

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Brilynn Janckila, PhD

  • Professional Writing Consultant

bjanckila@augusta.edu

Dr. Brilynn Janckila earned her PhD in Rhetoric, Theory and Culture from Michigan Technological University. Her dissertation research focused on expanding girlhood studies research to include little girls, centering on Barbie Vlogger as a digital role model for girls ages 5–9. Brilynn also studied writing center administration and writing studies pedagogy, as well as taught first-year writing, public speaking, and introduction to literature courses. Previously, she earned her MA in rhetoric and writing from St. Cloud State University, and her BA in writing studies from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She enjoys meeting new writers and is experienced in working with graduate and undergraduate students on dissertations, theses, and course assignments. In her spare time, she likes reading, socializing (with friends or her cat), and as a former upper Midwest resident, enjoying “less winter." 

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Makayla Mathews

  • Administrative Assistant

706-737-1402

mamathews@augusta.edu

Makayla Mathews earned her BA in English and minor in Marketing from Georgia College and State University. She is currently completing her M.Ed. in Library Media at Georgia College and State University. She enjoys interacting with students, faculty/staff, and helping with anything that is needed at the CWE. She is currently working on her first few publications on Flannery O'Connor and Middle School Library research.

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Consultants

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Anna Wargo

  • Graduate Assistant Consultant
  • Master of Education in Counselor Education
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Madeline Zdunich

  • Graduate Assistant Consultant
  • Master of Education in Counselor Education
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Maggie Booz

  • Graduate Assistant Consultant
  • Master of Education in Counselor Education
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Alison O'keefe

  • Post-Bac Consultant
  • Bachelor's in English
  • Computer Science Major

 

Undergraduate Peer Consultants

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Emilie Barenghien

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Biology Major
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Brighton Canady

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Social Work Major
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Rain Crippen

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Cell and Molecular Biology Major
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Shree Desai

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Cell and Molecular Biology Major
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Julia Finch

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Cell and Molecular Biology Major
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Kaitlyn Gordon

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Psychology Major
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Sydney Highfield

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • English: Creative Writing Major
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Summer Hodgins

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • English: Creative Writing Major
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Hannah Johnson

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Health Services Major
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Jaysen Lami

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Cybersecurity Major
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Amelia Machado

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • English: Literature Major
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Elaine Mbugua

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Psychology Major
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Ana McGriff

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • English: Creative Writing Major
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Jennah McIntyre

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Biology Major
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Amelia Newell

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Cell and Molecular Biology Major
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Sebastian Nichols

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Sociology Major
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Lilijana Rachel

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • English: Literature Major
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Tania Teo

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Accounting Major
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Femitta Wright

  • Undergraduate Peer Consultant
  • Pre-Nursing Major

Private Editor & Tutor Directory

Sometimes, faculty and students seek private tutoring services. Faculty and staff may also seek editors for publications. As a courtesy, the Center for Writing Excellence maintains a directory of candidates.

Taryn Aldrich, MA

Areas of Expertise 

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Katelynn Bell, MA

Areas of Expertise

CV

Peggy Cheney, M.ED

Areas of Expertise

CV

Lily Mcinnis

Areas of Expertise

CV

Melinda Mckew, MA

Areas of Expertise

CV

Cassidy Ryan

Areas of Expertise

CV

Sea Strachura

Areas of Expertise

CV

If you would like to be included in this directory, please email the Center for Writing Excellence  at cwe@augusta.edu.

*Note: Augusta University’s policy on academic honesty prohibits student use of editing services on any work that will be submitted for a grade. Students should familiarize themselves with the policy, particularly its discussion of collusion, before seeking external assistance. Receiving tutoring at university-sanctioned support centers, such as the Augusta University Center for Writing Excellence, is allowed and encouraged under the policy.

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