Writing Center: Who We Are

 

 

Michael Grubb (Coordinator)

Mike, originally from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, came to Binghamton by way of Virginia and Indiana. He has enough academic credentials that people should take him seriously and enough personality quirks that some find that difficult.

He started working at the Writing Center as a professional tutor in August of 2005 and became the center’s Coordinator in the fall of 2011, just in time for the flood and the center’s subsequent “highly dynamic state.” Many people are of the opinion that he is genuinely a nice guy, an impression he fosters so he has an excuse in case he finishes last.

   Lisa Antalek

     Lisa reached her overall educational goal of   becoming Dr. in the spring of 2015 from Walden University. Climbing the academic ladder, she obtained her Bachelors in Human Development, and Masters in Community and Public Affairs while attending Binghamton University. However, attending Broome Community College was where it all began for her…. obtaining a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies. She is currently an adjunct professor teaching Composition and Academic Planning courses, as well as a professional tutor in the Writing Center here at SUNY Broome.

“I honor the ability to be part of the SUNY Broome Community College environment. The opportunities that I have been given working within higher education, the prior education I have received, and the hands-on training has given me the knowledge that I needed, helped me grow as a person, and gave me insight for setting my career goal. I have found an environment that enables me to use my strong organizational skills, utilize my educational background, and assist others in reaching their full potential and becoming successful in their endeavors.”

 

Kelley Braheney

Kelley has worked as a professional writing tutor and adjunct English professor at SUNY Broome for more than 10 years. She teaches ENG 110S, 110, 111, 150, 220 and Intro to Literature.

She also does weird stuff like spinning fire and playing a character at the NY Faerie Festival.

Chris Divers

Chris Divers gave up a VERY lucrative career running ’shine in the hills and hollows of West “By God” Virginia to sate his wanderlust for higher learning. He somehow managed to finagle a BA in English from Marshall, an MA in English from Cleveland State, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Bowling Green, then fell off a turnip truck on the Kamikaze Curve and decided to teach and tutor writing here at good old SUNY Broome.

You can blame Chris for the fact that some tutees decide to open papers with “I reckon…” and “I’m fixing to…”. Despite being a rube, Chris likes to read history, pen a few poems, and write a bit of music, and he can also talk your ear off about the coming “Singularity” and all sorts of biotech- related tomfoolery. He’s also an avid sports fan, but if you don’t like his beloved Mountaineers (Montani Semper Liberi) or the Philly Flyers, you would do best to keep that knowledge to yourself. His commemorative nickel, once on proud display in the old Writing Center, was (alas) a tragic victim of the 2011 Library flood.

He may or may not know how to put together a still, but he can help you identify comma splices or boot down your writer’s block in no time flat.

 

Josh Lewis

Josh earned his PhD in English from Binghamton University last spring. Before that, he earned a MA in English from Binghamton University and a BA in English from Washington College. Currently, he is teaching at Broome Community College and tutoring in the Writing Center.

This marks his fifth year at SUNY Broome Community College, and he wants nothing more than to continue serving the students who come through our halls. In his free time, he writes poetry, short stories, and short dramatic pieces.

                                           Libby Meredith

[Photo Not Available.]  Libby began working in the Writing Center as a peer tutor in 2014.  After graduating SUNY Broome, she continued her education at Binghamton University, where she earned her BA in English.  She now works in the Writing Center as a professional tutor.

Peter Kleszics

Peter S. Kleszics was born in 1959 in Edison, New Jersey. After enlisting and serving in the U.S. Navy as a young man, he has held jobs in a variety of fields, including retail, manufacturing, and management. Working as an on-call substitute teacher at Greene Central School inspired him to pursue a career in the educational field. That fall Peter enrolled in the Liberal Arts–Education program at Broome Community College. The idea of being a student again thirty years after high school led to some trepidation, but the faculty and staff of B.C.C. encouraged him to pursue his dream. During his time as a student, he worked as a Peer Tutor in the Learning Assistance Department’s Peer Tutoring Program and in the Writing Center. Peter graduated in 2012 with the following accolades: President’s List three times and membership in the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

In 2014 Peter applied to Binghamton University (BU), which, to his surprise, accepted him. His training from B.C.C. proved invaluable in helping Peter in his studies. In May 2016 Peter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree Magna Cum Laude with a Major in History and a Minor in Education and an impressive slate of accolades, honors and awards. Peter is bringing his wealth of academic, military, and work experience to his role as a Professional Tutor at the Writing Center at SUNY Broome as he plans the best path to pursue a graduate degree in the field of education.

Richard Connolly

Richard earned his BA from Binghamton University after graduating from SUNY Broome. As a student, he worked in the Writing Center as a Peer Tutor, and after graduation earned the opportunity to stay on as a Professional Tutor. He is grateful for all the help he received during his studies at the campus and knows how important it was to his success. Now he hopes to do his part in providing that same assistance to the students of SUNY Broome as they work towards their own degrees.