Brennan Thomas

Dr. Brennan Thomas is an Associate Professor of English and Program Director at Saint Francis University, overseeing the English department and the Executive Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Innovation. They are stationed in Scotus Hall and actively involved in academic leadership and teaching. Their educational background includes a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition from Bowling Green State University (2006), an M.A. in English from the University of Dayton (2002), and a B.S. in Communications Education from Miami University (2000).

Research focuses on writing center administration and popular media analysis, with notable publications examining the social, political, and consumerist themes in films like A Christmas Story, Bambi, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and the TV series South Park. Teaching responsibilities include first-year writing courses, writing pedagogy, film studies, and a seminar on Disney/Pixar animation. They also direct the university’s writing center, supervising tutors, editing The Write Times newsletter, and maintaining its digital presence.

No grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, though their administrative and pedagogical roles highlight contributions to educational innovation and writing support programs.