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Dr. Janella Moy is an Associate Professor of English and Coordinator of the English Department at Kentucky Wesleyan College. She also serves as Director of the Honors Program. Specializing in 20th Century American Literature with emphasis on feminist writing and spirituality, she has taught college writing and literature courses for 17 years.
Education:
- Ph.D. in 20th Century American Literature, Saint Louis University
- M.A. in American and British Literature, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
- Certificate in Teaching of Writing, SIUE
- B.A. in English with Creative Writing minor, SIUE
Research Interests focus on intersections between literature, medicine, and spirituality. Her work explores therapeutic journaling, feminist identity formation, and spiritual dimensions in American authors like Marilynne Robinson. She bridges medical humanities with traditional literary analysis through bibliotherapy and scriptotherapy.
Professional Recognition includes two teaching nominations: KWC Student Body Teacher of the Year and Saint Louis University's Fourier Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Committee Involvement spans the Academic Policies Committee, Institutional Review Board, Teacher Education Advisory Committee, and NetVUE. Her previous nursing career and personal life details (mother to three sons, grandmother, travel enthusiast) demonstrate her interdisciplinary perspective.
