Matt Garrison’s Biography
Originally from Olney, IL, I lived in North Carolina, Wyoming, Oregon, and Colorado and worked in construction before returning to Southern Illinois in 2002 to attend graduate school at SIUC. I began teaching full-time at John A. Logan College in the fall of 2005.
Currently, I teach Composition 101 and 102, Journalism, and Film classes. I’m also the adviser for the student newspaper, The Volunteer, which is now available online. In my spare time, I read, write, cook, play guitar, watch movies, ride bikes, and hangout with my wife, Holly, and our son, Dash.
Degrees
- BA in English, minor in Creative Writing Eastern Illinois University 1995
- MS in Community College Teaching/English Southern Illinois University 2005
Teaching Area/Focus/Courses
- ENG 101—Composition I
- ENG 102—Composition II
- ENG 113—Technical Writing
- JRN 201—Newswriting and Editing I
- JRN 202—Newswriting and Editing II
- JRN 210—Newspaper Production Practicum
- LIT 275—Art of the Cinema
Other
The Volunteer Faculty Adviser - www.jalcnews.com
