Teaching Assistants
Jonathan Anderson
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: (414) 229-3249
e-mail: jca3@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, Political Science (UW-Milwaukee)
Biography: Jonathan graduated from UW-Milwaukee in December 2009 with a B.A. in Journalism/Mass Communication and Political Science. He is a former editor in chief of the UWM Post and continues to contribute to the newspaper on an intermittent basis. While an undergrad, Jonathan served as lead writer and researcher on a project that investigated the applicability of the state public records and open meetings laws to UW student government organizations, which resulted in the issuance of an informal opinion by the Wisconsin attorney general. He is the recipient of the 2009 College Press Freedom Award from the Student Press Law Center and Associated College Press, and has spoken at a variety of conferences about impeded disclosure of university and student government records.
His principal research interest is in media law and policy, including public access to government-held information, defamation, prior restraint, and reporter's shield laws. He is particularly interested in exploring the historical underpinnings of the right to government information, freedom of information litigation, and the intersection of public record laws and government e-mail.
Veronica Bulaon
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: (414) 229-3249
Email: vbulaon@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 214 (Advertising in American Society)
Education: B.A., Political Science (UW-Parkside)
Biography: Veronica is a commuter student and lives in Racine, WI. She graduated last spring with a B.A. in Political Science from UW-Parkside in Kenosha. During her time at Parkside, she was fortunate to have some great professors that helped her discover a passion for media's influence on politics. She is particularly interested in researching how social media (specifically Facebook) impact political participation. In the wake of the Arab Spring, it is clear that social media is having an increasingly important role in how people interact both socially and politically. After graduate school, she plans on teaching or working on political campaigns as a social media consultant.
Casey Carmody
Office: Johnston 332
Phone: (414) 229-6308
E-mail: carmodyc@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.S., Mass Communications with a focus on public relations, Political Science (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
Biography: A lifelong Minnesotan, Casey is taking his first steps living outside the “land of 10,000 lakes.” He grew up in the small town of Pipestone and graduated from Minnesota State, Mankato with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and Political Science. Upon graduating, Casey considered entering law school but realized it was not the correct path for him. He decided to enter the workforce and became an admissions representative at a community college near Saint Paul, MN. Through this work, he discovered working with students was a true passion and hopes to earn a Ph.D. so he can teach at a college or university. His academic interests include media law, the first amendment, and media and political elections. When Casey isn’t getting ready for class (a near constant activity for him), you can find him attempting to assimilate to Wisconsin culture, trying to earn nerd cred and discussing anything related to Minnesota sports.
Aras Coskuntuncel
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: (414) 229–3249
Email: coskunt2@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 113 (Internet Culture)
Education: B.A., Political Science and Public Administration (Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey)
Biography: Aras comes to Milwaukee from Istanbul, Turkey, where he was foreign news and diplomacy editor at the Hurriyet Daily News, an English-language daily newspaper. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science and public administration from Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir, Turkey. Aras wants to add to his experience in journalism by researching how major political developments in the world are bringing to light yet another existential crisis for journalism after the rise of cable, the internet age, and the corporatization of the profession. Since coming to Milwaukee, he has enjoyed the local culture, from the Milwaukee Brewers to local breweries.
Anna Donatelle
Office: Johnston 337
Phone: (414) 229-1114
Email: donatel2@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 207 (Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Media Communication (UWM)
Biography: Anna grew up in Appleton, WI. After taking some time for herself, studying abroad in both India and Italy, she returned to the United States passionate about her future education at UW-Milwaukee. While in school, she worked in field marketing with Red Bull and for UW-Milwaukee's Event Planning service in the Union. In December of 2010, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received dual Bachelor's degrees in Journalism (concentrating in Ad/PR and Media Studies) and Italian Studies. After graduating, Anna spent some time in Salem, Massachusetts. There, she explored the east coast and her future career options. She also worked at a boutique hotel. Her interests in celebrity culture, consumerism, and advertising are three things that brought her back to the Midwest and to UWM's Media Studies program. When she is not on campus, Anna is probably cooking, baking, reading, or reciting lines from Friends with her cousin.
Justin Engelbart
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: (414) 229-3249
Email: justine5@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.S., Comparative Literature (UWM)
Biography: Justin returns to UWM this year after graduating with a B.S. in Comparative Literature in Spring 2011. In his time away from school he has participated in many local writing groups, completed a novel for NANOWRIMO.com, and studied Aristotle’s Poetics and the works of Joseph Campbell extensively. Aside from his interest in writing, he enjoys music, movies, podcasts, web videos, and practically all forms of media.
Shawn Glinis
Office: Johnston 328
Phone: (414) 229-6852
Email: smglinis@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 142 (TV and Radio in American Society)
Education: B.A., Film, Video, and Media Studies (Western Michigan University)
Biography: Shawn is from Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he obtained his bachelors degree at Western Michigan University in Film, Video, & Media Studies. He now resides in the Upper East Side of Milwaukee while working on his masters in Media Studies at UWM. His interests include film and television theory based around gender, class, and sexuality.
Lei Jia
Office: Johnston 337
Phone: (414) 229-1114
E-mail: leijia@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 360 (History of Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Education; M.A., Journalism (Beijing Normal University)
Biography: Lei Jia is from Liaoning, China. Before coming to Milwaukee, he had been working in the area of public communications for around two years and had gained some hands-on experience. He once worked with the Department of Media and Communication of The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad as a project assistant from July 2007 to September 2008. In this internship, he was involved in some international press events, including the 71st AIPS (International Sports Press Association) Congress. Additionally, he has worked with The Hoffman Agency, a global PR agency specializing in high-tech industry and headquartered in San Jose, CA. Lei's primary research interests lie in new media, strategic communications and media effects.
Kate Kallenberger
Office: Johnston 334Phone: (414) 229.3249
Email: kallenb4@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Media Studies (UWM)
Biography; Kate graduated from UWM with a degree in Media Studies and a minor in English. As an undergraduate she worked as a writer and copyeditor at a campus marketing service. Her interests include surveillance culture, spirituality in the media, politics, media law, and the interactions between knowledge, hegemony and social order. Kate also enjoys cooking, playing tennis and reading fiction. She hopes to someday compete on Jeopardy.
Jinyoung Kim
Office: Johnston 324Phone: (414) 229–6308
Email: jinyoung@umw.edu
Course: JAMS 111 (Gender and the Media)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in English Literature and English Language (Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea)
Biography: Jinyoung graduated from Hanyang University with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication in Seoul, South Korea, where she was born, raised, and educated. She worked as an intern in a variety of media–newspapers, advertising, and broadcasting– including Voice of America (Washington D.C.), McCann World Group (Seoul, Korea), Joongang Daily Newspaper, Samsung Electronics, and General Electronics Healthcare. In addition to diverse experiences as an intern, she has taken important roles in several volunteer work projects in Beijing and Shanghai in China as well as Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt, serving as an English-Korean interpreter for social businessman and doctors for public welfare. Jinyoung’s principal research interest is in health communication (PR campaigns) and media effects.
She also loves playing piano, traveling, taking pictures, and exercising. After she completes her M.A. and Ph. D. degrees in the United Stated, she dreams of becoming a professor teaching media studies in China or South Korea. She is excited to expand her knowledge of media studies through her work at UWM.
Minchul Kim
Office: Johnston 324
Phone: (414) 229 - 3249
Email: minchul@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 214 (Advertising in American Society)
Education: M.A., Mass Communication (Chungang University, Korea); BA, Mass communication (Chungang University, Korea)
Biography: Minchul graduated from Chungang University (Seoul, South Korea) in Spring 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and politics. Right after finishing his undergraduate degree, he also earned his master’s degree in mass communication from his alma mater. During that master’s program, he published a journal article about the research trend in mobile communication with his academic advisor, and presented two papers at conferences. His primary research interest lies in, yet is not limited to, public opinion. What intrigues him are the rapidly changing media environment and its roles in forming and changing opinion and belief. He is willing and ready to study them further in Milwaukee. He believes that studying at UW-Milwaukee as a graduate student is an important step for him in achieving his objectives.
Stephen Kolhmann
Office: Johnston Hall 332
Phone: (414) 229-6308
E-mail: kohlman6@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.A., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Communication Studies (Media Studies emphasis)
Biography: Stephen graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelors degree in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Media Studies. As an undergrad, Stephen worked on many student film and television productions and interned at the Australian Film Television & Radio School in Sydney. After graduating, Stephen spent a few years exploring “the real world,” including teaching high school literature and public speaking, cubicle-dwelling for a major corporation, and, most recently, managing the marketing/advertising for his family’s Mexican restaurant (Stephen’s family is German, French, and Irish). An intense interest in the media arts has brought Stephen back to academia and he is very excited to share his experience, as well as learn new things.
Leslie Peckham
Office: Johnston Hall 324
Phone: 414-229-3249
E-mail: lpeckham@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.A., UWM, Film and Creative Writing
Biography: Leslie has lived in the Milwaukee area for the past eight years. While here, she obtained a degree in film, another in creative writing, and was on her way to completing a DAC certificate when she decided to move forward with grad school. She’s an intern for the Milwaukee AV Club chapter of The Onion, a member of the Urban Ecology Center, and an occasional contributor to the Green Living page of The Examiner. This year, in addition to becoming a TA for the JAMS 101 class, she plans to try out adventure cycling. She enjoys biking, reading, food, music, and movies.
Caitlin PenzeyMoog
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: (414) 229-3249
E-mail: penzeym2@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism (Print/Online, Broadcast), Digital Arts and Culture Certificate with Honors (UWM)
Biography: Caity received a B.A. in Journalism with Honors from UW-Milwaukee in May 2011. She completed the print/online and broadcast tracks and a Digital Arts and Culture Certificate. During her time at UWM she wrote and copy edited for the UWM Post and completed several internships, including ThirdCoast Digest, Franklin NOW and Milwaukee Public Radio WUWM. Caity was involved in UWM’s SPJ chapter and served as President her senior year. She also worked on undergraduate research with JAMS Professor Jeffery Smith on Civil War era newspaper suppression. She is a recipient of the Northwest Broadcast News Association’s Student Award for Best Newscast and SPJ’s Best Series Coverage for her work in PantherVision.
After graduation Caity wound up a sous-chef at Watt’s Tea Shop. After a year working in a kitchen she realized the restaurant industry was not for her and returned to UWM to pursue an M.A. in Media Studies. Caity is also the News Editor at the UWM Post. Her research interests include open meetings and records laws, online comments, and undercover investigations.
Stephanie Perleberg
Office: JOH 324
Phone: 414-229-3249
Email: perlebe8@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 113 (Internet Culture)
Education: B.A., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Organizational and Public Communication
Biography: Stephanie graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where she studied Organizational and Public Communication. She developed an interest in women’s sports through her own athletic career as a middle school athlete turned nationally ranked steeplechase runner. Her interest in athletics and social media developed into a professional relationship with WomenTalkSports.com. As the Communication and Resource Manager at Women Talk Sports, she has been able to work directly with and interview influential members of the women’s sports industry. She has written articles that have appeared on the Women Talk Sports network, espnW, Images of Us (IOU) Sports, and Youth Runner Magazine. Stephanie’s research interest is, not surprisingly, women’s sports in the media. She enjoys free samples, activism for women in sports and in daily life, running, and her dog, Elwood.
Katrina Schwarz
Office: Johnston 317
Phone: (414) 229-6308
Email: schwarzk@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 101 (Introduction to Mass Media)
Education: B.A., Journalism and Media Communication (UWM)
Biography: Katrina graduated in May 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a double minor in Global Studies and German. During her time as an undergrad, she became a member of numerous honors societies, tutored foreign students in conversational English, and studied abroad for a semester in Frankfurt an der Oder, which is city on the German-Polish border that often gets confused with Germany’s financial capital, Frankfurt am Main. Trust her when she says they aren’t the same. Her interests include languages (she is proficient in German and Spanish, intermediate in Japanese and Polish, and is learning Swedish), international media, writing, travel and international relations. She has been writing creatively off and on since she was 16 and had a film premiere at the 2007 Milwaukee International Film Festival after winning a screenwriting contest. Her long-term goals include working for the UN and/or becoming a professor, although she’d also be happy to work for an NGO or non-profit.
Simone Smith
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: (414) 229-3249
Email: smith992@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism (Marquette)
Biography: Simone is a Milwaukee-bred wallflower with affinities for the elderly, bad jokes and animals. Her favorite times table is 7x8. She graduated from Milwaukee High School of the Arts in 2008 and Marquette University in May 2012 with a major in journalism and a minor in history. She has had internships at Milwaukee Magazine, The Milwaukee Business Journal and worked for a year as a reporter for the Marquette Tribune newspaper where she honed her reporting skills. This is Simone's first time teaching and she is looking forward to all of the experiences that await. Her research interests include media law and media influences on consumerism.
Cole Stratton
Office: Johnston 332
Phone: (414) 229-6308
Email: stratt22@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 101 (Introduction to Media Studies)
Education: B.A., Film Studies (University of Colorado at Boulder)
Biography: Cole grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin and attended Homestead High School. He moved to Colorado for college and fell in love with the mountains. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, he lived and worked throughout the state, finding employment in a diverse range of professions, but always reading, always thinking, always learning. After working in customer service, photography, solar installation, and snowshoe manufacturing, he finally decided his worldly experiences were sufficient to provide interesting perspective to academic inquiry. He has since returned to school and is currently enrolled in the Media Studies masters program at UW-Milwaukee. His academic interests are broad, reflecting the diversity of his experiences and the interdisciplinary nature of Media Studies. If forced to narrow his interests, he will tell you that the experience of democracy in mass mediated societies is of particular interest, especially when considered in the context of class and power. You can find him in the library studying hard for his next research paper, or in his office daydreaming about the Colorado Rocky mountains.
Robin Turnblom
Office: Johnston 334
Phone: (414) 229-3249
Email: turnblom@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 201 (Media Writing)
Education: B.A., Journalism (Western Washington University)
Biography: Robin is from Seattle, Washington and is excited to call Milwaukee her new home. She has a background in newswriting and editing, and earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Western Washington University. At Western, she worked as a reporter, copy editor and opinion editor for the student newspaper, The Western Front. She also dabbled in theatre, appearing in a few plays and obtaining a minor in theatre arts. She hopes to apply the knowledge she gained through journalism and the analytical side of theatre to her research interests in media studies, which include gender, sexual equality, and sexual health in entertainment and possibly the news media. Outside of studying and prepping for class, Robin is probably catching up on Breaking Bad or downloading more than she could ever possibly read onto her Kindle and chipping away at that list book by book.
David Wooten
Office: Johnston Hall 328
Phone: 414-229-6852
E-mail: drwooten@uwm.edu
Course: JAMS 207 (Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations)
Education: B.A., UW-Parkside, Communication
Biography: David became a union electrician directly out of high school, but after suffering a permanent back injury, he came to academia. David began his college career at a community college and transferred to UW-Parkside in the fall of 2009. In addition to the communication major, David graduated summa cum laude with certificates in Media Literacy and Film Studies in spring 2011. In his undergraduate degree at UW-Parkside, he served as a research assistant in communication, a teacher’s assistant in Film Studies, and organized a film conference. David was also involved on campus serving as the president of two student organizations Lambda Pi Eta (communication honor society) and Parkside Association of Communicators (PAC). David was also elected president of the Parkside Communication Alumni Association (PCAA) in December of 2011. His eventual goal is to obtain a Ph.D. He would like to teach and research after school. His principle research interests are film studies, gender in the media, new media, and interpersonal communication. In his spare time, David plays guitar, writes and listens to music, works on his classic cars, and adds to an ever-expanding DVD collection.