Writing Center Staff

Khadeidra Billingsley (she/her)

Writing Center Director

Dr. Khadeidra Billingsley (affectionately known as Dr. K) joined the English department in fall of 2022. Prior to her time at JSU, she completed her Ph.D. at The University of Alabama where she served as an Academic Advisor/Success Coach and Assistant Director of the Writing Center. Over the course of her career, she has earned several teaching awards including the 2020 Early Career Educator of Color fellowship from the National Council of Teachers of English. Her research interests include composition pedagogy, writing assessment, and writing center studies. Dr. K's current work focuses on fostering collaboration between high school and college writing instructors with the goal of making students' transition to college-level writing smoother. Her scholarship has been published in College English, Kairos, and several edited collections.

Jasmina Alvardo Ruiz

Jasmina is an undergraduate international student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and serving at church.

Ramsey Shelton 

Maci Barnwell

Olivia Brothers (she/her)

Olivia is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Secondary English Education.

Emma Cotton

Katelyn Dunn

Naum Kibiwott (she/her)

Naum is a dedicated nursing student and member of the Jax State cross country team, balancing academics, and sports with a passion for reading. As a driven individual, they bring a unique perspective to their work. Naum is excited to contribute to the Writing Center team and support peers in achieving their writing goals.

Joy Lawrence (she/her)

Joy is a 2nd semester nursing student at JSU. She is from Lagos, Nigeria. When she is less busy, she loves to watch movies, eat, and try out new things.

Allie Meadows (she/her)

Allie is detail oriented. She likes assisting others + building confidence in their abilities.

Elisabeth Rea (she/her)

Elisabeth is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in English-Professional Writing. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, attending Jax State sporting events, and reading Shakespeare.

Grace Shelton

Devynn Standridge (she/her)

Devynn is a senior pursuing a degree in English-Creative Writing. Devynn. Has been involved in many student organizations, including the Marching Southerners. She loves reading, baking, and having a good time.

Will Cooper (he/him)

William is a graduate student from Collinsville, Alabama. His undergraduate was in English, and he is looking to get a Master's in Education. He enjoys video games, running, and golfing.

Zoe Chuang (she/her)

Zoe Chuang is a graduate student at JSU pursuing her Master of Arts in English. She enjoys trivia, video essays, and all things creative writing.

Kenley Elrod (she/her)

Kenley holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her goal is to help each student feel confident in their work by providing the tools, support, and encouragement they need to succeed.

Isabella Hawkins

Abigail (Abby) Jordan

Haley Munn

Mackenzie Tolbert (she/her)

Mackenzie is a graduate student pursuing her Master’s of Arts in English. She graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Jacksonville State. She loves all things Jane Austen, reading, writing, and her tuxedo cat named Atlas.