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Matthew Henry
B.A. ENC
English Education

Recalling his experiences in a World Literature course at ENC, Henry prepares to lead his high school students on “Dante’s whirlwind tour through hell.” Henry reports a questionable work ethic in the age group, but relents, “I love them anyway.”

Melissa Kenrick
B.A. ENC
Youth Ministry

“I feel truly blessed to be here, in a job where I am challenged and where I am able to use many of the gifts that God has given me. My love for literature and writing is far from being abated and … I have been given opportunities to write and direct short skits and dramas for our Sunday morning youth services.”

Sean Coleman
B.A. ENC
J.D. Suffolk University
In House Counsel for the AIG group

“Literature taught me … this is the stuff of life. The examined life is the good life … a close and ongoing relationship with literature helps frame your existence.”

Deborah Mitchell
B.A. ENC
M.S. Lesley University
Human Resources Director, Feeley & Driscoll, P.C.

Several skills Mitchell cultivated as an English major have been a benefit to her current career: “communication skills, vocabulary, reading volumes of information for content, accepting others’ opinions, ability to analyze situations.”

Lisa Condon
B.A. ENC
Sr. Account Coordinator, Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising

“I think that having an English degree prepared me well for a wide range of positions, in that it helped me learn how to communicate effectively and present myself intelligently and professionally.”

Amy Hwang
B.A. ENC
M.S. Simmons College
Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian

Hwang recalls several skills she learned as an English major that have been a benefit to her current career: “research, time management, oral presentation, writing, proofreading … I have great images from my reading in my mind. I can picture passages … and I’d rather do that than see a movie.”

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Quincy, Massachusetts 02170 
Phone: 617-745-3843 | email: English Department Head