Faculty

Kristina Wenzel Egan
Associate Professor of Communication

  • Ph.D. University of Missouri
  • B.A. University of St. Thomas, M.A. North Dakota State University
  • Curriculum Vitae

wenzelka@eckerd.edu
Brown Hall 146
727.864.7847

More About Prof. Wenzel

Kristina Wenzel teaches courses in communication theory and interpersonal communication. Her research intersects the areas of family communication, health transitions, and aging issues. When not teaching or researching, you can likely find her on a run with her dog.

Julia M. Hildebrand
Assistant Professor of Communication

  • Ph.D. Drexel University
  • M.A. University of Regensburg
  • B.A. University of Regensburg

hildebjm@eckerd.edu
Brown Hall 147
727.864.8194

James Janack
Professor of Communication

  • Ph.D. University of Washington
  • B.A. Colgate University, M.A. Syracuse University
  • Curriculum Vitae

janackja@eckerd.edu
Brown Hall 149
727.864.7845

More About Prof. Janack

James Janack teaches courses in oral communication. His research interests include political communication in the United States and Russia, especially as it promotes and/or inhibits democratic practices. When not teaching or researching, he runs, bikes, watches baseball and The Simpsons.

Visiting faculty and instructors

Grace Lager ’97
Instructor of Communication

  • Ph.D. Georgia State University
  • B.A. Eckerd College, M.A. Texas Tech University

lagereg@eckerd.edu
SHA 102
727.864.8645

More About Prof. Lager

Grace Lager teaches courses in public speaking, communication theory, media studies and gender studies. Her research interests include rhetoric and media, especially in relation to gender issues in the United States. When not teaching or researching, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, practicing and teaching Pilates and cooking.