Andrew J. Skerritt, M.F.A.

Andrew J Skerritt

INSTRUCTOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-561-2499
OFFICE
Division Of Journalism

 

Office Hours

SJGC Bldg. Room #3115

Monday • 10 a.m.- noon.
Tuesday/Thursday • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday • 11 a.m.-noon.

Current Semester Schedule

JOU 4181 Capital Bureau • Tu.Th. - 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
JOU 4342C - C01 2268 Reporting & Writing III • Tu.Th.- 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
JOU 4342C - C02 Reporting & Writing III • Tu.Thu. - 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.


About Me


Andrew J. Skerritt grew up on the Caribbean island of Montserrat before coming to the U.S. to study journalism. During his career, he has lived in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. A granddad, he lives in Southwest Georgia with his wife and daughter.

Areas of Interest


  • Essay writing

  • Narrative Nonfiction

  • Podcasting

  • Soccer

  • Immigration issues


Education


  • University of Tampa • 2015
    MFA, Creative NonFiction

  • Winthrop University • 2001
    MLA, Humanities

Work History


  • Instructor • 2026 - Present
    Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL

  • Senior Producer/Project Director • 2024- 2026
    University of Massachusetts, Boston, Boston, Mass.

  • Associate Director, Office of Communications • 2019-2024
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL

  • Storytelling Coach/Editor • 2014-2019
    Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL

  • Assistant Professor of Journalism • 2008-2014
    Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL

  • North Suncoast Columnist • 2005-2008
    Tampa Bay Times, Tampa, FL

  • Assistant Hernando Times Editor • 2003-2005
    Tampa Bay Times, Brooksville, FL


Academic Accomplishments


 
  • Author of the book, Ashamed to Die: Silence, Denial and the AIDS Epidemic in the South (Chicago Review Press, 2011)

Awards


  • Honorable Mention, AP Religious Writers Association, 2024 for the essay The Spiritual Power of Vineyards (Faith&Leadership)

Courses Taught At FAMU


  • JOU 2100C • Reporting & Writing I
  • MMC 2000 • Intro to Mass Media