Dr.JIMMY McJAMERSON

Dr. Jimmy McJamerson is currently an Associate Professor of History at Grambling State University.  With a B. A. in History from GSU and an M. A. in History in African American History from Ohio University, he completed the Ph. D. at Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio in African American History. Among his honors are recipient of the “Slade Award” for the top poem in the Griot Journal for the Southern Conference on African American Studies; citation as a “New Businessman” in Emerge Magazine (1995); and NAFEO Distinguished Alumni Member Award (1989).  McJamerson’s publications include his dissertation titled Grambling State University:  The Legacy, History and Spirit Through the Experiences of Its Pioneers and Builders.  Additional publications are The Workbook to Accompany Success Runs in Our Race (2007, Frasernet, in press), On the Shoulders of Our Ancestors:  Teaching African-American History Through Historical Poetic Verse (1999) and the first in a three-volume poetry series titled Transformed, Moved and Fixed:  Spiritual Blessings (2000).  His chapters in educational books include “Enhancing Literacy Skills and Self Esteem Through Whole Language” in Developing Literacy Skills Across the Curriculum: Practical Approaches, Creative Models, Strategies and Resources (2001).   Jaggers, L., McJamerson, N., and Duhon, G. (Eds.).  Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press.

McJamerson’s creative works include four poem print collections: “New Psalms” Spiritual Collection 1999, Black Greek Collection 1997, Masonic Collection 1997, and Positive Black Images Collection 1990.  Professional presentations include “Using Folklore as an Approach to Enhancing Academic Skills and Citizenship” at Benedict College’s Service-Learning Program in Columbia, South Carolina, 2002, and “On the Shoulders of Our Ancestors:  Using Poetry to Teach History” at the National Association for African American Studies, Houston, TX 1999.  As a 33˚ Prince Hall Mason and Shriner, a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., McJamerson has coordinated numerous programs for university, church, and community projects.  For example, he was a founding member of the Grambling “Juneteenth” Heritage Festival.  McJamerson is married to Dr. Nanthalia W. McJamerson and is the father of Nicole McJamerson-Kearney and Jimmy McJamerson II.
 

Dr. Nanthalia McJamerson is a Professor of Education at Grambling State University.  She received a B. S. degree in Business Education at Grambling State University, M. Ed. in Counselor Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Ph. D. in Educational Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.  Dr. McJamerson is an author and editor of educational books, including Developing Literacy Skills Across the Curriculum and Files of Promise for Conquering Test Anxiety.  Book chapters she published include “Fun House Mirrors: At-Promise vs. At-Risk Perceptions of Urban Students” in Issues in Urban Education, Duhon, G. (Ed.), “The Role of Biography and History in the Prevention of Conflict and Promotion of Success” in Counseling for the New Millennium, Duhon, G. and Manson, T. (Eds.) and “Immunity to the Immaculate Perception: An Aesthetic Education Approach to Developing Critical Thinking” in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teacher Education, all published in Lewiston, New York: Edwin Mellen Press.  Dr. McJamerson’s most recent poetry book is titled Contrary to Rumor, I’m Wonderfully Made.  She has made presentations at numerous conferences and served as consultant for the National Education Association as well as for several Louisiana school districts.  Additionally, she is Co-Director of the GSU LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camps.  In partnership, she and her husband, Dr. Jimmy McJamerson, provide educational seminars, motivational speaking, empowerment books and inspirational gifts.

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Files of Promise:

Reconstructing Lives:Taking the
Mystery Out of Success

Creative Ways to Conquer
Test Anxiety