Mary Ellen Fuquay <fuquame@mobap.edu; 314-392-2326> is an instructor of English anddirectorof EXCEL, the dual credit (concurrent enrollment) program offering Missouri Baptist University credit at 50 high schools. She holds a B.A. in English from Oklahoma Baptist University and an M.A. in English from the University of Virginia.
Ms. Fuquay is an editorial assistant for Intégrité: A Faith and Learning Journal and serves on several MBU committees, including General Education, Academic Affairs and a sub-committee of the self-study team for the Higher Learning Commission evaluation site visit. She is a member of the Communications Committee of the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.
After five years of teaching high school English in Oklahoma and Texas, three years as director of ESL classes at Friendship International in Saint Louis and four years in business positions, Ms. Fuquay spent several years as a church musician. In 1998 she became academic director of EXCEL and then director in 2000 when she also joined the English faculty. She teaches English Composition I and II and Business Writing. Ms. Fuquay was the recipient of the 2004 Emerson Electric Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her research interests include the teaching of writing and the effectiveness of concurrent enrollment in the high school setting. Her essay, “Why Do We Write?” appears in The Mercury Reader.
Ms. Fuquay serves in children’s work and as a substitute pianist and choir member at Ellisville Baptist Church. She may be reached at her direct line 314-392-2326 or through the EXCEL office at 314-392-2203.
