Babcock Residence Hall

Encarna Turner
Senior Faculty Fellow

Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Spanish

turnermm@wfu.edu

Encarna (she/her) was born and raised in Valencia, Spain. She loves Wake Forest sports and can be spotted faithfully at Spry Soccer Stadium or any field her students are playing in. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, attending country music concerts with her daughter, and having a quiet evening with her husband and their puppy. She teaches elementary and intermediate Spanish, as well as the Spanish for Business courses.

Michael Kamtman
Associate Faculty Fellow

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance

kamtmamj@wfu.edu

A professional actor and director, Michael (he/him) has played many Shakespearean roles. He teaches performance classes (including acting and stage combat) and Introduction to Theatre. He also loves to juggle. He and his wife Leslie grow veggies and plants in their backyard. Their family includes their son, Jeremiah, and four cats (Atticus, Hermione, Gwendolyn, and Cecily).

Rian Bowie
Associate Faculty Fellow

Associate Teaching Professor, Department of English

bowiere@wfu.edu

Rian (she/her) teaches American literature courses in the English Department. When not prepping for classes or meetings, she loves reading across a range of literary genres, watching bad reality television, and playing with her dogs, Finn and Zuri. One or both might make guest appearances in the dorms! Additionally, she has cultivated newfound interests in organic gardening and bird watching. If you want to chat with her about your hobbies or hers or simply want guidance on your course planning and interests, reach out. She’s always happy to help.

John MacDonald
Associate Faculty Fellow

Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Economics

macdonja@wfu.edu

John MacDonald is a graduate of Wake Forest University (BA ’95) and an Associate Teaching Professor in the Economics Department. He’s been teaching Microeconomic Theory and American Economic Development at WFU since 2005, and has a passion for economic history in general and transportation issues in particular. He’s been a lower division advisor, the faculty advisor to Mortar Board, and a Faculty Fellow for Babcock Residence Hall. If you venture off campus on the weekends, there’s a good chance you’ll find him walking through Buena Vista, dining at the Village Tavern, or simply relaxing on his porch with his Demon Deacon wife and some combination of their five children.