Associate Professor of English Donna Hayles
  • Faculty Queensbury

Donna E. Hayles

  • Associate professor of English
  • Member of Diversity Committee

"My interest involves centering the experiences of Black immigrant women. I love sharing this with my students as it gives them an opportunity to see the world through a different lens."

Biography

Donna has been teaching for more than 20 years in the United States and Jamaica. Her area of study is Caribbean and African American literature, and her area of specialization is on the writings of Caribbean-American immigrant writers.

Education

Bachelor of Art in English from UWI Mona (Jamaica), 2001; Master of Philosophy in English from UWI Mona (Jamaica), 2006; Ph.D. in English from University at Albany (current)

Hobbies and interests

Donna lives in Glens Falls with her spoiled and needy cat, Belle. Donna enjoys reading, playing word games, and taking nature walks when Belle allows her to leave.