Faculty - Humanities

Colleen Sanders (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of Academic Tutoring and Information Literacy at Fulton-Montgomery Community College. She completed an MA and BA in English from the College of Saint Rose, with a focus in eighteenth-century women’s literature, and an AS in Business Administration from Hudson Valley Community College. She currently leads tutoring and student support initiatives and has taught ENG 040, ENG 103, and ENG 104 at FMCC. Colleen is an advocate for student success at the community college and outside of work, you can find her reading, cooking, weight training, and spending time with family and her Corgis, Jett and Brody.

Jason has been at the college since 1999, and teaches a variety of classes in the fields of Theater, English, Film, and Art.  He was key member of the group that spearheaded the major renovation of the Rao Theater in 2019, a venue in which he has directed over 50 productions.  Jason founded and coordinates the college’s A.A.S. degree in Entertainment Technology, a program that combines course work and practical work in live production, film/video, audio, and interactive media.  He works closely with local arts organizations such as Proctors Theater in Schenectady and The Rep in Albany.  In January 2018, Jason participated in a TEDxFMCC event, delivering a talk called Life of Theater: Low Tech/High Tech.  He has served as chair to the Humanities Division and has participated in numerous committees over the years. 

Prior to coming to FM, Lena Andersson taught at the University of Denver, Delgado Community College (New Orleans) and Xavier University of Louisiana (also in New Orleans) before evacuating from Hurricane Katrina to Houston. There, she taught at the University of Houston, Houston Community College, and Galveston College.

Lena belongs to the National Council of Teachers of English, Teaching in the Two-Year College Association, and College Composition and Communication. She has judged entries in the storySouth Million Writers Award Competition, reviewed Writing (About) Stories by National Book Finalist Andre Dubus, and published short stories, including “The Silent Treatment” and “The Lovesick Sun.” Each year she participates in the Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, the New York State Ornithology Association’s Waterfowl Count, the National Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey, and the North American Butterfly Association butterfly count.

Mr. Fagan, Assistant Professor of English, teaches English I and II, Professional and Technical Writing, Speech, and Creative Writing.

He won the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2018. He wrote two novels, New Boots and Angelo, and has published short stories in a variety of literary magazines, as well.

An alumnus of FM, Mr. Fagan went on to earn a B.S. in English from SUNY Oneonta, graduating magna cum laude with Honors in English; a M.A. in English from SUNY New Paltz; and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Goddard College.

He is a member of National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and New York College Learning Skills Association (NYCLSA).

Michael S. Youngs is a professor and writer with over twenty years of experience in academia and creative writing. With a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hartwick College and a Master of Fine Arts from Emerson College, his extensive teaching career, which includes positions at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College and the State University of New York at Cobleskill, reflects his inventive approach to education and curriculum development.

Michael has continued to champion innovative teaching methods, earning accolades such as the Spirit of Innovation Award for his pioneering use of Open Educational Resources. He strives to combine his passion for literature and writing with his dedication to fostering student success. In addition to his academic endeavors, Michael is a locally touring musician who perf

Steve has worked at SUNY FMCC since 2007, teaching courses in English, Philosophy, Humanities, and Art. Prior to working at SUNY FMCC, he taught at SUNY Albany, SUNY Adirondack, and the University of South Florida, and he currently serves as the campus governance chair. Steve earned his PhD in English at UAlbany and his MA and BA in Communication at the University of South Florda, and he is close to earning a MA in Philosophy from UAlbany.

Steve has presented his work on teaching, literature, and philosophy at numerous national and regional conferences over the years. Lastly, he is a professional performing musician who plays more than 100 shows per year, and he has opened up for national acts such as Chicago, REO Speedwagon, and The Orleans.