Director - Kathleen Paul An historian, Kathleen Paul has been teaching British and European history to Floridian students for much of the past two decades. Kathleen received her undergraduate degree from the University of York, her graduate teaching certificate from the University of Bath, and her Master's and PhD from Boston College, MA. Kathleen's research centers on issues of race, citizenship, empire and migration and has been supported by a variety of grants and awards. Kathleen originally went to the United States as a study abroad student and thus has some understanding of the issues which FSU students might encounter during their time in England - though there are fewer alligators in London perhaps.
Associate Director - Julia Lazarus Originally from Leicestershire, Julia studied English Language and Literature at Magdalen College, Oxford, before going on to do a Master’s degree in Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary’s College in East London. She wrote her dissertation on Shakespearean drama and spent most of that summer at The Globe under the pretext of research. After graduating in September 2005, she spent a year working as a medical secretary before joining the team at FSU, where her enthusiasm for London, and in particular its theatre scene, is much better put to use.
Assistant Director - Karen Spicer joined FSU in September 2007 after working at BUNAC (British Universities North America Club) for 10 years in a similar role. Karen attended City University in London for her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Psychology and has recently completed her MA in Children’s Literature and Culture at De Montfort University in Bedford. As an avid fan of British children’s literature she is always happy to discuss any Harry Potter related enquiries! Karen lives in Bedford and commutes to London, so can make legitimate regular use of the phrase from the Bridget Jones movies: ‘I’m going to Bedfordshire!’. She is happy to be part of the team at FSU and continue to develop her career working with international students.
