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In reply to the discussion: Dem Running For Cantor's Seat: Virginia 'Hungry For Radical Change' [View all]DebJ
(7,699 posts)Professional career
Trammell has worked for procurement in state government, and as a special education and history teacher in central Virginias public schools. He currently works at Randolph-Macon College as Director of Disability Support Services and Associate Professor of Sociology.[1]
Trammel is a frequently published author, his latest book The Richmond Slave Trade: The Economic Backbone of The Old Dominion, was published in 2012. He also served as president of the Blue Ridge Virginia Writers Club.[4]
Political career
He has been a prolific writer in many diverse areas ranging from education to history, including two dozen books or book chapters; he was a regular contributor to the Washington Times.{[5] His history with the Democratic Party goes back to his days at Grove City College, where he experienced a de facto ban in the school newspaper due to his Democratic views, and he spoke out then (as now) against various forms of discrimination in higher education. He was an active worker on both Bill Clinton presidential campaigns in Kentucky, where he also wrote local position papers and statewide editorials and quickly was recognized for his ideas.[1] He also worked for the Michael Dukakis campaign.[1]
Special Ed AND History, yummy!