Poet, professor, girl mom.
Interest Areas
- Poetry
- Creative Nonfiction
- Craft Essays
Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of English at Eastern University
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Education
M.F.A. Thesis with Distinction, in Creative Writing, Rosemont College, January 2016
M.A. summa cum laude, in English, West Chester University, May 2007
B.A. magna cum laude, double major in English and Anthropology, Eastern University, May 2005
Courses Taught
Advanced Writing: Poetry, Advanced Writing: Essay, Advanced Writing: Memoir, Introduction to Creative Writing, Introduction to Publication, College Writing, Advanced Writing: Journalism, College Newspaper Practicum, Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice, Principles of Writing, Composition and Rhetoric, Analytical Writing, Argument and Academic Research, Critical Thinking
Awards
Thesis with Distinction Award, May 2016- Rosemont College, for outstanding scholarship and excellence in the Creative Writing Master’s Program
Sister Mary Anthony Weinig, SHCJ Creative Writing Award, May 2016- Rosemont College, for outstanding dedication and scholarship in the Creative Writing Master’s Program
Outstanding Academic Achievement at the Graduate Level, May 2016- Rosemont College
Edith Garlow Memorial Poetry Contest, First Prize, 2007, Delaware County Community College
Daedalus Poetry Contest, First Prize, 2007, West Chester University
Thyra Ferre Bjorn Creative Writing Award, May 2005- Eastern University, awarded to the graduating senior judged to have the greatest potential writing ability
