Writing is my way of life. A daily journal. A ream of poetry. A credenza filled with stories. I write from a sunlit room on the second floor of the home I share with my boisterous family. My credentials include a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, a completed memoir, and a handful of prizes, including an Artist’s Residency at The Ragdale Foundation. I am currently at work on a novel set in medieval Paris.

As a teaching artist, I believe my main purpose is to encourage creative expression through kind and intuitive facilitation. I’ve taught creative writing to youth and adults at The Loft Literary Center, as well as music classes to intergenerational groups. An apprentice in book arts and bibliotherapy, I hope to incorporate these modalities into future workshop offerings.

Brainstorming is my favorite thing to do! And connecting people with creative possibility is a close second. I enjoy working collaboratively with nonprofits to develop curriculum, improve communications, and build programming. Most recently, I led a neighborhood peace initiative to cultivate relationships between neighbors through celebration, charitable giving, and environmental stewardship.