Students practice close reading skills, learn literary terms, and develop critical and creative thinking skills  

As an educator, I bring 15+ years of experience working with stories and storytellers as an editor, writer, educator, and children's librarian. 

I have a bachelor of arts in English & Writing and graduate degrees in Creative Writing (MFA) and Library & Information Science (MLIS) from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. 

I worked as a substitute teacher for 3 years while finishing my MLIS degree and homeschooled my son from first to sixth grade minus one year (5th grade) while we lived in a new state. Today, he thrives academically and socially in a traditional school setting.  

In addition to Outschool, I teach as an adjunct professor for a university's MFA & MA program and freelance as an editor. I've authored three children's nonfiction history books for an established series (FlashPoints). Other publications include book reviews, humor, essays, public radio, and a few short stories. 

I count myself fortunate to have found a discipline I love so much. I never tire of stories or storytellers! 

Homework Offered
Reading expectation outside of class is approximately 50 - 75 pages per week. Classroom page activities, questions, and resources are always optional. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
NA
Grades Offered