MFA Writer & Former HS English Teacher | Essays, Lit, Creative Writing

I'm a fiction writer and English teacher in the Chicago area, with an M.F.A. in Fiction from the University of Oregon and a B.F.A. from Baylor. I've taught Freshman Composition and Intro to Fiction at the university level, high school English and Drama in public schools, and I've built lesson plans for every grade in between. I've also raised three daughters through the college application process, and attended Dartmouth, Wellesley, and DePaul. Together they were awarded millions of dollar... Read More >>