The portal to writing — at least for me — was my love for reading at such a young age, and thus my greatest teacher was my mother. Her own love of reading filled our house. We were poor by almost any standard, but we had books; shelves of them. I had permission to read anything and everything. And I did.

Over the years I have had the training and experience that has allowed me to use the name teacher or trainer — and those skills are helpful. But mostly I share with students my own love of books in hopes they will also find their way in — as a reader, as a writer, as a seeker.

Training and Experience

• Studies in Teaching—Curriculum for Masters in Fine Arts/Creative Writing included classes on teaching literature and writing, and a senior teaching project. American Society for Training & Development membership and training.
• Studies in Writing—Early high school/college training in writing and journalism; on-the-job journalism training and publication. Part of curriculum for B.A. in Literature and Creative Writing and for Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Extensive self-study, workshops.
• Teaching Experience—Years of teaching in a business environment; designed, wrote study materials (including two mini-texts) for Clark College Professional Development and numerous companies (as an internal officer or external consultant).

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A writer's duty is to register what it is like for him or her to be in the world.
~ Zadie Smith