I am a poet and memoirist whose work has appeared in journals and anthologies. I hold a M.A. in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Minnesota. A recipient of the Loft Literary Center’s Outstanding Teacher’s Award, I have worked as a teaching artist at the Loft and in other venues over twenty years. I especially understand beginning writers and how to encourage first steps into the writing process. My students have gone on to win writing awards, to publish, and to pursue further studies.