Writer In Residence | Writer In The Schools
- Wore many hats in this role, including creative writer, writing workshop leader, K-12 visiting writer, liaison between Fishtrap and local schools, blogger, and events coordinator.
- Designed, promoted, and taught a seven-week, multi-genre creative writing course for adults: “Zooming in & Zooming Out: Directing the Reader’s Focus”
- Communicated with local teachers to secure work in 22 classrooms, grades K-12; individualized lesson plans and specific learning goals for each classroom.
- Created and ran a WordPress blog showcasing student writing and highlighting the importance of the Writer in the Schools program to potential funders.