Curriculum Vitae

Education:

• B.A., English Language and Literature, Grand Valley State University

• M.A., in English - Creative Non-Fiction, Central Michigan University

Post-graduate coursework in:

• Literary Criticism, Western Michigan University

• Poetry, Cleveland State University's Imagination Conference

• Creative Writing, Grand Rapids Community College

• History of Gender and Sexuality, Grand Rapids Community College

• Reading Methods and Theory, Central Michigan University

 

Professional Experience:​

• Writer, Ghostwriter, Editor, Creativity Coach, Event Coordinator and Breathwork Facilitator and Trainer, Shamama, LLC

• Director of Developmental English Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

• ​Adjunct Professor of Writing, Grand Valley State University

• Faculty Liaison, Pew Faculty and Teaching Learning Center, GVSU

• English Lecturer Saginaw Valley State University

• Adjunct Professor of Writing Delta College

• Assistant Director of Learning Support Services, Baker College

• Director of Religious Education, Midland UU Fellowship

• Religious Education Coordinator, All Souls Community Church of West Michigan

 

Professional Development and Credentials:

• Comprehensive Sexuality Educator - Our Whole Lives

• Reiki I and II Attunement- Fran Snider

• Breathwork Training Level 3 - David Elliot

• Equity and Inclusion Training, Ally Training, Adjunct Academy, and Portfolio Training- Grand Valley State University

• Great Teachers Seminar and Learning Technology Courses, Delta College

• Religious Education, Youth Development, Worship Development, and Curriculum Development, Unitarian Universalist Association​

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Community Involvement:

• Keynote Speaker and Victim's Advocate, Grand Valley State University Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity

• Board Member, Stepping Stones Montessori School

• Odyssey of the Mind Coach and Judge, Rockford Public Schools