For years I was a high school and college English teacher. Since it seemed to be nobody’s favorite subject, I had to create lesson plans that made literature and writing a personal journey for students, leaving a gold nugget of meaning in each hour we spent together. Click here to contact me for a school visit. I can also perform faculty in-services and PTA talks on a variety of topics. All visits are 30-45 minutes.
- Career Days: You’ve Got a Story—Tell it!
- “He/she walked across the room…”: How to Make a Sentence Come Alive By Changing One Word
- Reading to Young Kids
- Comic Books: A Gateway to Literature for Reluctant Readers
- Turning Your Lesson Plans into a Story
- The Singular Instance: How to Tell Your Own Story
- College Admission Essay Boot Camp (2 hours)