College essay/ Personal writing specialist. All types of writing and all levels of literature. Many years experience teaching high school and college -- creative writing, expository writing, and literature, from basic to advanced. Critically acclaimed fiction author. Student centered. My talent is getting kids to trust their voice and vision, then teaching them techniques to shape and sharpen. Always with humor and large grain of salt. Most recently taught at Ross School in East Hampton; before that at schools and colleges in California, Utah, Virginia and Maryland. Hold Ph.D and MA in English/Creative Writing, and held fellowships toward both. Most recent book, LOUSE POINT; STORIES FROM THE EAST END, earned a Starred Review from Kirkus, along with other strong notices, Forthcoming novel, WONDERLESS, a tale of Gen-Zers calling it quits, embarking on a cross-country odyssey, due out July/22.