In Correctional Institutions

• Poetry Writing Instructor at the minimum security Oakhill Correctional Institution through the Oakhill Prison Humanities Program, Fall 2017-present.
• Writing Tutor & Coordinator at the minimum security Oakhill Correctional Institution through Odyssey Beyond Bars for in-person and Zoom tutoring, 2019-present.
• Poetry Writing Instructor at the maximum security Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center (WERDCC), Vandalia, Missouri, through Prison Performing Arts, a St. Louis-based nonprofit, 2016-2017.

In Community Settings

• Genres of Writing. Six-week course, part of the certificate in writing through UW-Madison Continuing Studies. January 11-February 19, 2021. Taught remotely through Canvas and Zoom.
• Writing through the Pandemic. Team-taught workshop with Grief Support Specialist Barbara Nehls-Howe through UW-Continuing Studies taught over Zoom. December 5, 2020.
• Museum as Muse. Writing Workshop at the Chazen Museum of Art through UW-Continuing Studies, November 2019.
• Writing about “Where You’re From” at the Homestead National Monument, Beatrice, Nebraska. June 8, 2014. See poems created by the students at the Land Ho!me blog.
• Women-Focused Poetry & Creativity Workshops at Safe Connections. March-June 2013.
• Lecture on Rhythm in Poetry at The Wednesday Club of St. Louis. April 3, 2013.
• Writing to Connect through the Springboard/St. Louis Public School System Partnership. Fall 2012.
• Poetry Magic through the Interchange/St. Louis Public School System Partnership. Fall 2012.
• Writing Workshops at Safe Connections. June 30, 2012 and September 22, 2012.
• Beginning Poetry (ages 7-14), a week-long class through St. Louis Parks & Recreation. June 25-29, 2012.
• Beginning Poetry (ages 7-8), a week-long class through St. Louis Parks & Recreation. June 11-15, 2012.