My joyfully creative mission: I explore the past to invoke deeper meaning in the present and foster progressive change in the future.

As a writer, I impart perspective, empathy and abiding faith in humankind. I create complex characters rooted in a strong sense of time, place and family, who are growth-minded, tenacious and fiercely optimistic. 

As a teacher, I elevate my students’ skills, confidence, and sense of community in their artistry. My teaching is inclusive, growth-minded, and open-hearted.

As a creator, I collect and connect powerful ideas and mold them into forms that intrigue me. I am constantly practicing my creativity and finding joy in the creative life.