She teaches creative writing, world literature and American Literature. In addition, she directs the South Carolina Center for Oral Narration. The Center hosts storytellers, archives oral histories and celebrates the spoken word, including poetry. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri; MA in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi; and BA in Creative Writing and Print Journalism from the University of Southern California. She is the mother of two boys and enjoys riding her bike and taking photographs. PUBLICATIONS: