PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Editor, proofreader, writer, tutor Writing coach and workshop facilitator PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDITOR / PROOFREADER Interlink and Other Nature/Humankind Poems by Victoria Greenleaf (Cypress House, 2005), proofreader of poetry collection Into a Mirror and Through a Lens by Victoria Greenleaf (Cypress House, 2003), proofreader of poetry collection AWARE: Alzheimer’s Workshop for the Awareness of Resources and Education (Case Western
Reserve University, 1997), editor of non-fiction book Where Did I Leave My Glasses?: How You Can Improve Your Memory as You Grow Older by Ralph Mendelson (Segno Books, 1993), editor of non-fiction book The Writing Place: Poetry: A Guide for Teachers (WVIZ-TV, 1992), editor The Creative Hook: A Guide for Teachers (WVIZ-TV, 1991), editor The Writing Place: Short Stories, A Guide for Teachers (WVIZ-TV, 1991), editor
Kids’ Playwriting:
A Guide for Teachers (The Educational Television Association
of Metropolitan Cleveland, 1987), editor Center for Learning, editor, proofreader, developer of teacher guides Editor of two books of fiction, a book of non-fiction, and a memoir in process
Proofreader for two poetry collections and an ebook series for American Elite
AUTHOR Reverse Fairy Tale (Pudding House, 1997), author of poetry chapbook Art Reveals Culture: A Guide for Teachers (WVIZ-TV, 1992), writer Arts Abound!: A Guide for Teachers (The Educational Television Association of Metropolitan Cleveland, 1985), writer Writer of Articles on Arts Education and Child Rearing (Partial Listing) Design for Arts in Education, Life and Health, American Baby, Art Teacher, American Educator, School Arts, Phi Delta Kappan Other Creative Writing (Partial Listing) Blue Unicorn, Rio Grande Review, The Poet’s Edge Magazine, Amelia, Pudding, CQ, Canto, Chattahoochee Review, Baybury Review, Bellevue Literary Review, The Practice of Peace Additional Writing Sisters of St. Joseph, grant writer for wellness project Western Reserve Geriatric Education Center, CWRU, book development Cleveland Board of Education, curriculum designer Notre Dame College, writer of grants and manual Cleveland Area Arts Council, grant writer Education and Training Literary Center of Poets & Writers' League of Greater Cleveland, taught fiction, poetry, and memoir Cleveland School of the Arts, developed programming The Art Studio, facilitated professional workshops on writing as healing Ursuline College Sophia Center, developed curriculum and taught the healing power of writing Bank Street College of Education, New York, supervised students
Evaluation Shady Side Academy, Pittsburgh, evaluated school-wide program Cleveland State University, evaluated writing manuscripts Ohio Writer, judged poetry contest
Speaking Speaker about publishing at Northwest Ohio Writers meeting, Toledo Reader of poetry at senior centers, colleges, tea/coffee houses National Association of Elementary School Principals, education National Endowment for the Humanities Youth Programs, creativity Ohio Arts Council, arts education National Art Education Association, aesthetic awareness College and University Administration Director of Field Experience, Notre Dame College Director of Aesthetic Awareness program, Cleveland State University Media Producer and Curriculum Specialist, WVIZ Channel 25 Public Television, produced and designed award-winning
educational television programs College and University Teaching Cuyahoga Community College, Humanities Notre Dame College, Educational Psychology Ursuline College, Introduction to Culture John Carroll University, Teaching Art and Music Cleveland State University, Aesthetic Education Siegal College, Arts in Education EDUCATION M.Ed. (Educational Psychology), John Carroll University Teaching Certificate (English and Humanities), John Carroll University B.A. (English), University of Michigan HONORS (Partial listing) Poetry prize winner, Lakeland Community College Featured Writer, Writers & Their Friends, writing celebration of PWLGC Poem selected for incorporation in permanent art installation at Cleveland State University Benedum Teaching Fellowship for Visiting Scholars, Pittsburgh Central Education Network, three awards for instructional television Woman of Achievement, Delta Kappa Gamma honorary society