The next moment I feel made a big impact on my experience as a writer wasn’t exactly directly associated with a single piece of writing. It was my third trimester of my 6th grade English class. I had always enjoyed my English classes and done well in them, and this one was no exception. It … Continue reading Touchstone Moment Revamped →

When I think of a "trusted reader" I think of someone who is going into reading with a constructive and positive mindset and not one of malice. I would want someone who is reading my work to see me in it and what bits of myself I have woven into whatever I am writing. Writing … Continue reading Morning Pages: Who’s Your You? →

the sound of travel echoes through the trees grass crushing beneath sneakers tires rolling across cement deliberate moves being made none exactly the same points of origin and points of destination differ but one thing reverberates through it all purpose driving forces pushing each knows their own and not another's but they still share purpose … Continue reading Outside Poem- Purpose →

I went to sit under a tree that stands between the Eddy and Education buildings, and faced myself towards the Behavioral Sciences Building so I could people watch while still feeling mostly separated from the action. I learned that everyone on this campus is coming from somewhere and heading somewhere else, and they all have … Continue reading Morning Pages: Outside Edition →

One of the earliest memories I have as a writer that I think was really impactful for my writing was when I was in elementary school, I think either 3rd or 4th grade. I have been writing stories since I learned to write, but this was when I first started to explore the realm of … Continue reading Touchstone Moments →

When I was a Senior in high school I took an AP Psychology class taught by Elaine Vaughn. Looking back, that is one of the best classes I ever took in high school. It is a combination of both the content which I found incredibly fascinating as well as Elaine's teaching style and personality. She … Continue reading Morning Pages: Love Learning →

I believe that education cannot be generalized, and in order for every student to succeed they need an individualized plan in action. As a student who didn’t always fit into the box that most teachers tried to put me in, I feel strongly about viewing students as unique individuals is vital for their success. One … Continue reading Morning Pages (make up):What Do You, Too, Believe? →

Ever since I was a little kid I've always had a passion for reading and writing. My grandparents are librarians so they would always send me boxes of books in whatever genre I was interested in at the time to feed my insatiable desire for stories. This passion transformed to include my love of being … Continue reading Morning Pages: So What’s Your Major? →