2007 Co-curricular Activities Committee Chair at Sierra Nevada College.
2007-1998 English Lab Coordinator Sierra Nevada College. Developed a writing lab for SNC students to receive assistance in English skills. Created a Web page for online instruction. Developed a tutor-training program for peer tutoring. Supervised lab tutors and scheduled hours for writing lab.
2010-1990 Editor/Faculty Advisor, Sierra Nevada Review. Founded literary journal: The Sierra Nevada College Review in 1990 and continued its annual publication each successive year (now The Sierra Nevada Review). Advised student editors. Taught students editorial procedures. Developed guidelines and publication dates. Listed The Review in national writers’ markets. Acquired ISBN listing.
2005-2002 Faculty Advisor for The Eagle’s Eye, the student newspaper at Sierra Nevada College. Taught journalism, established deadlines, supervised student development of guidelines, editorial policy and practices.
1998-1999 Freelance journalist, wrote restaurant reviews for The North Tahoe/Truckee Weekly.
Publications
2009 Common Ground, A Journal of Contemporary Poetry, Where the Girls Are, fall/winter issue.
2009 Haight Ashbury Literary Journal published Some Nights, poem, in summer issue.
2009 Quicksilver published Dead Giveaways, a short story, in spring issue.
2009 Sierra Journal published Ruth Returns, a poem, in spring issue.
2008 American Journal of Nursing published Skin, a poem, December issue.
2007 Altars of Ordinary Light book of poetry published July 14 by Plain View Press.
2007 The International Journal of the Humanities peer reviewed acceptance of paper on pedagogy, “Joint Effort: Show Students the Path to Publishing in a Side by Side Journey” for publication.
2007 California Quarterly published The Wall, poem, in spring issue.
2007 Silk Road published Finding My Way Back, poem, in spring issue.
2007 Ginosko published three poems in issue #4: Late February, Blue Trajectory, and The Accident Inside.
2006 Mean Girl Trips chapbook of poetry published by Pudding House Press fall 2006.
2006 Sunspinner, an online literary journal, published She Waves Goodbye from the Window in the spring 2006 issue.
2005 Ash Canyon Review published Wings in summer issue.
2005 Wadsworth Publishing awarded Chrysanthemums and the Communist Manifesto an Honorable Mention in their teachers of poetry contest and published it online.
2005 The Village Rambler published the short story Left Behind in the June issue.
2004 The Pedestal Magazine published two poems in the online political writing series Sudanese Mother, 2004 and Chrysanthemums and the Communist Manifesto
2004 The Village Rambler magazine published two short stories Miss Violetta’s Secret May/June issue and Sundays in Summertime July/ August issue.
2003 Moonshine Ink published the poem Tracks.
2001 Intimate Kisses: The Poetry of Sexual Pleasure anthology edited by Wendy Maltz published The Ordinary Day Begins. The book is sold internationally in English and in translations.
2000 smartish pace literary journal published She Waves Goodbye from the Window in the fall/winter issue 2000.
1997 MotherWood selected Late February for publication.
1996 Passionate Hearts: The Poetry of Sexual Love, Wendy Maltz, editor, published Palms. The anthology was on the top ten poetry bestseller list in 1997, reprinted as paperback in 2004, also sold internationally.
1996 The Maverick Press published she said.
1995 Poetry Motel published Stopping by the Car issue #23.
1992 California Quarterly published Still Life With Apples.
1991 Tar River Poetry published In Avon reprinted by permission in Tahoe Country.
1980 The Rebel published The Calling, Lineage and Passage. The Calling won that year’s Rebel Poetry Award.
1980 Birmingham Review published the short story Breaking Away and awarded it third place in their short story competition.
Presentations/Readings
2009 June: Poetry reading at Lake Tahoe Community College, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
2009 January: Poetry reading at The Rock, art gallery, in Truckee, Calif.
2008 August 25: Poetry reading at the Sacramento Poetry Center.
2008 May 22: Poetry reading with Suzanne Roberts at Valhalla Arts Center, Tahoe.
2008 February 27: Poetry reading at University of Reno, Nevada.
2008 February 2: Poetry reading at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City with Plain View Press writers.
2007 December 1: Poetry reading from Altars of Ordinary Light for North Tahoe Arts in Tahoe City.
2007 September 28: Poetry reading from Altars of Ordinary Light at Sierra Nevada College.
2007 July 20: Presented the paper “Joint Effort: Show Students the Path to Publishing in a Side by Side Journey” at the New Directions in Humanities Conference in Paris, France.
2007 August 7: Poetry reading from Altars of Ordinary Light at Book and Bean Bookstore, Truckee, California.
2006 July 14: Poetry reading with Lola Haskins, Sam Pierstorff and Ellen Hopkins at Juniper Creek Writers Conference.
2006 July 15, 16: Conducted poetry workshops at Juniper Creek Writers Conference.
2005 July 18: Panelist on “What Editors Want” at Juniper Creek Writers Conference.
2002 February 14: Poetry reading followed by open-mic celebrating Valentines Day at SNC. Patterson Hall.
2001 October 25: Presentation to SNC faculty Discussion Threads using Web CT.
1998 March 18: Presentation on Nevada Women Poets for the Incline AAUW.
1998 April 24: Presentation to Galena High School teachers on integrating creative writing assignments into course work.
1998 March: Poetry Reading and informal discussion at Incline Library in celebration of Women’s History month.
1997 October 30: Poetry Reading at Barnes and Noble in Reno, selections from Passionate Hearts.
1996 Presentation on integrating Writing Across the Curriculum into college syllabi to SNC faculty during Professional Development.
1996 Presentation to Olympic Valley High School teachers in Squaw Valley on incorporating study skills techniques into syllabi.
1994 Attended the Associated Writing Programs annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Participated in open mic readings.
1983 Poetry Reading for students and faculty at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
1980 Poetry Reading for The Rebel open to students, faculty and community at East Carolina University.
Other Professional Activities
2009 October 30: Myth and Poetry presentation for Museum of Modern Mythology and Pop Culture, Truckee, CA.
2009 September 25: Hosted Robert Hass and Brenda Hillman, poetry reading at SNC.
2009 April 9: Hosted a panel of Nevada Writers at SNC: Ellen Hopkins, Kirk Robertson and Suzannne Roberts.
2009 April 17: Hosted Slam Champion Patricia Smith at SNC as reader and Slam MC.
2009 April: Judged poetry for Chaparral Poetry contest.
2008 September: Judged poetry for the Chaparral Poetry contest.
2008 October 16: Hosted Brian Turner at Sierra Nevada College for a reading.
2008 April 10: Hosted Lola Haskins at Sierra Nevada College for a reading.
2008 February 7: Hosted Suzanne Roberts at Sierra Nevada College for a reading.
2008 January 31-Febuary 3: Attended the annual AWP writers’ conference with four students from Sierra Nevada College.
2008 Jan 31: Was invited to be a featured author with book signing at the Plain View Press table in the book fair of AWP.
2007 Fall: Served on Dual Credit Committee for the school board at Tahoe Truckee High School.
2007 October 11: Hosted Denise Duhamel for a poetry reading at Sierra Nevada College.
2007 April: Organized a Poetry Slam with Sam Pierstoff as M.C. on the SNC campus, open to public, approximately 200 people attended.
2007 February/March: Attended Associated Writing Programs Conference with English students from Sierra Nevada College.
2006 October: Hosted a poetry reading by Ingrid Wendt and Ralph Salisbury at Prim Library, Sierra Nevada College.
2006 May: Judged Incline High School essay contest.
2006 March: Organized student trip to Associated Writing Programs conference with a table to advertise the Sierra Nevada Review.
2005 October: Hosted a poetry reading by Robert Hass and Brenda Hillman at Sierra Nevada College.
2005 July: Participant in the Squaw Valley Poetry Workshop.
2005 June: Judged the Juniper Creek Writers’ Conference short fiction contest.
2005 March: Organized a trip for two English majors to attend the Associated Writing Programs annual conference in March.
2005 April: Organized a panel of poets to speak at SNC: Ellen Hopkins, Bill Cowee, Shaun Griffin and Gary Short to celebrate poetry month.
2004 October: Hosted a reading by Gary Short, Western States Book Award winner, at SNC.
2003 April: Hosted Cuban exile poet Marisella Veiga for a reading at SNC celebrating poetry month.
2003 May: Read testing material on Bias Review Committee for Nevada State School System to ascertain and eliminate biased wording or content.
2002 June: Judged for Reflections literary contest at Incline Middle School, Incline Village, NV.
2002 Collaborated with Susan Gold to create an online art site ForgettingOnline.com. Wrote text for images on this site.
2002 October: Hosted poet and former NBA all-star Tom Meschery for a reading at SNC.
2002 Organized Open Mic Poetry Nights at Sierra Nevada College (ongoing through 2006).
2002 Evaluated Junior Proficiency Essay Exams, Sierra Nevada College (ongoing through 2008).
2002 Volunteered at the Book Fair in Reno, NV, staffed book booth.
2000 Volunteered at Truckee Elementary, assisted in the classroom, on field trips, at school fundraisers (2000-1996).
Awards and Honors
2009 Distinguished Achievement Award, Sierra Nevada College.
2008 Nevada Humanitites and NEA grant supporting the reader series at SNC.
2007 Distinguished Achievement Award, Sierra Nevada College.
2006 Jackpot Grant awarded by Nevada Arts Council and the National
Endowment for the Arts for the fall reading series.
2005 Honorable Mention in Wadsworth Teachers of Poetry Competition.
2003 Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Sierra Nevada College.
2003 Jackpot Grant awarded by Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts for the Sierra Nevada College Review.
1996 Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Sierra Nevada College.
1999 Listed in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” based on student nominations (1999-2005).
1980 Rebel Poetry Award, East Carolina University, NC.
1980 Third Place in Hackney Literary Awards Short Fiction Contest.
