I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Southern Indiana. My concentration was in literature studies, but I have experience in composition, rhetoric, and creative writing (i... n which I hold a Master of Fine Arts degree). My area of expertise lies in writing and editing. I find it most effective to help students examine their own work and identify areas that could be strengthened, rather than trying to provide a singular "right way" to do things. Every student has their own process and learns in their own way; our teaching methods should facilitate that. Outside of education, I am also a writer, and have had my nonfiction featured on Brevity Magazine's writing blog.read more

Hello! My name is Alexander Forston, but you can call me Alex. I live in Evansville, Indiana, and there's nothing I love more than writing, reading, and talking to those who share these passions. As ... I'm sure you'd expect, creative writing is my area of expertise, and I'm here to help students ignite their own love of writing and storytelling. I want to emphasize that in the creative process there is no "wrong way" for a student to hone their creativity. My goal is help young writers identify their own voices and express themselves in whatever way suits them best. I have over a decade of creative writing and literary criticism, and actively write and edit on my own time. My nonfiction has also been featured on Brevity Magazine's writing blog. I'm excited to see what wonderful stories you have to tell!read more