Teaching & Mentoring

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“Ann is a fantastic teacher—I couldn’t ask for a better experience. She is very thoughtful, providing guidance and expertise and allowing discussions to flow rather than imposing control. She fosters a dynamic, creative, and engaging environment.” 

Megan McEvoy

“Ann gives beautiful, impactful lessons. She is a gem of an instructor, community lead, and human to be with and learn from.” 

Engey Elrefaie

“Ann’s class was exceptional. From the first meeting, her warmth and welcoming spirit created a safe and supportive environment. Ann is knowledgeable, yet unassuming. I felt seen, valued, and encouraged in her class, and I am a better writer for having taken it.” 

Becky Strain

"Ann selects readings that balance humor and heartbreak and show us what the sprawling genre of creative nonfiction can be. With care, Ann also guides us through free-writes in class that help us discover the tools that we use to write personal essays, memoir, and vignettes outside of class."

Daniela Guzmán Peña

"Ann’s class has given me fundamental tools to generate thoughtful, evocative writing, and most importantly to adopt a mindset of bravery and vulnerability with which to approach the page." 

Claire Mei Chevallier

"Ann’s readings, prompts, and feedback are generative in and out of the classroom and nudge me into new writing styles. I’ve come to a heightened awareness that I’m not alone in the challenges I face—as a writer and as a human being." 

Dwiveck Custudio