As a writer and a writing instructor, I believe that imagination and creativity need to be fed by inspiration. I am dedicated to providing my students a variety of opportunities for inspiration to occur.

In a workshop environment where everyone contributes to the process, I teach students of all ages how to be better writers and how to have fun with the writing process. Before a student can begin that process, he or she must be open to observation, experience, thought, and reflection. I encourage students to dig deep and allow their creative spirits to surface; generating ideas is the first step. Collaboration and feedback are critical steps all along the way. This not only works in the workshops, but in one-on-one instruction as well.

"Deb is an intellectual risk taker- she loves to learn herself and I can't envision a more desirable person guiding students through their learning." - Franklin Gould Supervisor, Upper Valley Teacher Institute

Credentials:
- Contributing Editor, Kearsarge Magazine

- Adjunct Writing Instructor, Colby-Sawyer College
- NH certified secondary English teacher, Upper Valley Teacher Institute
- M.S. in Science Journalism, Boston University's College of Communication
- B.A. in English and biology, Mount Holyoke College
- Feature writer for regional and national trade and general interest periodicals
- Member NH Writers' Project
- Member National Association of Women Writers