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Jan VanStavern, PhD
Jan teaches remotely from her home in Oregon, working part time to teach Effective Communication. She enjoys reading books on rainy days, walking her dogs, doing weight lifting, and supporting her students' learning.
Education
PhD, Literature (Gender Studies and Identity in Poetry), University of California, Davis
MA, Poetry (Creative Writing) with Training in Essay Writing and Theory, University of California, Davis
Additional Training and Education:
- Master Poetry Classes, from the Attic, Portland OR, and the Cloud View Poets (with David St. John), Marin, CA
- Training in AI and Prompt Engineering through Coursera, with Jules White of Vanderbilt University
- Additional trainings and conferences in Literature, Writing and AI, and Poetry
Research Interests
- Essay Writing, Academic Research, with an Emphasis on Audience, Purpose, and Format
- Creative Writing and Poetry, especially as they can support students and their unique voices
- AI and Writing, Researching and Discussing the Changes, Dangers, and Benefits of this New Tool
Honors and Awards
- Teacher of the Year Award, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, 2001
- Chapbook, "The Long Birth: Poetry of a Chinese Adoption"
- "Richard Ronan, A Poetic Biography" (Boise State Press)