“Professor Currie was the first professor of mine to give my confidence in my work, when he asked me to present and workshop my project to my fellow classmates in a creative nonfiction course. A few months later, I submitted that same story to be published in the department journal, and gratefully, was selected to be published.” — Marisa Capano, former student
“I just wanted to say thank you for everything you’ve taught me. There are many times where you’ve made me feel more confident about my writing; I really appreciate it. I have also kept much of what I learned from you in mind during the process of writing my book, Chrysalis – a compilation of short stories about my experience with lupus.” — Danica Teng, author
“John is an attentive and empathetic editor. My work benefited tremendously from John’s keen eye and thoughtful guidance. He is quick to identify opportunities for improvement but remains sensitive to preserving the expressive voice and tone of both writer and story. I look forward to opportunities to work with John in the future.”
Shannon Terrell
Lead Writer & Spokesperson, NerdWallet; Author, The Guest House“John spoke with clarity and precision. He provided ample opportunities for myself and my peers to speak. This shifted the dynamic in the classroom from a top-down approach to a more equal level of engagement. He engaged in topics with us instead of to us. He provided ample opportunities throughout the course for one-on-one consultation that I personally benefited from. He treated me with respect and made me feel that my thoughts held validity. We negotiated our ideas.” — Douglas Sinclair, UX Designer/Content Creator