Meet the Teacher

Hi! I’m Erin. I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from UBC and previously practiced as a mental health nurse. I’ve worked with children, youth, adults, and seniors, and I’m especially focused on helping vulnerable and marginalized populations. Through years of experience as an educator, I discovered that as much as I love to write, I love to teach even more. Read feedback from my students here!

I live with multiple barriers, including autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Even as an experienced and confident writer, I struggle to participate in feedback-based creative writing classes. That’s why I’m offering an alternative for those who need it or just want to try something different. This approach is inspired by New Shoots, a decades-strong UBC Vancouver youth education program, for which I served as coordinator and mentor for 3 years.

I live in Victoria, BC. I enjoy horror stories, very cold water, and re-organizing my belongings.