Kevin's academic interests and expertise are in three areas:

1) First-Year Writing and College Transitions: I have taught ten sections of first-year writing, including courses in developmental writing and writing and research. Through this experience, I have become very interested in how we can best support students as they transition into college, especially first-generation and international students.

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2) Creative Writing: In my work teaching creative writing, I ask my students to try on the writing life, an experience that includes making observations of their physical environment, cultivating a regular writing practice, and meeting weekly with a supportive writing group.

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3) Speculative Literature and Writing for Children:  Many of my favorite stories and books are best categorized as magic realism, and I'm particularly interested in how the introduction of magic accentuates theme . I have also specialized in the study of children's literature, especially middle grade fiction, focusing on how middle grade fiction creates awareness of social issues in youth.

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