Teaching
Fostering authentic and impactful conversations through literature and literary practice.
Literary Workshops
In Fall 2024 I led a literary critique group for my fellow MFA colleagues at Oklahoma City University.
Workshop Guidelines - format & expectations
Submission Folder (participant access only)
Portrait of the Artist (POTA) workshop folder
"Give 'em Something to Talk About: Love, Generosity, and Wonder in the Portrait of the Artist Workshop" by Florence Gonsalves and Matthew Volmer
This website contains information and resources for the AP Literature and Composition, English III, and English IV courses that I teach, as well as information and resources for teaching and learning creative writing.
Rice University Externships
During the winter and spring breaks, I host a literary externship for undergraduate students at Rice University. During the externship, which is tailored to the needs and career interests of each student, we discuss information and resources related to any and all literary matters. Below are some of the notes from previous externships.
