Aaron Angello

Aaron Angello is an Assistant Professor of English at Hood College, where he teaches in the Department of English & Communication Arts and directs the theatre program. He is actively engaged in creative writing, poetry, drama, film, and media studies, and plays a key role in interdisciplinary education at the college level.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Colorado
• MFA, University of Colorado
• B.A., Antioch University

His research and creative interests center on creative writing, particularly genre-defying forms, modern and contemporary poetry, and the intersection of literature with theatre and media. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in pedagogy, especially within small college environments. His work bridges scholarship and artistic practice, with a strong focus on experiential learning and community-based theatre initiatives.

Aaron Angello is the creative director of the Endangered Species (theatre) Project and founder of the Frederick Shakespeare Festival, demonstrating his commitment to public engagement and performance-based scholarship. He has published a book of creative nonfiction and poetry titled The Fact of Memory: 114 Ruminations and Fabrications (Rose Metal Press, 2022) and edited The Synergistic Classroom: Interdisciplinary Teaching in the Small College Setting, underscoring his dedication to innovative teaching practices. While no scientific awards or research grants are listed, his editorial and creative projects reflect scholarly impact. He advises students through creative writing and theatre programs, though specific advisees are not named.