Amanda McGuire Rzicznek

Amanda McGuire Rzicznek is a Teaching Professor in the English Department at Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in innovative pedagogy and youth literature. Her work bridges literary analysis, visual literacy, and community engagement, with a focus on interdisciplinary teaching methods.

• M.F.A., Poetry, West Virginia University
• B.A., English, Kent State University

Research interests include graphic facilitation, experiential learning, and contemplative pedagogy. Her publications span poetry, comics, and interdisciplinary studies, emphasizing visual storytelling and educational applications. Recent works explore environmental themes in youth literature and mindfulness-based classroom strategies.

She actively contributes to academic service as a moderator for the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival, faculty facilitator for BGSU’s Service-Learning Faculty Learning Community, and mentor in the Hoskins Global Scholarship Program.