Christy Shick

Christy Shick (She/Her/Hers) is a Lecturer in the Department of English at San Francisco State University, where she has taught since 2012. She holds a B.A. in English from UC Santa Barbara and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the City College of New York. Her teaching emphasizes creative nonfiction approaches to essay writing, advocating for narrative styles and the inclusion of personal voice ('I') in academic work.

• Education:
• B.A. in English, UC Santa Barbara
• M.F.A. in Creative Writing, City College of New York
• Teaching Philosophy: Focuses on curiosity-driven learning, encouraging risk-taking and student-centered curricula. Often collaborates with students through shared assignments.

Her creative work has appeared in The Write Launch, The Real Story, and Barely South Review. She prioritizes writing as a tool for self-discovery and expression across disciplines.