Jan Wellik

Jan Wellik is a Lecturer in Sustainability and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She specializes in nature writing, environmental education, and interdisciplinary approaches to expressive writing. Her teaching includes courses like Introduction to Environmental Studies and First-Year Seminar, alongside roles in the Women's Studies Department's Self-Sufficiency Program.

• EdD in Education (Hamline University, 2013)
• MA in English (Middlebury College, 2009)
• BA in English (SUNY Albany, 1999)

Her research focuses on integrating nature writing into educational curricula to foster environmental connection and meet pedagogical standards. She has led numerous workshops on wilderness writing, mindfulness in nature, and creative approaches to K-12 teaching.

Recent publications include her 2013 dissertation on outdoor expressive writing and the 2007 Nature Writing Field Guide for Teachers, which explores interdisciplinary methods for classroom integration.

She founded the Eco Expressions nature writing program for youth and co-led initiatives like the Sacred Spaces/Artful Living retreat at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, emphasizing holistic education through writing and art.