Lora H. Zill

Lora H. Zill serves as an Adjunct Professor in the English Department at Gannon University's College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, teaching College Composition and Critical Analysis since August 2006. She concurrently teaches creative writing for Allegheny College's gifted programs and serves as a teaching artist with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (ArtsErie), conducting poetry residencies in public/charter schools and coordinating the "Poetry Out Loud" national recitation contest.

Her educational credentials include:

• M.A. in English from Gannon University (2006) with thesis: \"The Discipline of the Imagination: Shaping and Acquiring Language through Imaginative Writing and Teaching\"
• B.A. in English and Religion (double major) from Allegheny College (1978)

Her research centers on how artistic processes enhance critical literacy across reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with specialization in composition pedagogy, rhetorical analysis, and Christian poetry. She actively bridges academic theory with K-12 educational practice through ArtsErie programs and edits a literary Christian poetry magazine, emphasizing imagination's role in language acquisition as demonstrated in her master's thesis.

Scientific Awards: No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the source material.

Advising and Grants: While formal graduate advisees aren't listed, she mentors students through Conneaut Lake High School's Shakespeare competitions, literary magazine co-advisement, and ArtsErie residencies. Her NEA/PCA-funded "Poetry Out Loud" coordination and 12-year public school board service demonstrate grant-related educational leadership, though specific research grants aren't mentioned.

Labs and Teams: She directs the St. Davids Christian Writers' Conference at Grove City College and leads community teams including Girl Scout units, church volunteer groups, and Girls' Summer League Softball, while serving on PCA interview committees for roster artists.