Sara Allen

Sara Allen is a Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Communication & Humanities at Endicott College. Her academic work focuses on creativity in education, digital expression, and service learning. Contact details include her email sallen@endicott.edu and phone number 978-232-2474.

• Education:
  • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Emerson College, 2005)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies: Communication (Guilford College, 1999)

Allen's research examines:

• The intersection of physical spaces and creative processes
• Digital portfolio development for self-expression
• Service learning as a pedagogical tool
• Community-building in artistic contexts

Her publications since 2017 demonstrate sustained exploration of character development, cultural intersections, and narrative experimentation. Themes include migration, identity, and ethical dilemmas.

• Scientific & Literary Awards:
  • Marianne Russo Emerging Writers Award (2018)
  • Elizabeth George Foundation grant (2019)
  • Stockholm Writers Festival First Pages Prize (2019)
  • Glimmer Train Very Short Fiction Honorable Mention (2018)
  • MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2018)

Allen has directed international writers' retreats and conducted educational workshops in France. She has also presented on writer identity and media integration in storytelling at academic conferences.