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Chandra Hoffman serves as an Instructor in Writing within the Department of English and Communications at Bryn Athyn College, concurrently holding the administrative role of Manager of Facility Rentals and Business Development. A published novelist, her debut work CHOSEN (HarperCollins, 2010) achieved international reach through multiple translations, while her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, and The Huffington Post.
Her academic foundation includes:
- MFA from Antioch University
- BS from Cornell University
Hoffman's scholarly focus centers on creative writing pedagogy and contemporary fiction that dissects the human condition through realistic scenarios. She champions social awareness and charitable living in educational contexts, with specialized interests in children's literature development and interdisciplinary connections between organic gardening, music, and narrative craft. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical reading, creative expression, and student voice cultivation.
Publication analysis reveals consistent exploration of everyday social dynamics across formats—from novels to blog series—with recurring motifs in international education, women's health advocacy, and cross-cultural identity. Her 2010-2013 output demonstrates particular engagement with homeschooling narratives and community-based writing initiatives.
Hoffman actively mentors emerging writers through institutional and community channels. Since 2003, she has served as Senior Mentor at the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools, while founding Honduras' Utila Creative Writers program (2012–present) to foster multilingual literary expression. Her outreach extends to 50+ book clubs and libraries as a Visiting Author.
She spearheads community engagement through initiatives like the Bryn Athyn Creative Writing Workshop (2007–2012) and implements K-12 creative writing curricula connecting students with cultural totems. Her Honduras-based workshops demonstrate commitment to global literary exchange, complemented by conference participation at Bread Loaf and Philadelphia Writers Conferences.
