Claudia Creed

Claudia Creed is a British and American poet, theatre-maker, and educator. She holds a BA (Social Studies) from Harvard University and an MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan's Helen Zell Writers' Program. She currently serves as a Lecturer in the English Language and Literature department at the University of Michigan, teaching courses on Writing and Academic Inquiry. Her research focuses on Metaphysical Poets, aesthetic philosophy, and experimental poetic forms like nonsense and riddles.

Education Highlights:

• BA (Honors) in Social Studies, Harvard University
• MFA in Poetry, University of Michigan

Research Interests: Explores intersections between metaphysical poetry traditions and modern experimental forms. Engages with critical theory and clown performance training from L'Ecole Philippe Gaulier. Active in collaborative theatre projects with The Goat Exchange company.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2023 Hopwood Award for Graduate Poetry
• 2024 Theodore Roethke and Michael R. Gutterman Poetry Awards
• Finalist for Connecticut Poetry Society's experimental poetry prize

Teaching: Leads multiple sections of ENGLISH 125 (Writing and Academic Inquiry), emphasizing creative writing pedagogy.