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Heather Winterer serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Letters at Northern New Mexico College, with 10 years of dedicated service. She advises Trickster, the college's literary journal, and teaches creative writing, literature, composition, and the Certificate of Literary Editing and Publishing program.
Educational background:
- PhD in Literature and Creative Writing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Schaeffer Fellowship recipient)
- MFA in Poetry, Columbia University School of the Arts
Her research centers on creative writing and poetry, with emphasis on experimental forms and American literary traditions. She actively mentors emerging writers through classroom instruction and editorial guidance, contributing to contemporary literary discourse through both pedagogy and creative practice.
Her 2012 poetry collection The Two Standards exemplifies her commitment to innovative poetic expression within modern literary frameworks.
Notable recognition includes:
- Schaeffer Fellowship for Poetry
As faculty advisor for Trickster, Dr. Winterer cultivates student editorial skills and literary community engagement. She directs the Certificate of Literary Editing and Publishing program, providing practical training in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and publication workflows that prepare students for publishing industry careers.
