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John Barrett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Writing at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, where he has taught writing and literature since 2003. He is dedicated to innovative teaching methodologies and supports underserved and underprepared first-year students through research in learning, memory, and motivation.
Education:
- B.S.B.A. in Business Administration — Boston University
- M.A. in English Writing and Literature — Hollins University
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Fiction and Nonfiction) — Virginia Commonwealth University
Barrett's research and creative work focus on writing instruction and creative writing, particularly memoir and fiction. He explores themes of memory, grief, identity, and narrative structure, drawing from personal experience and psychological depth. His teaching extends to online education, where he actively improves his practice through professional development.
While no academic articles are listed, his recent publications appear in literary venues such as Hippocampus Magazine, Front Porch Journal, Microfiction Monday Magazine, and Ex Libris, reflecting his engagement with personal narrative and short-form creative writing.
Scientific and Literary Honors:
- Melanie Hook Rice Prize for best novel-in-progress
Barrett advises students in creative writing and composition, though no formal advisees are listed. He has received no mentioned grants but continues active creative and pedagogical development. His current projects include a memoir and a psychological horror novel, bridging personal history with imaginative storytelling.
He is also certified as a fitness coach for adults over forty and contributes to creative media as a voice actor in the horror podcast The Disposers, demonstrating a multidisciplinary engagement with health, storytelling, and performance.
