Kara Provost

Kara Provost serves as a Professor and Writing Center Coordinator at Curry College, specializing in creative writing instruction, literature, research writing, ELL/ESL support, reading comprehension, and study skills development across liberal arts disciplines.

Education:

• BA in linguistics, literature, and creative writing from Hampshire College
• MA and PhD in English from the University of Minnesota with concentrations in contemporary American poetry and contemporary Native American/African American literature

Her scholarly focus centers on poetic expression within modern American literary traditions, particularly exploring intersections of identity in Native American and African American contexts. She has authored two critically recognized poetry collections and contributes to literary journals, emphasizing authentic voice development in student writing.

Professor Provost actively engages community through creative writing workshops for diverse age groups and maintains fluency in Spanish, reflecting her international experiences in Spain and Puerto Rico alongside outdoor pursuits like hiking and wildlife observation.