Karen Schiler

Karen Schiler is an Associate Dean and Professor of English and Modern Languages at Oklahoma City University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. and teaches courses including Composition, Creative Writing, and Poetry Workshop. Her research focuses on nonviolent public rhetoric and innovative teaching methods, while her creative work emphasizes poetry and nonfiction. Dr. Schiler directs the Smokewood Institute for Young Writers, fostering literary talent.

Her academic journey involved multiple majors before settling on English and Cinema-Television with a French minor. She values interdisciplinary approaches to storytelling and emphasizes discipline, commitment, and individuality in her teaching. Schiler’s scholarship bridges rhetorical analysis and creative practice, advocating for writing as a tool for ethical growth.