Lori Byington

Lori Byington is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Speaking Center at King College. She holds a B.A. in English from King College (1985), an M.A. in English from East Tennessee State University (1987), and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication from Minnesota State University, Mankato (2014). With over three decades of teaching experience, she specializes in freshman composition, research writing, and reading instruction.

• Education:
  • B.A., English, King College (1985)
  • M.A., English, East Tennessee State University (1987)
  • Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication, Minnesota State University (2014)

Her research interests span creative writing, rhetoric, and professional communication. She has published poetry, short stories, and articles in literary journals like Clinch Mountain Review, Easter Lilies, and Carolina Mountain Life Magazine, focusing on themes of Appalachian culture, personal narrative, and literary analysis. Her creative work often explores regional identity and human experiences through lyrical and narrative forms.

Her academic contributions include over 35 years of teaching writing at King College, where she also oversees the Speaking Center. Though no formal grants are noted, her publications and creative output reflect sustained engagement with literary arts and pedagogy.

She is actively involved with the Beech Mountain ski community and maintains a balance between academic work and creative pursuits in writing, cooking, and family life.