Matthew Praxmarer

Matthew Praxmarer is a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of English and World Languages at Purdue University Northwest, where he teaches First Year Writing and Creative Writing courses. His pedagogical approach emphasizes current affairs, information literacy, and fostering creative freedom in academic contexts.

Education includes:

• MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts
• MA in English from Governors State University
• BA in Philosophy from University of Illinois

Research focuses on poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with emphasis on narrative experimentation and critical pedagogy. His literary works explore themes of human relationships, nature, and existential reflection through diverse narrative forms.

Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with contemporary literary journals, featuring explorations of familial dynamics, ecological consciousness, and existential themes through poetic and prose forms that blend observational acuity with linguistic innovation.