Sara J. Burge

Sara J. Burge is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Missouri State University. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2008), an MA in English/Creative Writing from Missouri State University (2005), and a BA in English from Missouri State University (1998).

• Education:
• MFA Creative Writing/Poetry, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2008
• MA English/Creative Writing, Missouri State University, 2005
• BA English, Missouri State University, 1998

Her teaching focuses on ENG 203 and online sections, reflecting her expertise in creative writing and composition. She has been recognized with the De Novo Prize for her first book of poetry, published by C&R Press in 2010.

• Awards/Honors:
• De Novo Prize for first book of Poetry, C&R Press (2010)

No advising or grants are explicitly listed. She is affiliated with the Department of English at Missouri State University's Springfield campus, located in Siceluff Hall 301.