Writing Center Staff

Meet the Instructors

Krista Hitchcock

Krista Hitchcock has worked with young writers in a number of capacities. She began her career teaching English in Edina schools, where she was also a fellow in the Minnesota Writing Project. Since then, she has coached students one on one on the ACT and academic writing and is excited to bring these experiences to the Minnetonka Writing Center. She earned her undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and her Masters in English Education from the University of St. Thomas.

 

Shannon Puechner

Shannon Puechner has served as a writing coach for the past several years at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Writing. In that capacity she worked with students with diverse language backgrounds, writing at all levels in many different subject areas. In addition, she co-taught a seminar for new writing coaches. She earned her undergraduate degree and English education license at Eastern Illinois University, her Master’s in Education at Hamline, and is currently finishing up her Ph.D. in literacy education at the University of Minnesota.

 


Student Writing Coaches

Teacher-nominated student coaches in grades 10-12 have completed a semester-long course in writing and tutoring. Student coaches work in the Writing Center before and after school, conferencing with students and managing the front desk. They also go into classes to work on writing projects, mentor middle school students and help with enrichment events. Visit the Writing Center to view profiles of our current student coaches!

Students in the Writing Center

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Writing Center staff and student associates view themselves as writing coaches: we provide individualized guidance and strategies for writers as they work on academic papers, college essays, or personal writing.

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