Colleen O'Brien

What are your research interests?

Creative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Composition Studies

What classes are you teaching at Lehigh?

English 144: Introduction to Writing Fiction and Writing 1: Academic and Analytical Writing

What degrees do you hold and where did you earn them?

Bachelor of Arts in English (Stanford University); Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (University of Washington); Ph.D. in English/Creative Writing (Western Michigan University)

What was your previous institution?

​​Cedar Crest College

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Being part of my students' process of discovering and developing their talents

Why did you choose Lehigh?

The people--it's such a wonderful community