Laurie Filipelli is an educator, editor, and poet who holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Indiana University and an MA in English from the University of Cincinnati. In her years of teaching, and in her work as a writing coach, she has guided students of all ages to become stronger writers and more creative thinkers.
Laurie served as chair of the Humanities Department at the Austin Waldorf High School and led education programs for the nonprofit Badgerdog Literary Publishing where she trained writers to teach in public schools. She also spent several years teaching English as a Foreign Language and continues to work effectively with non-native speakers.
Laurie teaches classes in college application essay writing, coaches individuals in all aspects of academic and creative writing, and works as contract editor and proofreader.