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Deborah Owen
CEO
As CEO and founder of Creative Writing Institute, I'm committed to serving the handicapped. As I look back, I can see how life experiences have prepared me for this moment. How rewarding this work is! Within the next few months, we will be launching a writing program for the blind. Mr.
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Jo Popek
Tutor of Short Story Safari & Creative Writing 101
Creative Writing Institute proudly presents Ms. Jo, who holds the offices of tutor for Short Story Safari and Creative Writing 101, assistant tutor in Dynamic Non-Fiction, Writing for Children, and is also our school counselor. Ms. Popek graduated with honors from ENMU-R and holds a B.U.S.
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Paul Humbles
Board Member
Paul is a life long resident of Indiana, is married, and the father of eight children. Mr. Humbles sits on the board of directors and brings a great deal of experience in counseling and financial expertise.
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Bob Green
Board Member
Bob, a retired engineer, now sits on CWI's board of directors, sharing his expertise in business and finances. He is an artist and writer, father of two grown children, and presently lives in Florida.
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Lynn Carroll
Tutor of Dynamic Non-Fiction, Punctuation Review and Writing for Children
Lynn E. Carroll was born and raised in Greenfield, Massachusetts. This salty ex-Marine drill sergeant now devotes himself to drilling fledgling writers. Mr. Carroll is a Computer Systems Analyst with an Economics major and a strong background as an entrepreneur.
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Margaret Martinez
Substitute Teacher
Ms. Magi has been teaching since 1982. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry as well as a Master’s degree in Education. Ms. Martinez has taught in the public school system for a number of years and now serves as a substitute tutor at Creative Writing Institute.
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Sarah Walker
Mentor of Fantasy in Flight
Ms. Walker tutored at Fullerton College (CA) for two years and was the Course Developer & Instructor for Short Story Writing at A-1 Writing Academy, where she also held the position of assistant teacher in five other classes.
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Nelson Skinner
CFO and Treasurer
Nelson is a founding member of Creative Writing Institute, where he acts as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, photographer, and sits on the board of directors. In addition, he is the bookkeeper and financial advisor for Sopwithmotorsports.com and photographer for applewoodgreetings.com. Mr.
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Patricia Bruening
Mentor of Horror House
When Ms. Pat wrote her first short story from a picture prompt at the age of fourteen, she was instantly hooked on writing. Ms. Bruening has an Associate of Arts degree. She authored One Fateful Night, Always a Warrior, Affairs of the Gods, and Graphic Intentions.
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Annie Evett
Newsletter Asst. Editor
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Jo Popek
School Adviser and Columnist
Ms. Jo is our school counselor, and well equipped for the job with a B.U.S. degree in Sociology and Psychology. If you have a question about the courses you should pursue or what method of study is best for you, please feel free to write her at ms.jo@cwinst.
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