I’ve always identified myself in relation to the West. I grew up in Colorado and have also lived in Washington. Idaho has been my home since I started teaching at ISU in 2003.

I think of myself as both a writer and a teacher of writing; these roles should ideally be synchronous. Whether I’m teaching creative writing or composition, I seek to position myself in the classroom as a fellow writer. I experience the same writing struggles, challenges, and triumphs as my students.

Primarily I write poetry, so I find a lot of pleasure in teaching creative writing courses. I enjoy the lively and cooperative atmosphere of the creative writing workshop; I love being surprised and impressed by student work.

I also enjoy working with the arts in the community; I’m a member of the Pocatello Arts Council and the co-director of the Rocky Mountain Writers’ Festival. I think it’s important that creative writing doesn’t occur in a vacuum; instead, writing should be living, breathing, and interactive. 

Selected Publications

“Ambiguous Pronouns.” Willow Springs 60 (forthcoming in Fall 2007).

“The Moons Where I Live” and “I Can’t Help It.” Cream City Review 28.2 (2004): 123-124.

“The Truth in Utah.” Spoon River Poetry Review 29.1 (2004): 83.

“Errors in Cartology.” The Mid-America Poetry Review 4.3 (2003): 126.

Courses Taught

• ENGL 306: Creative Writing Workshop
• ENGL 206: Introduction to Creative Writing Workshop
• ENGL 110: Introduction to Literature
• ENGL 102: Critical Reading and Writing
• ENGL 101: College Composition
• ENGL 90: Developmental Writing

Office: LA 207-B
Office Phone: 282-5481
schubeth@isu.edu