Hello! My name is Abigail Denton, and I graduated from Princeton University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature. I am currently a graduate student in Miami University's Fiction MFA program, where I teach college-level rhetoric/composition and am preparing to teach creative writing. My goal is to become a college-level creative writing professor.
After having peers, friends, and family seek academic advice from me in my subjects of interest for years, I have realized that education is something I am really passionate about. I believe every student has the potential to learn anything, no matter what setbacks they may have. I am here to help guide them past their obstacles.
I consider myself intellectually curious, easily adaptive, and responsible. I care deeply about helping people, and I seek to be patient and compassionate in all my interactions with other people.
Reading has always been a source of joy to me. I can still remember when my father first read the Harry Potter books to my sister and me. It got me started reading early, and I never stopped. I love stories because the possibilities are endless, and they give immense insight into the human experience, life, and suffering. Currently, my favorite book is Princess Bari by Hwang Sok-yong. It is a modern re-telling of a classic Korean folk-tale and involves shamanism, loss, and empowerment. Taking part in and sharing stories like that motivates me to teach, to write, and to learn.
Outside of academics, I like to create. Sometimes that means baking or knitting, and sometimes that means creating a whole world for my friends to explore in Dungeons and Dragons. I love giving other people joy through the things I make.
I would love to help you reach your academic potential and hopefully pass on my passion for learning through a positive learning experience!