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Since 2001, Dr. Susannah W. Simpson, CAS has facilitated writing groups for institutions and community organizations in Long Island, NY and Florida. She studied with Kay Adams, an internationally known leader in the field of Therapeutic Writing earning a Certificate of Advanced Study in Therapeutic Writing. She is a published author, teacher, Registered Nurse, an Associate Editor of South Florida Poetry Journal and is Co-Director of Performance Poets of the Palm Beaches Reading Series 2019
PRESENTER
Presenter, JournalVerse:
Consultation Clinic, Therapeutic Writing Institute May 2015:
Presenter, National Association of Poetry Therapy
National Conference-Chicago, April 2013,
Lecturer: Faculty Presentation SUNY/Empire State College
Poets from In-Country (American Soldier Poets of the
Vietnam War) February 2009
Palm Beach State College, West Palm Beach, FL
Adjunct Faculty: Developmental Education 2011
South University, West Palm Beach 2010
Adjunct Faculty: English
SUNY/ Empire College, Old Westbury, NY
Director of Academic Support: 2008-2009
SUNY/ Empire College, Old Westbury, NY2007-2008
Adjunct Faculty, Cultural Studies
EDUCATION
EDUCATION:
Therapeutic Writing Institute
Littleton, Colorado
Certificate of Advanced Study, 2015
SUNY/Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
PhD English, 2012
Bennington College
Bennington, VT
Master of Fine Arts: Writing & Literature, 2007
SUNY/Empire State College
Old Westbury , NY
Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Studies, 2005
Florida Keys Community College
Key West, FL
Associates Degree, Nursing, 1984
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EXPERIENCE
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WriteRECOVERY: Our Stories Can Save Us©
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Beach House Center for Recovery, Juno Beach, FL
2017-2018
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Behavioral Health Treatment Center, West Palm Beach, FL 2012-2016
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Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove, NY
2001-2008
LIFE AS AN ART FORM ©: Creative Writing Sessions©
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Morse Life Institute, West Palm Beach, FL 2010
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Afghan Women’s Writing Project (On-line)2009
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Westbury Senior Center, Westbury, NY 2006-2009
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Recreational Therapy Department, VA Hospital, Northport, NY 2007
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Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, NY 2008
TEACHING
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English 2012
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Cultural Studies 2007-2008