Jean Johnston-Smith

Jean Johnston-Smith started writing on the sidewalks and subways of NYC. She holds a BA in English and an MS in Education. She taught high school English in New York City as well as teaching GED classes, ESL to recent immigrants, and women's studies in a prison. She recently taught memoir writing in the OLLI program at Coastal Carolina University.

Her poetry and short stories have appeared in various anthologies. Currently working on a novel, she believes that all creative writing forces are birthed and channeled through memoir.