Who's Who at Write On!
Dawn Rice
Founder & Write On! Lead Instructor
Dawn Rice is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Write On! Creative Writing Center. She is an experienced educator, having taught in the classroom for over 8 years, served as an Adjunct Professor at UNT, and homeschooled, and also leads writing workshops and camps. She has a Master's Degree in Literacy Education from California State University San Marcos as well as a California State Teaching Credential, a Texas Teaching Certification and is currently a doctoral student at UNT focusing on Curriculum & Instruction ~ Language & Literacy. Some of Dawn's favorites in life are reading a book in her overstuffed chair, spending time with family and her critters, traveling to new destinations, and scuba diving around the world.
1:1 Sessions w/ Dawn
Lexi Thomas
Write On! Instructor
Lexi has been an avid reader and writer for her entire life, and is especially taken with any fantasy or sci-fi story. She’s currently attending college for forensic linguistics. Other than writing, she enjoys sculpting, painting, and spending time with her dog.
Weekly In-person Workshops with Lexi on Fridays at 5 PM
Online Only Workshops with Lexi on Saturdays at 11 AM
Alexandra Welker
Write On! Instructor
Alexandra Welker is a dedicated instructor with two years of experience in substitute teaching and a passion for helping students discover the power of storytelling. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Teaching and working on her teacher certification, after earning her Bachelor's in English Literature. Alexandra loves to read, write, and engage in lively discussions about books with people of all ages. A fan of both spooky stories and romance novels, she enjoys exploring a variety of genres in her teaching and writing. When she's not working with students, you can find her spending time with her long-haired chihuahua and cat, who are always ready for an adventure of their own.
Nick Parker
Write On! Instructor
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Lauren Emmerson
Write On! Instructor
Lauren Emerson is an award-winning picture book author and a former elementary teacher. She loves visiting schools and working with writers of all ages to find joy in the writing process. In addition to being a certified teacher, Lauren also has a degree in Journalism.
Brandon Heit
Write On! Scribe
Brandon Heit, who used to be a returning student at WriteOn, is now a zealous scribe. He is a high school student who enjoys reading, writing, and staying active through sports. He loves spending time with his friends and family with games and movies. He uses his free time to explore new places and come up with creative new stories.
Stuti Menon
Write On! Scribe
Harmony Power
Write On! Scribe
Harmony is a rising senior at Frisco High School, and has a passion for both creative writing with a focus on poetry, as well as business with a focus on entrepreneurship. Originally a volunteer, Harmony has now grown to become a Write On! member as a scribe. She enjoys hanging out with friends and traveling, and she is currently writing a research paper alongside a professor at Cambridge University on sustainability!