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Dr. Mary Lutze- Writing Center Director, English Faculty
Email: Mary.Lutze@unt.edu Bio: Prior to joining the faculty at the University of North Texas in 2025, Dr. Lutze held the positions of Inaugural Writing Center Director at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (2020 - 2025) and Writing Center Associate Director at Loyola University Chicago (2019 - 2020). As a relatively new Texan, Dr. Lutze is excited to discover all that North Texas has to offer! She earned her Ph.D. in English from Loyola University Chicago in May 2020, her Master's in English from Missouri State University, and her Bachelor of Arts in English from Evangel University. In her downtime, she enjoys reading whodunnits and mystery novels, taking walks with her service dog (Nori) and her husband (Alex), streaming horror movies, playing trivia, undertaking adventurous DIY projects, tending her various (and hilariously named) house plants, and drinking coffee. Odds are, you will find her in her office listening to either music, podcasts, or audiobooks while brainstorming how best to assist UNT students in achieving academic success. Research: Dr. Lutze's academic interests include Early Modern Literature, Disability Studies, Deaf Theatre, and Writing Center Theory and Practice. Currently, Dr. Lutze's research projects include a researched monograph forthcoming in FA 2026 through Edinburgh University Press (Reforming Sensory Disability in Early Modern England) and a co-written monograph on Deaf Theatre forthcoming in 2027 through Bloomsbury Academic Press (Advancing Accessibility with Deaf Theatre). Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Emma Fleckenstein- Writing Center Coordinator
Email: Emma.Fleckenstein@unt.edu Bio: Emma recently graduated from UNT with degrees in English and Philosophy. She worked as a tutor in the Writing Center for two years and enjoys continuing to help students get the writing help they need through administrative services. In her off time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and getting outside (ideally by lakes, rivers, or oceans). She also enjoys both writing and reading poetry. She especially loves reading poetry by George Herbert and Richard Siken. Favorite Books: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and East of Eden by John Steinbeck Personal Interests: Poetry, philosophy, literature, crochet, and hiking Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Prapti Anandita, ABDPhD Candidate in Sociology
Favorite Books: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, and Putul Naacher Itikotha by Manik Bandopadhyay Personal Interests: I like to travel to new places and try new food with my family. Research Interests: The sociology of gender, sexuality, migration, and qualitative methods. Specialties: Thesis/ dissertation writing, qualitative research writing, literature review, grant writing, job/fellowship application (CV, cover letters, personal statements), ASA formatting, APA formatting. Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Michelle B.Master's Student in Communication Studies
Favorite Book: It's a tie between Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel! Personal Interests: I host writing competitions in my free time and love drawing! When I’m not working on personal projects and events, I'm getting coffee with friends or playing video games :) Specialties: Professional writing, research writing, all style formatting, editing, presentation skills and argumentative skills Pronouns: They / Them |
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Kaycee ByersMaster's Student in English Literature, certification in Technical Writing
Favorite Quote: "Pale Blue Dot" speech by Carl Sagan Favorite Book: Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman Personal Interests: Environmentalism and gardening, philosophy and theology, and music/music history (especially 70s progressive rock and 90s-contemporary heavy metal) Specialties: Literary analysis, poetic analysis, rhetorical analysis, argumentative essays, research and source integration, editing and proofreading Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Rozy PanjwaniDoctoral Student in Educational Leadership, and holds and M.S. in Educational Leadership and Management and M.Ed.
Favorite Book: The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma Personal Interests: Traveling, exploring nature, trying new recipes, discovering new foods, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Research Interests: Educational leadership, social-emotional learning, and inclusive education. Specialties: Academic writing, graduate-level writing, APA and MLA formatting, research writing, literature reviews, thesis statements, essay organization, annotated bibliographies, presentation development, revision strategies, grammar and clarity, and support for multilingual writers (ESL/EFL). Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Mallory Guilstorf, graduated SP2026English Major (conc. Rhetoric & Writing), and Spanish Minor
Favorite Quotes: "That passed over—so can this" -- from the Old English poem Deor
Favorite Book: Shakespeare's Macbeth or Othello Personal Interests: Reading cheesy romance novels, writing poetry, and studying Sonic the Hedgehog lore Specialties: MLA Format, Research Essays, Creative Writing, Poetry, Proofreading/Grammar, Scholarship Applications, Thesis Statements, Outlines Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Lily Peery, graduated SP2025Double Major in History and English, concentration in Creative Writing
Favorite Book: When the Seagulls Cry by Ryukishi. A close second is Paradise Lost by John Milton Personal Interests: Creative Writing, webcomics, TTRPGs, poetry, fantasy, science-fantasy, history, and historical fiction. Specialties: Academic writing, creative writing, grammar, syntax, MLA format, Chicago format, and editing Pronouns: She / Her /Hers |
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Elijah Sanchez, graduated SP2025English Major, concentration in Creative Writing
Favorite Book: The Watchmen by Alan Moore Personal Interests: Creative Writing, Superhero media, Online storytelling, Tabletop games, relaxing Video games, and the Muppets Specialties: Creative writing, fiction, MLA, APA, AP style, Journalism, Academic Writing, Speeches, Presentations, Brainstorming, Researching, Lab reports Artists’ statements, and any sort of essay Pronouns: He / Him / His |
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Grant Brake, SeniorDouble Major in Psychology and English, concentration in Rhetoric & Writing
Favorite Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Personal Interests: Tabletop roleplaying games, fantasy, reading, tarot, psychology, cult classic movies, souls-like video games, Florence + The Machine, and thrifting Specialties: MLA style, APA style, editing, research methods, research writing, outlining, brainstorming, and presentation preparation Pronouns: He / They |
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Corbin Crain, SeniorEnglish Major, concentration in Creative Writing, with Double Minors in Spanish and Theatre
Favorite Book: Novel — Where the Crawdads Singby Delia Owens, Poem — "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Sarah Teasdale Personal Interests: Creative Writing—short stories, screenplays, but especially poetry, Reading, Acting, studying Socio-Political History, and of course winding down my days with Minecraft, lengthy video essays, and a nice glass of tea. Specialties: Syntactic and Grammatical Editing, Structural Revision, MLA format, Academic Writing, Creative Writing—poetry and fiction, and Outlining. Pronouns: He / Him |
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Evelyn Davie, SeniorEnglish Major, concentration in Creative Writing
Favorite Book:Flowers for Algernonby Daniel Keyes (the full-length novel!) Honorable mentions: To Kill a Mockingbirdby Harper Lee and East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Personal Interests: Reading classic literature, spirituality and mindfulness, having dinner parties with my friends, vintage fashion and decor, environmentalism, traveling, listening to classic rock, and spending time in nature. Specialties: Fiction writing, creative nonfiction writing, poetry, literature analysis, literary lenses, world literature, Shakespeare, academic writing for the humanities, prewriting strategies, MLA/APA format, editing, and proofreading. Pronouns: She / They |
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Thomasin Dillard, SeniorEnglish Major (conc. Creative Writing), with minors in Women's & Gender Studies and French
Favorite Book: Kingdom of Ash (the Maasverse) by Sarah J. Maas. Honorable Mentions: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Favorite Quote: "Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life." -- Oscar Wilde Personal Interests: Reading, creative writing, film/TV, music, art, spirituality, astrology, religion/mythology, philosophy, feminism, nature, and animals. Specialties: Creative writing, qualitative research writing, academic writing, proofreading, technical editing, structural revision, prewriting, voice/tone, MLA formatting, personal statements, graduate applications, resumes/cover letters, secondary sources. Pronouns: He / Him / His |
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Fable DiMeo, SeniorAccounting Major
Favorite Book: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer Personal Interests: Watching movies, baking, reading fiction, and playing tabletop games Specialties: Academic writing, philosophical writing, business writing and presentation analysis, MLA format, APA format Pronouns: They / Them |
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Emma Doré, SeniorEnglish Education Major, with a minor in Music and a Certificate in American Studies
Favorite Movie: I can always talk about Star Wars for hours at a time. Personal Interests: Reading, Writing, Fiddle/Violin playing, Fencing, and Star Wars Specialties: Academic Writing, Research Writing/Process, Brainstorming, Outlining Strategies, Creative Writing Workshopping, Editing/Proofreading, Grammar Usage, MLA formatting, APA formatting Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Jackie Frazier, JuniorDouble Major in English (conc. Creative Writing) and History
Favorite Books: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, modernist and postmodernist poetry, and more! I'm also very passionate about Sylvia Plath's works! Favorite Quotes: "...when the balled pulp of your heart confronts its small mill of silence, how you jump" —Sylvia Plath, Cut; "Cowardice is the worst vice." —Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita Personal Interests: Reading and writing historical fiction, satire, and poetry, seeing live music (Alex G, Joyce Manor, and My Chemical Romance are my personal best friends), vintage fashion, world history (love studying 20th-century propaganda, war, and cultural history), bunnies, and flower language! Specialties: Poetry, fiction, researched analysis or argumentative essays, personal narrative essays, brainstorming and outlining, proofreading and revising Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Ellie Fulton, SeniorEnglish and Journalism Double Major
Favorite Quote: "People aren't either wicked or noble. They're like chef's salads, with good things and bad things chopped and mixed together in a vinaigrette of confusion and conflict" - Lemony Snicket Personal Interests: Romance novels, writing short stories, watching sitcoms, baking and cooking, voter registration, and volunteering at the City of Denton Animal Shelter Specialties: Journalistic articles, creative fiction, rhetoric/rhetorical analysis, MLA, history, literary analysis, non-native speaker guidance, and developmental editing Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Alex Hall, JuniorEnglish Major, concentrating in Literature, with double minors in History and French
Favorite Quote: "There are many things in life and business that are pass or fail, but managing change is not one of them." -King of All Cosmos, Katamari Damacy Personal Interests: Drawing, crafting, going to local rock shows, werewolves, animism & Neo-Paganism, horror media, John Milton, art history, Godzilla, Pokémon, goth & black metal subculture Specialties: MLA/APA styles, literary analysis, drafting & prewriting, editing & revising, proofreading, structural analysis & revision, creative nonfiction writing, fiction writing, personal voice/tone Pronouns: He / Him / His |
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Celeste Hughes, SeniorArt History Major, graduate MA track
Favorite Quote: "Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all." -- Vincent van Gogh (Letter to Theo van Gogh, August 18, 1888) Favorite Books: Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab, A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Personal Interests: TTRPGs (WoD, Candela Obscura, D&D, etc.), vampires, listening to Fall Out Boy, going to concerts, perusing DFW museums with my partner, playing indie games, incessantly blogging on Tumblr, and writing poetry Specialties: Art historical and visual art analysis, Chicago and MLA formatting and structure, bibliographies (incl. annotated), diction and grammar guidance, essay organization and cohesion, argument synthesis (thesis creation), TTRPG creative writing (campaign storylines, NPC development, dialogue, etc.) Pronouns: They / She / He |
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Luka Lekic, JuniorEnglish Major, concentration in English Literature
Favorite Books: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, Passing by Nella Larsen, Fierce Attachments by Vivian Gornick Favorite Quote: “I dream a dream that dreams back at me.” -- Toni Morrison, A Mercy Personal Interests: reading, playing video games, The Strokes, seals, writing creative non-fiction, collecting second-hand books and LPS, volunteering at the Denton Public Library, relaxing with my cats. Specialties: Academic writing, research methods, research integration, creative writing, creative non-fiction, poetry, brainstorming, outlining, editing, proofreading Pronouns: He / Him |
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Beth Loehrlein, SeniorEnglish Major, concentration in Creative Writing
Favorite Book: Bettering Myself by Ottessa Moshfegh Personal Interests: Hiking, camping, reading, writing, and napping. Specialties: Creative writing, brainstorming ideas, MLA format, APA format, literary analysis, and proofreading. Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Jasmine Lott, SeniorEnglish Major, concentration in Creative Writing, with a minor in Art History.
Favorite Quote: "When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too." -- Paulo Coelho Personal Interests: Theater and film, superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy, art, playing guitar, video games, crochet, reading, and hiking/camping Specialties: Academic writing, creative writing, MLA format, research, brainstorming ideas, formatting, editing, and proofreading Pronouns: They / She / He |
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Bella McCord, Senior*Double Major in Art History and German Studies, with a minor in English*Unavailable for appointments in Fall 2026 as she is studying as an exchange student at the Universität Tübingen but will return in the Fall 2027 Semester Favorite Books: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, closely followed by The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn. Favorite Quote: "You do not have to be good / You do not have to walk on your knees / for a hundred miles through the desert repenting / You only have to let the soft animal of your body / love what it loves" -- from "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver Personal Interests: Reading (of course, as it is inextricably linked to writing), crocheting, hiking, kayaking, and wandering through museums. Specialties: Brainstorming, outlining, research strategies, research writing, synthesis, presentation outlines/scripts, (annotated) bibliographies, art writing, visual analysis, proofing, editing, and formatting (Chicago Manual of Style). Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Ryleigh McCoy, SeniorDouble Major in English (conc. Creative Writing) and Linguistics (Teaching English in a Global Context), with a Minor in Spanish
Favorite Books: The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir, The Kindom Trilogy by Bethany Jacobs, andThe Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. Highly recommend! Personal Interests: Reading, archery, yoga, thrifting, cross-stitch, sewing, writing, foreign language study, concerts, and iced coffee. Specialties: Creative writing, creative nonfiction, editing, drafting, MLA format, brainstorming, and research methods Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Allison McGregor, SeniorChemistry Major, with a minor in Mathematics
Favorite Quote: “A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." - John A. Shedd Personal Interests: Gaming (specifically Pokémon), journaling, listening to pop and pop-punk, exploring DFW, baking, being a soda connoisseur, and anything science related! Specialties: Academic writing, lab reports, research writing, technical writing, grammar and syntax, MLA, APA, and ACS formatting/citations Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Mei McKenzie, SeniorPolitical Science Major, with a minor in History
Favorite Books: The Land of Stories Series by Chris Colfer, or the Lunar Chronicles Series by Marissa Meyer. (I love Fairy Tale Reimaginings!) Personal Interests: I love writing Fiction stories and playing story-based video games (especially Resident Evil!!) and various crafts such as cross-stitching, stamp-making, diamond art, and puzzles! I also love reading when I have the time! Specialties: MLA Formatting, Academic Writing, Creative Writing, Research Synthesis, Literary Analysis, Proofreading/Editing, Outlines, and Grammar Assistance Pronouns: Any / All |
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Amara Mitchell, FreshmanEnglish Major, concentration in Literature, with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies
Favorite Book: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Personal Interests: Reading (classics, fantasy, or feminist lit), writing (essays, poems, and my trusty diary), picnics, solo traveling, Studio Ghibli films, creating poems from scraps, charcuterie boards, and collecting trinkets Specialties: Brainstorming, proofreading, editing, research, literature analysis, academic writing, argumentative essays, and MLA format. Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Hannah Ostermayer, JuniorDouble Major in English and Media Arts
Favorite Books: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Personal Interests: Reading and writing film and character analyses, listening to music, exploring the indie web, and trying new types of teas Specialties: Academic writing, creative writing, brainstorming ideas, prewriting/outlining, source integration and formatting, MLA format, proofreading, editing Pronouns: Any |
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Lorynna Puig, SophomoreTriple Major in Psychology, Theatre (conc. Acting), and English (conc. Literature)
Favorite Books: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Favorite Quote: "There's something way down deep that's eternal about every human being." - Thornton Wilder, Our Town Personal Interests: I love creative writing, TTRPGs, music, drawing, reading, games of all varieties, theatre, musicals, mythology, psychology, floriography, and learning in general! I am always happy to discover new interests and learn about other people. Specialties: Creative writing workshopping & editing, TTRPG guidance, literature analysis, APA format, MLA format, outlining, sentence flow, grammar and syntax review, paragraph structure, thesis review & argument development, academic writing, comic writing & editing, proofreading, and brainstorming. Pronouns: She / They |
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Abigail Roy, JuniorHealth Behavior and Fitness Major, with a minor in English
Favorite Quote: "What is better - to be born good or to overcome your evil nature through great hardship?" - Paarthurnax, Skyrim Personal Interests: Huge gym rat, Being outside, Watercolor, Video games, Concerts & music, Reading (mostly non-fiction or sci-fi, mystery), Debate & politics, Fun makeup, Collecting DVDs & thrifting Specialties: Academic writing, research methods, argumentative writing, nonfiction creative writing, proofreading, grammar, punctuation, structure and organization, presentations Pronouns: She / They |
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Nina Šestan, SeniorEnglish Major, concentration in Language Arts, Minor in Political Science
Favorite Books: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and ?The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Personal Interests: Gaming, stationery, K-pop, heavy metal, journaling, tarot, Snoopy Specialties: MLA format, academic research and writing, outlining and brainstorming, grammar and clarity, literary analysis, personal statements Pronouns: She / They |
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La'Keira Stanley, SophomoreBroadcasting Journalism Major, with a minor in Theatre Arts
Favorite Books: The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins Personal Interests: Big movie fanatic, even bigger SpongeBob connoisseur! Video gamer for Resident evil and other games alike! Comic books and anything superhero related! Specialties: Outlining, Argumentative writing, creative writing, researching, and proofreading Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |
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Kaeden Steinbrecher, FreshmanPhilosophy Major, conc. Pre-Law
Favorite Books: 1984 by George Orwell and A Higher Call by Adam Makos with Larry Alexander Personal Interests: I enjoy hiking/working out, studying history, playing video games, and reading / understanding scripture Specialties: Brainstorming, Content Analysis, Philosophy Writing, MLA Format, Narrative Writing Pronouns: He / Him / His |
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Trey Thornton, SeniorDouble Major in Theatre Performance and Event Design Experience Management
Favorite Quote: “But remember that forgiveness too is a power. To beg for it is a power, and to withhold or bestow it is a power, perhaps the greatest.” ― Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale Personal Interests: Reading fiction (mostly fantasy and horror), poetry writing, stage theatre (acting, directing, watching), horror movies, thrifting, and decorating my space. Specialties: Literary analysis, rhetorical analysis, poetry analysis, academic writing, creative writing, presentation structure, essay structure, resume structure, APA format, editing, and proofreading. Pronouns: He / They |
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Rida Zaki, SeniorMarketing and Psychology Double Major
Favorite Books: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and Babel by R.F. Kuang. Personal Interests: Reading fantasy books, going to the gym, scrapbooking, making matcha. Specialties: Research writing, professional writing, brainstorming ideas, content organization, vocabulary development, source integration, APA format, MLA format, editing, and proofreading. Pronouns: She / Her / Hers |