Liz Howort is a writer and poet who is passionate about personal narrative and using creative practices to support community healing. Liz was the founding Director of the Bard Early College Academy, an academic enrichment program for middle school students. At Bard High School Early College, she taught 9th grade ELA and led resource room to support students with individualized learning services. After completing an MFA in poetry from The New School University in 2010, Liz co-founded Frequency Writers in Providence, Rhode Island. She works as an educator and coach supporting middle and high school teachers to integrate Social Emotional Learning and restorative practices into their classrooms. When she is not in schools, Liz enjoys gardening with her family and walking her dog Ginger.