Dan Harrison, Ph.D.

Dan has over twenty years experience teaching writing and language. He has worked in both university and secondary school settings and has proven to be effective in establishing and running writing center programs. Additionally, Dan is a passionate special educator with expertise in neurodiversity and is certified in the application of universal design. His work as a researcher, teacher, and author has largely centered on disability, cultural identity, and racial justice, as well as neuro- and linguistic inclusivity. Dan is a proud citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He now resides in Lynchburg, Virginia with his family.

Positions and Education

It all began with a simple idea fueled by a deep passion. As a small business, we pride ourselves on personal attention and dedication to every detail. Our approach is rooted in quality and integrity, ensuring that everything we do reflects our commitment to excellence.

2023-present Writing Educator / Writing Center Coordinator (New Vistas School - Lynchburg, VA)

Teaching writing to 9-12 grade students (a neurodivergent school population) / as well as technology/media/communication and Spanish courses, and supervising peer-to-peer writing center.

2019-present Adjunct English Professor (University of Lynchburg)

Teaching first year English Composition combined course. Previously taught Senior Symposium and served on the Center for Community Engagement Advisory Board.

2010-2014 Curriculum/Design Manager (Dish Network - Inglewood, Colorado)

Initially managed forty customer engagement employees in the Office of the President escalations division ∙ Later managed curriculum/design teams producing corporate trainings for 10,000+ employees around the world.

2003-2007 Lecturer / Writing Center Coordinator (Kuwait University)

Founder and Coordinator for KU’s only Writing Center (over 10 teachers/tutors) ∙ Taught and rotationally coordinated three different English technical writing courses each semester ∙ Awards: ∙ Teacher Appreciation Awards 2006, 2008, 2009 ∙ Best Presenter Award 2005 (TESOL Arabia conference)

2000-2003 Lecturer (University of Nevada, Reno)

Taught a combination of Freshman and ESL composition courses, and upper-level linguistic courses ∙ Awarded one special education teacher support assistanship and teo linguistic research assistanships as well as one 2yr teaching lectureship

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