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Headline
English Instructor at Nevada Connections Academy,
Contributor at Thrive Global, Freelance Writer and Editor
About Me
Topher is a word wonk with a background in teaching and storytelling. He has a bachelor’s degree in English and Education from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has taught high school, middle school, and ABE as well as written and edited professionally. He is currently an English teacher at Nevada Connections Academy. He is a contributor at Thrive Global and the Connections Academy blog, and specializes in crafting stories around people, organizations, and events, provoking targeted reactions and connections in readers.
Industries I Write About
Lifestyle
- Animated shows and movies. History of animation. Animators.
- Animation
- Industry happenings and reviews/write-ups of programs
- movies
- podcasts
- books
- comics
- and music.
- Entertainment
- Fine Art
- I've been obsessed with libraries since early childhood. I am a current frequent reader of books
- e-books
- and audiobooks.
- Libraries
- Performing Arts
- Film
- actors
- directors
- directors of photography
- film news
- cinematic universes
- history of film
- adaptations
- future of film
- Motion Pictures & Film
Business
- TV programs
- both industry happenings and reviews/write-ups of programs
- Broadcast Media
Law & Politics
- Canvassing and political activism
- Civic & Social Organization
Technology
- Computer Games
- I live here. I'm a digital native. AMA
- Internet
Education
- Current and former online teaching and learning has lent me a meaningful
- hand-on understanding of e-learning.
- E-learning
- Paying for college
- picking majors and minors
- how to survive college
- Higher Education
Health & Wellness
- Exercise
- mindfulness
- nutrition
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Depression
- anxiety
- Mental Health Care
My Writing Samples
You Were Sick
How Kurt Vonnegut’s final novel gives the perfect advice for resistance in Trump’s America.
https://medium.com/thrive-global/you-were-sick-6de7e7e96070
Everyday Zen
Finding calm and mindfulness in everyday life
https://medium.com/thrive-global/everyday-zen-aadfeb88d7d5
You Put Out the Pumpkins, You Put Out the Lights
An original horror story set during Halloween. Not for kids.
https://medium.com/the-junction/you-put-out-the-pumpkins-you-put-out-the-lights-55687f4d61be
Positive Character Traits: Great Books About Courage
A Top 10 List aimed toward families with children of all ages, featuring books that feature courage as a theme.
https://blog.connectionsacademy.com/positive-character-traits-great-books-courage/
Experience
High School English Teacher
Company: Connections Education
I worked there from 7/2017 until now
Freelance Writer and Editor
Company: Self-employed
I worked there from 11/2016 until now
Languages I Write In
Content I Write
- Article
- Blog Post
- Email/Newsletter
- Social Media
- Website Copy
- Other