Since 1993, Lorianne has taught writing and literature at various New England colleges. Before becoming a college instructor, Lorianne honed her teaching skills as an interpretive naturalist, leading nature walks and staffing nature centers in Ohio and Massachusetts.

Lorianne currently teaches first-year writing at Framingham State University and Curry College. A Senior Dharma Teacher in the Kwan Um School of Zen, Lorianne also teaches Zen meditation.

Click here for readings for “Literature of the Open Road,” here for readings for “The Frontier in American Literature,” or here for readings for “The Literature of Birds & Birding.”

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