INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS
ALEXANDRA OVERY
Alexandra (she/her) is a YA and middle grade fantasy author. She grew up in London and now lives in Los Angeles. She loves writing in all formats, from novels to screenplays to graphic novels, always centering on fierce women and morally grey characters, often with a bit of magic and murder.
NICOLE PORTER
Nicole (she/her) has been an educator for 25 years, currently serving as a K-7 Dean of Students. Her career began in the classroom as a history teacher. A former local union president, she has insights into the nuances of educational governance that underscores her unwavering dedication to the advancement of her profession. Nicole is eager to share her wealth of knowledge, skills, and time-honored tricks garnered over her years in education. When she’s not wrangling kids, Nicole enjoys watching her sons play hockey, making Peaky Blinders references, and eating warm butter cake at Aqua Pazzo.