Carli Sinclair, PhD

Carli Sinclair has been teaching writing courses for over fifteen years. Prior to joining UC Davis as a lecturer, she taught writing and literature courses at Stephens College, University of Missouri, and California Polytechnic State University. She holds a PhD in nineteenth-century American literature from University of Missouri. Her research interests include community-based writing and active learning for building writing skills, as well as American Gothic literature and 19^th century American women’s landscape writing. As a scholar who began her academic career at Santa Rosa Junior College, she is also passionate about supporting community college and transfer students in their academic journey.