Instructor: Kristin Dorsey

Biography: Kristin R. Dorsey is an Assistant Professor in Humanities at Central Oregon Community College, where she teaches writing and literature courses. Outside of the college, she runs writing workshops for teens and works with a variety of Central Oregon writing groups. Kristin has been teaching for Continuing Education since 2017 and is known to be an enthusiastic writing coach, a keen reader, and a kind critic. In the very little leisure time she can scrounge up, she writes short form nonfiction and memoir and is currently playing around with a screenplay.

Classes by this instructor

ENG 250: Introduction to Folklore and Mythology

This course surveys and compares representative texts from world mythology and folklore. Explores common mythological and folkloric themes and genres. Examines mythology as an interdisciplinary field that incorporates anthropology, sociology, history, literary studies, psychology, and religion. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.
September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:50pm PDT | Bend

Nature Writing Youth Camp

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of nature writing in this youth camp! Discover the boundless inspiration that awaits as you step into a dynamic and inclusive space, where learners of all abilities are encouraged to unleash their creativity in the wonders of the natural world. Through engaging activities and games, students will embark on a journey of self-expression, unlocking the power of their voice while delving into various genres and writing styles. Ages 10-15.
August 11-13, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond