About Me#

I grew up on a mountain swallowed up by kudzu just across the river from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

I teach writing and research at Dartmouth College.

I wrote The Open Handbook—a free, open-source reference book that introduces students to the conventions of academic writing and research.

I made Gesso and Gesso Lite, open-source Learning Mangagement Systems that are designed to replace Canvas. I also created The Noticing Project, which allows you to claim a single spot in the world and record what you notice in writing, pictures, and sound.

I am interested in open-source software and culture. I’m a fan of System 76’s Pop!_OS. I’m particularly enthused by the Pandoc, Markdown, and Hugo projects.

I am listening to The National, Future Islands, The War on Drugs, Charlie Crockett, Palace, and Meltt, a lot lately.