Originally from Chicago, Jaclyn has studied within New York University, Aix en Provence France, and most recently - UNLV's International MFA Program. Shortly after completion of her graduate degree, Jaclyn was invited to teach in the Honors College, where she happily remains and was the first recipient of the Len Zane Excellence in Honors Teaching Award. In addition to teaching, Jaclyn also facilitates the Mindfulness in the Mountains meditation program for Honors College students. Her interests outside of academia include: spiritual guidance and shamanic ceremonies; reading anything transformative; exploring mountains, forests, islands, lakes, and an equally expansive melody of inner worlds; and writing. She has published a variety of short stories, poetry, and non-fiction and recently finished her first novel.