Moffitt, Sharon McMahon 1947-

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MOFFITT, Sharon McMahon 1947-

PERSONAL:

Female. Born April 12, 1947, in Fort Collins, CO; daughter of Daniel and Ruby (McCoy) McMahon; married Donald Moffitt (a pediatrician), September 6, 1969; children: Patrick James, Michael Aaron. Education: Colorado State University, B.A., 1970.

ADDRESSES:

Home—8209 22nd Street Ct. W., Tacoma, WA 98466. E-mail—[email protected].

CAREER:

Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma, WA, teacher of creative writing and English, 1994-2000; Tacoma School of the Arts, Tacoma, WA, adjunct artist, 2002-03.

AWARDS, HONORS:

Winner of poetry contest, Calvin College, 2000, for "On the Road to Emmaus."

WRITINGS:

The Blessed: A Sinner Reflects on Living the Christian Life, Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI), 2002.

Contributor of poetry to periodicals, including Radix, Image Journal, and Colorado North Review.

WORK IN PROGRESS:

Another book.

SIDELIGHTS:

Sharon McMahon Moffitt told CA: "Though I have traditionally written poetry, a few years ago I chose to write a book that I would say has been 'in the making' for many years. It combines personal memoir with reflection on a familiar passage of scripture in the Bible, 'The Beatitudes.' I wrote about this passage because I find it challenging, counter-cultural, and essential.

"The book grew out of an ongoing Bible study in my home with high school and college students—a group of highly intelligent, inquisitive, and courageous students."