Recent Publications
The publications listed below are from the past decade. Lisa Montagne has also written academic papers and studies, done book reviews, and worked as a technical writer and editor.
- “Contentment in the Cracks,” poem: Arroyo Arts Collective, Fools for Hope, 6/2021
- “At War,” poem: LA Art News Poets’ Place, 9/2020
- “Virus of the Soul,” poem: LA Art News Poets’ Place, 6/2020
- “Lending Books is a Risky Business,” poem: Variant Magazine, 11/2019
- “Footwork,” poem: The Ear Art and Literature Magazine, 5/2019
- “Jumpsuit,” short story, Running Wild Press Anthology, 2016
- “My Own Personal Tina Fey,” essay: Boomer Reviews Magazine, 9/2013
Website
lisamontagne.com—a selection of blog & video posts, essays, poems, fiction, and photography
Most of credits listed below are from the past decade, but from the age of seven Lisa Montagne has performed in school, college, and community theater productions, including “Oliver,” “Godspell,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Grease,” “Chicago,” and variety shows. While in graduate school, she was a competitor and performer in dance competitions and shows.
Hosting, Appearances, Performances and Productions
- Performed original work: Arroyo Arts Collective, Fools for Hope exhibition, 6/2021
- Guest appearance: Cyclop’s Road web show, 12/2020
- Producer, director and host: Running Wild Press Catalog 2021 Launch, Facebook Live Event, 12/2020
- Featured reader, original work: LA Poet Society, online event, 11/2020
- Guest Appearance: Running Wild Storyteller’s Happy Hour, web show,10/2020
- Performed original work: New Works Series by Writ Large Press and PenWriter America, W. Hollywood, 4/2019
- Producer, host, and performed original work: Running Wild Poetry Jam, Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Portland, Oregon, 3/2019
- Performed original work: Linda Kaye Presents Spoken Word & Poetry, Los Angeles—6/2014, 7/2014, 12/2014, 5/2015, 10/2016
- Performed original work: Lummis Day, Los Angeles, 2016
- Showcase–Performed full program of original poetry: Beyond Baroque Foundation literary center, Los Angeles, 6/2015
- Featured Reader–Performed original work: Beyond Baroque Foundation literary center, Los Angeles, 1/2015, 3/2015
- Producer, dancer and performed original work: Archive405’s Sweet Charity Cabaret fundraiser for ZionCoffee.org, Orange County, California, 7/2014
DJ Gigs
- Lindy Rock ‘n’ Soul: a mix of Blues, Soul and Swing, 12/2019
- Atomic Tango Lounge: a mix of traditional and nuevo Tango music, weekly from 2014 to 2018
- Blues on the B-side, traditional and contemporary Blues music, monthly from 2016 to 2018
Dance hosting, Performing and Teaching: Swing, Blues, and Argentine Tango
- Atomic Tango Lounge, host, organizer and teaching assistant, weekly from 2014 to 2018
- Blues on the B-side teacher and organizer, monthly from 2016 to 2018
- Dance performer, Atomic Ballroom Christmas shows: 2013 – 2019
- Dance performer, Atomic Ballroom Showcase productions: 2013 – 2018
- Dance performer, Atomic Ballroom Classic exhibition, 2016
- Dancer Performer, Tips and Tops hat tricks group, Inspiration Weekend, 2014
- Competitor, Orange County Dancesport Challenge, Argentine Tango, three 1st places; two 2nd places, 2017
- Competitor, International (world) Lindy Hop Championships, Los Angeles: placed 14th in open showcase, 2015; placed 17th in open showcase, 2016
- Competitor, Orange County Dancesport Challenge, 1st place in Solo Dance/Showcase, 2013
- Organizer, producer and host, Denver Lindy Hop Exchange, 2000 and 2001
- Chief Financial Officer: Colorado Swing Dance Network, Non-profit foundation,1998-2001
Editing and Consulting
Running Wild Press:
- Editor and contributor, Red Flags, project in progress, due out in February 2022
- Book launch promotor and host, 2020
- Publicity press releases, 2019 to 2020
- Director of Writing Workshops, 2018 to 2019
- Editor-in-Chief, essayist and website manager for Archive 405, online arts and culture magazine, 2013–15
Lectures
- “Student Learning Outcomes: How Are Online Students Doing and Do Demographics Matter?” Race,Gender, & Class Conference, University of New Orleans, March 2013
- “Student Learning Outcomes: How Are Online Students Doing?”, Long Beach City College FLEX Day program session speaker, 2013; English department “Brown Bag” session, March 2013
- “Student Learning Outcomes: How Are Online Students Doing?”, Pennsylvania System of Higher Education February 2013 Virtual Conference
- “Student Learning Outcomes and Pedagogy in Online and Face-to-Face College English Composition,” CSUF College of Education Research Symposium, February 2013
- “Best Practices in the Education Doctorate,” CSUF College of Education Colloquium Series, Nov. 2012
- “Online Learning Theory, Pedagogy & Student Learning Outcomes,” San Diego State College of Education October, 2012
- “Student Learning Outcomes: How Are Online Students Doing?”, 2012 Online Teaching Conference, San Jose, Ca
- “Statistical Analysis of Student Learning Outcomes in Online Courses,” CSUF College of Education Colloquium Series, February 2012
- “Time Management,” The CSUF Student Leadership Institute, 10/2010; 3/2011; 10/2011
- “Academic Writing,” LBCC Student Success Workshops, Academic Writing, 2/2011
Research Fellowships
- Carnegie Foundation Research Fellow: Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, 2012
- CSUF: Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership, 2012
- Research Training: Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 2/2012
Conferences/Workshops
- AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Program): 2018, book signing as author for Running Wild Press,Tampa, Florida; 2019: exhibitor and poetry performance jam organizer, Portland, Oregon
- Directors of Educational Technology-California Higher Education (DET-CHE) 2017; 2019
- Instructure Con, 2016, 2017; Canvas Con Regional, 2018
- Online Teaching Conference, San Jose 6/12; Long Beach 6/13; San Diego, 2016; Anaheim, 2017,18 & 19; Online, 2020
- University of Iowa Writing Festival, 6/2015
- Beyond Baroque Foundation poetry center: “Master Class in Poetry Performance,” 2/2015
- Yale University Writers’ Workshop, 6/2014: Juried-in member and permanent alumni
- Private writing coaching from poet, performance artist, and UCLA extension instructor Laurel Ann Bogen, 2014
- UCI Writing Pedagogy Institute, 5/2011, 5/2012, 5/2013
- Great Teacher’s Conference, UCLA Conference Center, 2009, 2010
Committees
- Open Education Resources Workgroup, Irvine Valley College, 2020 to present
- Online Education Task Force & Technology Advisory Task Force, Irvine Valley College 2018 to 2020
- Long Beach City College Campus-wide online learning committee, OL FANS 2017-19
- Anteater’s Guide to Writing and Rhetoric, W39C Editing Committee, 2015
- Saddleback College Academic Senate, 2013-14
- Carnegie Foundation CPED publications committee, 2013
- Saddleback College English Dept. Online Learning Committee, 2013
- Saddleback College SLO and Curriculum Committee, 2010-2011
- Academic Honors Curriculum, Cimarron Memorial High School, 1995-1997
- Section 504 Due Process Hearing Board, 1996
- Accreditation Committee, Sunset High School West, 1994-1995
Professional Development Teaching Team Member: Clark County Schools, 1995-1997
Peer Reviewer
Reviewed two manuscript submissions to the Planning and Changing Journal, 2013
Acknowledgements
- LBCC EOPS Award for Distinguished Service to Students, 3/2012
- CSUF Kappa Phi Kappa Honor Society, 4/2011
- LBCC The Order of Kassai, Certificate of Teacher Appreciation, 2010
- LBCC AGS Sigma Kappa, Certificate of Teacher Appreciation, 2009
- New Teacher of the Year Award district-wide nominee: Sunset High School West
Community Service and Involvement
- Volunteer Manager: Eagle Rock Center for the Arts, 2004–2009
- SAT Instructor: Dr. Choi’s Academy & Huntington Learning Center, 2002-2003
- GED Instructor: Arapahoe County Social Services, 1997-1999