Sara Jane Stoner is a teacher, poet, and writer who independently leads and facilitates workshops, gatherings, and classes focused on poetry, criticism, theory, and teaching. Previously she has taught community workshops at Poets House, Wendy’s Subway, and the Poetry Project in NYC, and has held teaching positions at Pratt Institute, Cooper Union, and CUNY. Her first book, Experience in the Medium of Destruction (Portable Press @ Yo-Yo Labs) was nominated for a Lambda Award, and her second book is forthcoming in 2027 from Newer Ligatures.