TJ Pyatt

Timothy J. “TJ” Pyatt, originally from DeSoto, MO, is a Graduate Teaching Associate in the University Writing Program. Prior to coming to BGSU, Timothy received his BA in Literature and his BS in Theatre from Missouri State University. During his undergraduate he focused on dramaturgy and performance studies. He recently graduated with his MA Writing- Composition and Rhetoric from Missouri State University. While studying for his master’s, he taught as a graduate assistant at Missouri State University teaching traditional composition courses and basic writing courses. Timothy is now a PhD student studying Rhetoric and Writing Studies. 

His research interests include basic writing theory, literacy, writing center theory, and creative non-fiction. When he’s not teaching, he can be found reading memoir essay collections, trying new recipes, and working on some of his personal writing projects.