She teaches literature and composition at the university’s Blue Ash College. As a scholar, Dr. Skutar studies and writes about the work of contemporary American poet Mary Oliver and her roots in the Romantic tradition. Dr. Skutar also writes poetry and creative nonfiction. Her themes encompass the natural landscape—and the Michigan landscape, in particular—as a backdrop to describe ideas about the predator/prey relationship, suffering, and loss among both animals and humans. She’s taught creative writing and poetry workshops to university students in Michigan and Ohio and to community members in the Cincinnati area. She’s also been a guest poet at Michigan State University, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, and Wright State University.