Gudrun Dreher, Ph.D., is an experienced university educator, writer, and course developer with many years of teaching experience at Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver (FDU-V ) and the University of British Columbia (UBC). She has also tutored high-school students at various levels, both in person and online.

With a Ph.D. in English from UBC, Gudrun combines academic expertise with creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives.

Her research explored Haida oral literature and storytelling through a blend of scholarly analysis and creative writing. As an author of poetry, fiction, leadership books, and educational materials, she brings practical writing expertise to her teaching. She has also a lot of experience in organizing academic events, developing courses and teaching resources (for online and in-person teaching), and designing practical learning activities.

Gudrun’s approach to online and customized learning emphasizes clear communication, active engagement, intellectual curiosity, and the adaptation of teaching materials to learners’ needs and goals. She is experienced in developing and delivering interdisciplinary learning experiences that connect theory with practice and encourage students to think independently, communicate effectively, and engage thoughtfully and creatively with complex issues.