Education Unlimited believes in small-group, immersive learning with subject matter experts and experienced teachers. We strive to provide industry-leading instruction to all of our students and hold all staff to the highest possible standards. Staff assignments vary by program and location. Some of our recent staff members for this program include:

Elizabeth Bull, MFA - Camp Director

Elizabeth Bull is a writer and filmmaker. Her writing has been published in various journals, including the Los Angeles Review of Books, H.O.W. Journal, Third Coast Magazine, and Gulf Coast; her work has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes.  Her involvement in television and film began at AMC Networks, where she worked in original series development during the creation of “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad.” In addition to writing and directing several short films, she co-wrote the feature film “Song of Sway Lake,” released in the fall of 2017. Elizabeth has also co-produced two feature films and a television series for Fuse.

Elizabeth received her Bachelor’s degree from the School of Theater, Film, and Television at the University of California Los Angeles. She also holds a Master's in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing (Fiction) from The New School in New York City.  In addition, she has studied directing at the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology in Dublin, Ireland, on a Rotary International Fellowship.  She has taught writing at the University of Zadar in Croatia on a Fulbright Fellowship.  Elizabeth has been with Education Unlimited since 2010.

Piper Pugh - Instructor, MA

Piper Pugh is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Southern California, holds a Master of Science in Education in Reading, Writing, and Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, and is an incoming MFA candidate at New York University. In 2022, she presented at the preeminent Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) on developing literacy practices and community in virtual learning environments.

With over 10 years of experience as an educator, Piper has worked across K–12 schools, universities, educational nonprofits, and in one-on-one tutoring settings. She specializes in English and writing instruction, supporting students from early literacy through graduate-level coursework.

At USC, Piper double majored in English and NGO Management, graduating summa cum laude.

Patrick McHugh, MFA - Instructor

Patrick McHugh is a native Arizonan with a background in English literature, creative writing, and critical theory. He is a graduate of Arizona State University's Barrett Honors College with a degree in English literature. Patrick received his Master's degree in English literature from the University at Buffalo. Experienced in a wide variety of classroom settings, Patrick initially taught at SIAS International University in Henan, China, before returning to Arizona. While in the States, he has worked with EU and taught creative writing at the Emerging Writers Institute for both middle school and high school students. Currently, Patrick is teaches in the English department at Grand Canyon University, with a focus on English Composition courses for freshman students. He is passionate about guiding each student using their own voices and talents, fostering unique reading and writing skills, as well as empowering critical thinking. On a personal level, Patrick is a devoted music lover and performs as a clarinet player, drummer, and electronic composer. He also indulges his interests in contemporary art and 21st-century literature.

Avery Meinen, MFA - Writing Instructor

Avery Meinen, MFA – Instructor
Avery Meinen is currently pursuing a PhD in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing from Arizona State University, where they taught undergraduate courses and led community workshops as a June Jordan Teaching Fellow in ASU’s Poetry for the People program, as well as a BA from the University of Pittsburgh.
Their work has been supported by Tin House, The Poetry Foundation and Crescendo Literary, and the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State, among others. Avery has worked as an editor, teacher, tutor, and teaching artist, and has coached high school spoken word poets with the Philly Youth Slam League. Originally from Ohio and Pennsylvania, Avery brings a deep commitment to helping students develop their voice and confidence as writers.

Katie Livingston, PhD - Writing Instructor

Katie recently earned her PhD in English from Stanford University and graduated with High Honors from Wesleyan University, where she earned a BA in English and a certificate in Creative Writing.

She has been teaching both academic and creative writing for the past six years and is passionate about helping students find their individual voice. Katie brings a fun, light-hearted approach to the classroom, creating an environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and growing as writers.