Molly Watson has been a teacher since she first showed her little brother the best way to do everything. Although her style has changed, her love of sharing what she knows – and learning in the process – hasn't diminished.

Trained to teach at Stanford University (where she practiced on unsuspecting undergraduates), Molly understands the hows and whys of teaching, as well as the importance of different learning styles and teaching methods. Whether teaching curious home cooks how to master a soufflée or beginning food writers how to shape a story, Molly brings humor and fun to her classes and talks.

Along with teaching writing and cooking classes, Molly gives an annual waiting-list-popular talk on dining etiquette to seniors at Reed College. Designed to give students the confidence to make it through a business lunch when they start looking for jobs and enter the working world, the talk covers everything from which fork to use and which glass is yours to why not to talk about your diet and the power of thank you notes.

For information on writing workshops, individual consulting, or speaking engagements, please contact watson (dot) molly (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Former students agree:

“Absolutely the best pedagogical experience I have ever had. This was one of the best classroom experiences of my life: Molly is frank and honest but also inspiring and supportive.”

“Molly was witty and entertaining, and presented the material in an organized, interesting way. Not everyone who's good at what he/she does is good at explaining it to others, and vice versa ("those who can't do teach" as the adage goes), but Molly clearly has a knack for both aspects.”

“Not only is Molly a very engaging speaker, she is genuinely interested in helping you grow as a writer.”

“In her low-key, witty, and admirably organized fashion, Molly covered more material than I would have thought possible in a one-day class. She makes sure all her students leave with information that is tailored to their needs. I learned a few key things I’ve been using ever since. I’d take another class with her in a minute!”

“Fantastic course content + fantastic instructor = fantastic way to spend a Sunday.”