Curtis Becker, a distinguished teacher embarking upon his twelfth year in
the classroom, has inspired students at the middle school, high school, and
college levels. Becker holds professional, highly-qualified credentials in both
Kansas and Colorado. When not working with his students, he focuses on his
own writing. Most recently, one of Becker's pieces appeared in the anthology,
Bards Against Hunger: 5th Anniversary Edition. This book, He Watched and
Took Note is his first. Becker is also the owner of Curtis Becker Books and
its imprint, Kellogg Press. He offers writing, editing, design, and publishing
services.
Becker calls the beautiful Black and Gold District in the heart of Emporia,
Kansas, home. Here, he participates in and supports the thriving downtown
community. Becker was born and raised in Goodland, Kansas, and lived for
over a decade in the Yuma, Colorado, area. He earned a bachelor's degree in
English from Emporia State University and a master's degree in fiction writing
from Southern New Hampshire University. As an undergraduate, Becker
helped to create ESU's literary magazine, Flint Hills Review, and served on the
editorial board for the inaugural edition.