Verlishia Clay (she/her)
Adjunct College of Arts & Sciences English Charlotte
Biography and Expertise
Verlishia Clay is an educator, writer, and wellness practitioner with an interdisciplinary background spanning English, creative writing, rhetoric, religion, and holistic wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing) from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Fiction. As an adjunct faculty member at Johnson & Wales University, she teaches courses in Rhetoric & Composition and Food, Philosophy & Religion, helping students develop critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness through engaging, student-centered learning experiences. In addition to higher education, Verlishia is a certified yoga therapist and life coach who integrates mindfulness, creativity, and wellness into her teaching philosophy.
Education
MFA
Arcadia University
BA
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University