Upcoming Events:

2022

• Dec. 12-16, 2022 — poet-ion-residence for 4th-grade classes at Oak Grove Elem. School (Raleigh, NC)

2023

• Jan. 9-13, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 4th-grade classes at Buckhorn Elem. School (Holly Springs, NC)

• Jan. 18-20, 2023 — writer-in-residence for 8th-grade classes at Oberlin Middle School (Raleigh, NC)

• Jan. 24-26, 2023 — writer-in-residence for 8th-grade classes at Oberlin Middle School (Raleigh, NC)

• Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2023 — writer-in-residence for 8th-grade classes at Oberlin Middle School (Raleigh, NC)

• Feb. 6-10, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 3rd-grade classes at Timber Drive Elem. School (Garner, NC)

• Feb. 13-17, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 3rd-grade classes at Root Elem. School (Raleigh, NC)

• Feb. 20-24, 2023 — poet-in-residence for grades 6-8 at Southeastern Academy Charter School (Lumberton, NC)

• Feb. 27-March 3, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 5th-grade classes at Ballentine Elem. School (Fuquay-Varina, NC)

• March 8, 2023 — poetry performer at Olive Chapel Elem. School (Apex, NC)

• March 10, 2023 — poetry emcee for Root Elementary School (Raleigh, NC)

• March 13-17, 2023 – poet-in-residence for 5th-grade classes at Ballentine Elem. School (Fuquay-Varina, NC)

• March 20-23, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 4th-grade classes at Turner Creek Elem. School (Cary, NC)

• March 27-30, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 4th-grade classes at Turner Creek Elem. School (Cary, NC)

• April 10-14, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 4th-grade classes at Underwood Elem. School (Raleigh, NC)

• April 26-28, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 8th-grade classes at Magellan Charter School (Raleigh, NC)

• May 1-5, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 4th-grade classes at Stough Elem. School (Raleigh, NC)

• May 8-12, 2023 — poet-in-residence for 5th-grade classes at Wiley Elem. School (Raleigh, NC)

To learn more about the poetry performances and creative writing workshops and residencies I offer, click on "Services" at the top of this page or go to the Artists Directory of the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County

Feel free to email me for sample poems, writing tips and creative ideas you can use and share. 

Stay safe, be kind and write on!