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Arts Programming

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DETENTION FACILITIES (JUVI + ADULT)

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS

FOSTER CARE AND GROUP HOMES

SHELTERS

want aN art or poetry program that creates long lasting impact? 

It’s my mission to share tools I’ve learned with students who need a way forward. 

 
 
““I just want to say thank you. I loved watching you inspire the kids to write. It was especially touching as I watched some of the toughest kids put words to paper so easily. I hope they will find that as an outlet for their emotions as they grow. Thank you for what you do. You are greatly appreciated.” ”
— Amy-Lyn Foster Arts Coordinator Middle School Theater Teacher Royal Oaks School of the Arts
 
 

The arts ARE A VEHICLE FOR HEALING

I incorporate SEL (social emotional learning) and personal development tools with art and poetry to provide transformational art and poetry workshops for students grade level 5th - college level, and provide programming in correctional facilities, detention centers and shelters for adults. 

If you’ve been looking for an artist residency or poet residency as a visiting poet for your school, consider reaching out to me today!

School appropriate poems through spoken word performances that inspire your students.

Poetry and art workshops for educational school visits.

 

CHECK OUT THE NEWS COVERAGE ON OUR DETENTION FACILITY PROGRAM

 

As a trauma informed care trainer…

with background in overcoming mental health challenges caused by trauma, I have 39 years of insight, knowledge and resources. 

It’s my own personal experiences with these challenges, and the doorway of the arts, that allow me to impact students who have behavioral health challenges, who are sometimes the toughest for educators to reach.

 

“I’ve never forgotten how awful my teenage years were for me. I want to be the person I didn’t have growing up. It’s one of my life’s missions to serve students who are on the brink of giving up like I was.”

I’ve worked with schools, alternative schools, group homes, shelters, detention facilities and colleges all over North Carolina providing youth poetry programs, arts programming and trauma informed care training to staff and teachers. 

Chances are if you’re in the Cabarrus, Mecklenburg or Rowan county area, I’ve been to your school. 

And if not, what are you waiting for?  

I PROVIDE:

  • School appropriate spoken word performance for middle school and high school students

  • Poetry and art programs for detention facilities, group homes and shelters

  • Visual arts and poetry workshops that incorporate SEL skills and personal development tools 

  • Poetry and art curriculum development for teachers and facilitators to use

  • Trauma Informed Care Training for your school or staff

““Your ability to reach students who have been through some of the hardest traumas is an incredible gift, this world is so lucky to have you.””
— Brandy Downs

PROVIDED TRAUMA INFORMED CARE TRAINING FOR:

  • RISE Conference with Cabarrus County Schools

  • Arts+

  • We Rock CLT

  • Arts Empowerment Project

  • NCAEA Conference

  • Weddington Hills Elementary

  • Concord High School

    and more

PROVIDED ART & POETRY PROGRAMMING FOR:

  • Arts Empowerment Project

  • Harvey B Gantt Center

  • Mint Museum

  • Levine Mueseum

  • East Salisbury High School

  • Carson High School

  • Salisbury High School

  • Henderson Alternative School

  • AL Brown High School

  • Concord High School

  • Commonwealth Alternative High School

  • Henderson Independent High School

  • ROSA School of the Arts

  • GW Carver Elementary

  • RCCC

  • UNCC

  • High Point University

  • Coastal Carolina University

  • Long Leaf Press

  • Southern Fried Poetry

  • Lancaster, SC, 5th, 7th and 8th grade

  • Breathe Ink Charlotte Meck. Schools

  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

  • Goodyear Arts

  • Playing for Others

  • Mecklenburg County Detention Facility

  • Rowan Helping Ministries

  • Teen Health Connection

    and more