Cynthia Brings Poetry to
Schools
Cynthia passionately believes that incorporating poetry into school curriculum offers invaluable benefits for students. She emphasizes that poetry fosters creativity and critical thinking, as it encourages students to interpret texts in diverse ways and engage deeply with language. Poetry enhances language skills by exposing students to rich vocabulary and varied sentence structures. Additionally, poetry helps develop emotional intelligence, providing students with a means to explore and articulate their feelings while fostering empathy towards others.
Cynthia values poetry for its ability to promote cultural awareness, broadening students’ understanding of diverse perspectives. Overall, Cynthia advocates for teaching poetry in schools because she believes it nurtures well-rounded, thoughtful individuals, equipping them with essential tools for personal expression and meaningful engagement.
Benefits of
Poetry
in the Schools
Benefits of
Poetry
in the Schools
Fosters Creativity and Critical Thinking
Enhances Language Skills
Develops Emotional Intelligence
Promotes Cultural Awareness
Encourages Personal Expression
Builds Community and Connection
The Gift
A Poetry Residency at Indianola School
The Gift
A Poetry Residency at Indianola School
What the Schools Have to
Say
“The poem Cynthia delivered in my classroom spoke to the heart of EVERY young person in the room! And the writing that emerged, even for my most reluctant writers was unbelievable! As an educator, I try to always engage the expertise we have in the community to connect with young people. Cynthia was able to come in during a creative writing project, share her work and my students were immediately captivated and inspired. I think they saw and felt her warmth and authenticity and could definitely identify with her message. Thank you again Cynthia!”
Yolanda Triplett Stewart, Educator, Columbus, OH
“I loved Miss Cynthia because she brought so much light and creativity into our classroom! Whenever she was in the room, everybody was smiling and happy. She brought so much good to our classroom and I just wanted to thank her because without her, we wouldn’t have learned so much about Poetry! She wasn’t just a teacher, she was also a friend.”
Camellia, 4th grade student, Indianola Informal K-8,
Columbus City Schools
