My Philosophy

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I believe that all creative writing—including poetry—enriches and nurtures the minds of children, teens, and adults alike.

My love for creative writing began in elementary school, when I wrote and memorized my first poem, My Cat Marshmellow, for a class assignment. The experience lit a spark that has guided me ever since.

I believe every child has a poet within, waiting to be discovered.

During my 30-year teaching career in elementary education and ENL at Islip Schools on Long Island, I saw firsthand how poetry supports language learning. 

Examining, discussing, and writing original poems helped my students grow as thinkers, readers, and communicators.

Now, as a children’s author, I bring my passion for poetry and my experience as an educator into every book I write. 

My goal is to help children discover the joy of words by finding the poet within themselves.