WELCOME
I’m Jody, your Poetry Teacher
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- Are you: A parent challenged with finding good poetry books for your kids?
- A homeschooler who wants to add a poetry unit to your curriculum but unsure where to begin?
- Then you’ve come to the right place!
I’m a poet, retired teacher and Nana of six with a heart for helping parents, teachers and homeschoolers introduce children to poetry. Combined with 20 plus years’ experience in elementary and middle schools classrooms and my own journey into writing, publishing and teaching poetry, I’m passionate about making poetry accessible and fun. Check out my FREE RESOURCES tab and be sure to SUBSCRIBE for monthly poems and inspiration.
And if you’re on Pinterest, come find me there!
Welcome! I’m Jody.
- Are you a parent challenged with finding good poetry books for your kids?
- A homeschooler who wants to add a poetry unit to your curriculum but unsure where to begin?
- Then you’ve come to the right place to make friends with poetry!
I’m a poet, retired teacher and Nana of six with a heart for helping parents, teachers and homeschoolers introduce children to poetry. Combined with 20 plus years’ experience in elementary and middle schools classrooms and my own journey into writing, publishing and teaching poetry, I’m passionate about making poetry accessible and fun. Check out my FREE RESOURCES tab and be sure to SUBSCRIBE for monthly poems and inspiration. And if you’re on Pinterest, come find me there!
What You’ll Find Here
Here you’ll find reflections and essays about the intersection of my faith and daily life. But there’s mostly poetry. I am a Christian writer but “Christian poetry” doesn’t have to mention the name of Jesus… Sometimes a poem simply illuminates God’s character and creation or glorifies Him by its uniqueness and words that resonate with the reader.
I am convinced we can grow in connection to God through opening ourselves up to expression and creation through our words. To that end, I encourage people to think poetically, making friends with poetry through accessible poems and processes, learning to read for understanding and writing poetry of their own.
My Offerings
My Books
Mining the Bright Birds, Living the Season Well & Hearts on Pilgrimage, available whevever books are sold.
Poetry
Some of my favorite poems here on the site, many of which you’ll find in my two poetry books.
Featured Elsewhere
A sampling of my published work in print & online. From essays to poetry (and video!) for other kind folks.
