MEET THE TEAM
POETRY. WELLNESS. HOPE. CREATIVITY. EXPRESSION. JOY. CURIOSITY. TRUST. HEALING. HOPE.
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Steffani Fletcher
Founder & CEO
BA, Elementary Education; MA, Educational Leadership; American Montessori Society; International Federation of Biblio/Poetry Therapy
My 6 Word Memoir
Sink or swim? I grew fins.
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What brings me great joy?
The beach, traveling, Tool, and my friends and family.
A message to my younger self
Follow your heart and avoid toxic people. Move about the world with grace and courtesy, after 40 it's smooth sailing.
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Erika Williams
Executive Director
BA Elementary Education K-6th, MA Montessori age 6 to 12, Educational leadership certification
My 6 Word Memoir
Some struggle, more faith, Much success!
What brings me great joy?
Doing puzzles and reading.
A message to my younger self
Be kind to yourself and know that you are more than they say or do! Believe that you are worthy of love and don't settle for anything less.
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Sharon Hammonds
Office Manager
BA Elementary Education, ESOL CERTIFIED
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My 6 Word Memoir
Life is short, buy the shoes​
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What brings me great joy?
Shopping, festivals, traveling, and spending time with fun people.
A message to my younger self
Do it while you can; Love hard and laugh often; Take the risk.
Emma Cooper
Creative Coordinator
BFA Graphic Design & Digital Media
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My 6 Word Memoir
You can always rewrite your story
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What brings me great joy?
Art, the first day of fall, being on an airplane, and finding a good song.
A message to my younger self
Let yourself feel your feelings- they’re not your enemy. And let go of control, it's just an illusion anyway. ​​​​
Sofia Jimenez
Graphic Designer
BFA Graphic Design & Digital Media
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My 6 Word Memoir
Always curious, never stopped exploring life. ​
What brings me great joy?
The quiet moments like, hearing the laughter of loved ones.​
A message to my younger self
You are enough, exactly as you are. Through it all, your kindness and strength will carry you.​
Sue Kornhauser
Administrative Assistant
A.R.R.T (Radiologic Technology);
A.R.D.M.S (Ultrasound Tech)​
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My 6 Word Memoir
Reach others and make a difference​
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What brings me great joy?
My family brings me great joy.
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A message to my younger self
Live with more curiosity, love without judgment, and never stop looking for opportunities to grow personally and professionally.​​​
Ruth Van Alstine
Poetry Facilitator
AA, Secretarial Sciences​
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My 6 Word Memoir
Live creatively, thrive in abundant joy​
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What brings me great joy?
Family, creating, and serving brings me great joy.​
A message to my younger self
Follow your passion and joy. Just be happier, don't worry about life. Savor each moment like it was your last. Don't waste time on things that don't matter.​​​
Gloria Truesdale
Volunteer Coordinator
Studied Commercial Arts; AA, Education; Certificate Computer Programming​​
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My 6 Word Memoir
Work Hard - Survive. Dream Big - Thrive.​​
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What brings me great joy?
Helping others, crafting, making jewelry & spending quality time with family.​
A message to my younger self
Remember during tough times, "the race is not always won to the swiftest (or cutest), but to the one who endures to the end."​​​
Julie Michael
Bookkeeper
Certifications in older adult and maternal fitness
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My 6 Word Memoir
Living Actively, Marching to My Drumbeat​​
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What brings me great joy?
Loving and being loved brings me great joy. ​
A message to my younger self
Be true to yourself. Choose to be happy. Embrace challenges. Keep moving forward.​​
Taryn Wharwood
Poetry Facilitator
Student: BA, English and Creative Writing
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My 6 Word Memoir
It's never too late to be what you might have been. ​
What brings me great joy?
Helping others, creating and meeting new people brings me great joy​.​
A message to my younger self
It's never too late to be what you might have been. ​​
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Stephanie Brendle
Poetry Facilitator
BA, English and Criminal Justice
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My 6 Word Memoir
Regardless of yesterday, today I'm here.​
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What brings me great joy?
Writing brings me great joy.
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A message to my younger self
Thank you for hanging in there, you did good.​​​​
Kimberly Stergis
Poetry Facilitator
BA, Business Management and Spanish​
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My 6 Word Memoir
Even the strongest can need help​
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What brings me great joy?
My garden, a cup of good coffee, and cooking for loved ones brings me great joy​.
A message to my younger self
Don't worry if people "get" you​​​​​
Felton Sturgis
Poetry Facilitator
Bachelor in Business Administration
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My 6 Word Memoir
Coming soon
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What brings me great joy?
Spoken word, exercise, and playing video games.​
A message to my younger self
Coming soon​​​​
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Aniah Washington
Poetry Facilitator
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
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My 6 Word Memoir
Coming soon
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What brings me great joy?
Reading, writing, performing at open mics, weightlifting!
A message to my younger self
Coming soon​​​​​
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Mikayla Musso
Poetry Facilitator
MSW, CWCM, TF-CBT Certified, BSW, Peer Support Specialist​
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My 6 Word Memoir
Coming soon
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What brings me great joy?
Reading, exercising, puzzles, and the beach bring me joy. ​​
A message to my younger self
Coming soon​​​​
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Alexis Alexander
Poetry Facilitator
Registered nurse​
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My 6 Word Memoir
Coming soon
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What brings me great joy?
Painting, fashion, and all things esoteric
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A message to my younger self
Coming soon​​​​
Brittany Bronte
Poetry Facilitator
M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction, Certified Developmental Therapist, Licensed Educator: Elementary, ELA, Art, Reading Specialist​​
My 6 Word Memoir
Shedding the skin, to begin again​
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What brings me great joy?
Creating nature-inspired art, writing poetry, hiking, yoga and meditation. ​
A message to my younger self
I won’t say you’ll be alright, You are already alright.​​​​
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Payton Cooper
Poetry Facilitator
Bachelor of Science in Psychology​
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My 6 Word Memoir
Coming soon
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What brings me great joy?
Caring for my pets and spending time outside.​
A message to my younger self
Coming soon​​​​
Michelle Campbell
Poetry Facilitator
Education
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My 6 Word Memoir
Coming soon
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What brings me great joy?
Coming soon
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A message to my younger self
Coming soon​​​​
Tina Floyd
Poetry Facilitator
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
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My 6 Word Memoir
Coming soon
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What brings me great joy?
Reading and watching TV
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A message to my younger self
Coming soon​​​​
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