Poet Teachers

"Having a poet-teacher in my classroom through California Poets in the Schools is an inspiration. I relish these chances to play with words along with my students, to explore important ideas and memories, to let go of being the teacher for a while and just to enjoy having another adult's skill in getting ideas flowing through my classroom."                                   
                                                         —Jessica Morton, Mendocino Grammar School

“This is one of the most enriching programs that I have had in my 20+ years of teaching. Thank you.”
                                                         — 5th Grade Teacher, Oakland Unified


“My students all felt successful, which is a great experience for them at school!”
                                                         — High School Teacher, Marin County


“When the students’ poems were read, I was amazed at the depth of feeling the poem revealed.”
                                                         — 5th Grade Teacher


“When I write a poem I feel: Great. I feel like my heart opens up and I relax.”                                                          — 9th Grade Student, Ventura County