I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, but I have lived in many places around the country. I have been an English teacher for 19 years. I have a B.A. in Speech Communication from Wayne State University and an M.A. in Teaching from The University of Michigan. I am the former owner of a poetry cafe in Detroit. Though I closed it due to relocation, I still love to write and perform original poetry around the country. I currently live with my husband and children in Madison. I believe that anyone can be anything if only they believe. I believe in our children and their promising futures. Let's reach for the stars!