Students will grow in their knowledge of the natural world and also study poems about nature.

I am a published writer and a certified teacher. My book, a collection of poetry, is titled "Mountains and Melancholy." I am also a former co-author of a blog on a health-related website. My love for poetry goes back to my second-grade year of school. This is when a wonderful teacher taught me the beauty of words written in lyrical, enchanting form. My enjoyment of the natural world goes back as far as I can remember. I've always lived in areas surrounded by nature and had ample opportunities for exploring the natural environment. I have taught in the public school realm, the homeschooling realm (which I am still doing), and at local homeschool co-ops. I have also taught nature study and poetry workshops for adults. I am excited about pairing poetry and nature and look forward to exploring both with students.

Homework Offered
Students are encouraged to identify nature local to their individual areas. This can be done virtually if actual in-person access to the natural environment is limited or not possible. The time it takes depends on how involved the student chooses to be. I estimate that this investigation would take no more than 45 minutes to an hour each week the student chooses to attend this class. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
As this is an ongoing class, learners will be assessed informally through my observation and by their participation during individual weekly sessions.
Grades Offered