5 Ways Spoken Word Poetry Is a Game Changer in the Classroom By Shawntee` Herring – Director of bluapple Poetry Programming, Jason Taylor Foundation Spoken word poetry is often described as a calling, and for me, that’s exactly what it was. I didn’t set out to become a poet; in fact, I never thought poetry […]
The Jason Taylor Foundation’s Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, in partnership with the NHL’s Florida Panthers Hockey Club, announces the 2025-2026 Panthers’ Poetry Project Contest. The contest window is September 26, 2025 to December 12, 2025. If you wish for your class or school to participate, please email the Programs Coordinator, Christopher Simpson, at christopher@jasontaylorfoundation.com […]
bluapple Poetry Network Teaching Artist Juliana is a writer and poet. A Charles W. Flanagan School graduate, she has been a stand-out poet during Louder Than a Bomb Florida festivals, including as a two-time Team Champion
bluapple Poetry Network Teaching Artist Juliana is a writer and poet. A Charles W. Flanagan School graduate, she has been a stand-out poet during Louder Than a Bomb Florida festivals, including as a two-time Team Champion
Urban Air Adventure Park and The Jason Taylor Foundation announce the 2024-2025 “blu is For Apples” Poetry Contest as part of its Louder Than A Bomb Florida poetry festival. In partnering with Broward and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, we are inviting your school to participate in this great program to hold the […]
bluapple Poetry Network Program Director – A 17-year Broward Schools teacher, Shawntee` Herring has devoted her career to teaching students how to master language through writing. In addition to being the Program Director of bluapple Poetry, she also teaches Cambridge and creative writing at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, FL. Working with young people […]
