WMHT TV New York Now interview: Poem Renovation: A Game-Changing Approach to Teaching Poetry WAMC Northeast Public Radio interview (Interview begins at the 7:30 mark in the recording): #1690: Poetry and a Spelling Bee | The Best of Our Knowledge | WAMC Times Union article, Albany, NY: Writer’s Poem Renovation site aims to inspire love […]
poem RENOVATION’s creator, Kelly de la Rocha, would be happy to bring poem RENOVATION to your school with an interactive workshop for grades six and up, either in person or via Zoom. A journalist and published poet with decades of experience, Kelly will share her knowledge of and enthusiasm for the written word, and offer students […]
Educators say poem RENOVATION is a fun, approachable way to aid in social-emotional learning, prompt creativity and self expression, strengthen communication skills and confidence, and build community.
Venturing to the front of the room, laptop positioned to cover all but her eyes, a timid student shares her words, unable to hide the smile in her voice. A boy pigeonholed as a jock reads his poem aloud. His dramatic pauses and rollercoaster intonation captivate. Classmates ask for an encore. Time and again we’ve […]