Heart Maps

Thirty years ago I met a poet who changed my life.  That poet, Georgia Heard, is still changing lives.  Currently writing a book about heart maps, a technique developed to help young poets find poetry in their lives, Georgia asked if I’d be willing to try out heart maps with the Seed third and fourth graders.  . . . Read More


Considering Sustainability

On Monday we met for preliminary planning of the Seed’s summer art camp.  I realized at that moment how much I love the creative process of curriculum design.  It’s always fascinating how it all comes together, particularly when everyone’s ideas are considered and heard.  For the past few weeks I had been thinking about sustainability . . . Read More


A New Threshold

I’m not surprised it’s rained every day since we came back from break.  It’s been a big week.  On Monday I announced to the staff, and Tuesday to our current families, that at the beginning of August I will step into a new role at the Seed, founding director.  Danielle Dueppen, our wise and well . . . Read More