May 20, 2013
Delivering the Commencement Speech for the Grinnell College Graduating Class of 2013 and receiving an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in Grinnell, IA!
Sarah was so excited and nervous about her address for Grinnell College’s Commencement. After a night of thunder and lightning storms, she expected the morning’s ceremony would be held indoors, but Iowa surprised everyone with a beautiful day. It was a wonderful experience to be a part of. So much gratitude to the graduates for choosing Sarah as their Speaker and only the best of luck in the future!

May 16, 2013
On “Talk of Iowa” on Iowa Public Radio!
Sarah was interviewed on Iowa Public Radio by Charity Nebbe for her show, “Talk of Iowa.” Charity and Sarah spoke about Sarah’s background with poetry as well as her upcoming commencement address at Grinnell College! You can listen to the full interview here!

May 8, 2013
Performing and teaching at the Harvey School in Katonah, NY!
The Harvey School is full of fabulous folks. That is what Phil and Sarah learned today after spending time with students from the high school (and a few stowaways from the middle school!) in a workshop. Then Phil and Sarah got to spend time with the English Department Faculty, who were incredibly kind and welcoming. Lastly, Phil and Sarah performed a show for the Harvey Community. A day full of truly extra-lovely people. Much thanks to Alex Lindquist for all of her dedication and commitment to making this visit possible!

May 7, 2013
Performing at Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA!
Visiting Perkiomen School feels like visiting a college campus. The beautiful red brick buildings were buzzing with students zipping in between them. The performance by Phil and Sarah was well received, and the rain storm that arrived just as they finished was well received too. Thanks to everyone!

May 6, 2013
Performing and teaching at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem, PA!
Both the lower school and the upper school of Moravian Academy have beautiful campuses. And even though Project VOICE had to make such quick visits, Phil and Sarah still definitely felt the love from Moravian students. Much thanks to the folks who facilitated Project VOICE’s crazy schedule and much thanks to the students who made it a treat to visit.

May 3, 2013
Delivering the opening keynote address at the New Brunswick Teachers Association Annual Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick!
Sarah was honored to be addressing teachers and educators from all over the New Brunswick area in her speech this morning at New Brunswick High School. She was shown nothing but kindness and encouragement by everyone she spoke with afterwards. Thank you to the organizers of the event and to all the teachers working hard on being the best educators they can be.

April 25, 2013
Performing and teaching at the Adult School of Montclair in Montclair, NJ!
What a jam-packed afternoon. First Project VOICE led a workshop for a mixture of high school students from all over the area. Then it was time for a workshop with adults. Both workshops were full of curious students at different levels of experience, but everybody participated full-heartedly which was a joy. Then came the performance! Project VOICE put on a great show thanks to the generosity and care of the ASM! Thank you everyone!

April 24, 2013
Performing and teaching at Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ!
Phil and Sarah visited Newark Academy this morning to perform and teach a workshop. The campus is gorgeous, and the students are inquisitive, funny, and sharp. Thank you to everyone who participated, and thank you to the organizers! Later, Phil and Sarah raced back to the city to return to Fieldston in order to lead a lively professional development workshop with the middle school faculty!

April 23, 2013
Performing and teaching at Ethical Culture Fieldston School’s 5th Annual Hilltop Diversity Conference in New York, NY!
Phil and Sarah spent the day working with students who were participating in Fieldston’s Diversity Conference. It was a lovely day full of smart, critical thinking young folks. Later in the evening, the duo performed for the greater Fieldston Community: Parents, faculty, and visiting friends joined for an intimate performance in Fieldston’s fantastic theater. Much thanks to Kevin Jacobson for including Project VOICE in such a successful event.

April 19, 2013
Speaking at Carleton College’s Convocation, Teaching a workshop with their Slam Poets, and Performing at their Student Poetry Show in Northfield, MN!
What a wonderful day. Sarah started the morning with a keynote address at Carleton’s Convocation (pictured above, photo by Peter Varnum). It was held in a beautiful church, and full of students. Later, Sarah got to sit in on the Carleton Slam Poetry Collective’s weekly meeting. It was an absolute joy to get to write, share, and listen to what these talented poets are creating. Later still, Sarah performed in a more informal show and was shocked to discover it a packed house. Not as shocked as she was about the weather, though: A blizzard on April 19? Come on, Minnesota! Thanks to everyone for making today such a fantastic experience despite the weather.