Part of the Teaching Artists Present collection.
An “ode” is a poem that celebrates something or someone. To write an ode is to experience something as if for the very first time with fresh eyes. Join Meredith Heller as she walks you through the process of looking at the familiar, but from the perspective of a poet.
Meredith Heller (she/her) is a poet, singer-songwriter, and educator living in Northern California. A Poet in the Schools, she leads workshops for all grades in public and private schools, at Juvenile Hall, and nationally online for kids and women. She is the author of three poetry collections (Songlines, River Spells, and Yuba Witch) and a book (Write a Poem, Save Your Life). Her passion is empowering people to believe in themselves, trust their creativity, stretch their imagination, tap their wisdom, and speak their truth. For info about her workshops and books visit: .
