Dr. Linda Michelle Baron is a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently a Professor in the Teacher Education Department at York College in New York City. She has written numerous acclaimed books and poems.
Saturday November 4, 2006
Bryonn Bain
Bryonn Bain is not only a poet but also one of the leading legal minds of his generation, Bain has lectured at over 50 colleges and correctional facilities nationwide and performed overseas. Receiving numerous poet championships, he became the youngest adjunct professor at New York University’s Gallatin School. Bryonn is also an accomplished essayist.
Sunday November 5, 2006
Farah Ahmedi
Farah Ahmedi arrived in America as a refugee from Kabul, Afghanistan and lived in a refugee camp in Pakistan. Her story is one of hope and the determination of a girl who refused to give up in spite of insurmountable odds. Her book won the Good Morning America Contest to create a Best Selling Book. She has recently been featured in TEEN People Magazine in their feature article,“20 Teens Who Will Change the World” April 2006 Issue.
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Dr. Linda Michelle Baron is a former New York City public school teacher, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading and her Doctorate in Cross Categorical Studies from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Baron is currently a Professor in the Teacher Education Department at York College in New York City. She has written numerous acclaimed books and poems.
Bryonn Bain is not only a poet but also one of the leading legal minds of his generation, Bain has lectured at over 50 colleges and correctional facilities nationwide and performed overseas. Receiving numerous poet championships, he became the youngest adjunct professor at New York University’s Gallatin School. Bryonn is also an accomplished essayist.
Farah Ahmedi arrived in America as a refugee from Kabul, Afghanistan and lived in a refugee camp in Pakistan. Her story is one of hope and the determination of a girl who refused to give up in spite of insurmountable odds. Her book won the Good Morning America Contest to create a Best Selling Book. She has recently been featured in TEEN People Magazine in their feature article,“20 Teens Who Will Change the World” April 2006 Issue.