Mon, Jun 07, 2010
PYPM Founder & Executive Director - Greg “Just Greg” Corbin is an international poet, writer, motivational speaker, hip hop artist, activist, workshop facilitator, community developer, and founder of the Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement, which was established in 2006. Read More
Sun, Jun 06, 2010
PYPM Mentor / Director of Life Skills - Perry “Vision” DiVirgilio, the 6′7” North Philadelphia native, is far from quiet, best known for his melodic delivery, and witty word play. Vision is a chameleon. Off stage, the urban griot is approachable, and light natured. In the community, he focuses on the next generation volunteering time with the youth. Read More
Sun, Jun 06, 2010
PYPM Mentor / Director of Programs - Denice Frohman (aka "Ms. Misconception") is an international poet, lyricist and educator, whose works explores multi-culturalism and the “in-betweeness” that exists in us all. She can currently be seen on TV, radio and print as part of Philadelphia’s city-wide “UnLitter Us” Campaign, which uses spoken word to raise awareness about the impact of litter in our neighborhoods. Read More
Sat, Jun 05, 2010
PYPM Intern - Paul "S.Frosty" Jackson is a young and energetic community oriented networking specialist & cause marketer, artist manager/coordinator, special project & event producer, writer-poet, and die-hard community activism and youth empowerment advocate. Read More
Fri, Jun 04, 2010
PYPM Mentor / Slam League Coordinator - Matthew Kay is an English teacher at the Science Leadership Academy. He's been writing and performing poetry for many years, and is passionate about changing kids lives.
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
PYPM Mentor / Director of Educational Affairs - Cait Miner is an educator, mentor, and poet. She graduated from Temple University in January 2009 with a degree in English and Education. She has been teaching English and Creative Writing at Germantown High School for the past two years. Read More
Wed, Jun 02, 2010
PYPM Mentor - Currently the 5th ranked female poet in the world, Alyesha "MS. WISE" Wise is a Spoken Word Artist, Community & Youth Activist from the City of Camden, New Jersey. Born, Alyesha Wise, this 2008 & 2009 Philadelphia Slam Champion has been gracing stages from Boston to Detroit, and beyond in hopes of impacting the world through the Power of Words. Read More
Tue, Jun 01, 2010
PYPM Mentor - Father, Educator, Poet, Musician and Human Beat Box Machine, Will Wright has graced stages and classrooms for the past 10years, by combining poetry and music, enlightening crowds both young and old. Read More