is a man of many talents- he’s a teacher, poet, dancer, actor and the kind of
man that brings wisdom and compassion wherever he goes.
After studying for the ministry, and
deciding to take another path, Wayne taught at the Community College of Aurora
for 37 years where he was an instrumental part of a department teaching
teachers to be more effective in the classroom.
This group inspired decades of teachers to strive for excellence in
teaching. At the same time he also
performed in local theater and volunteered with a hospice organization.
2005, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Since retirement he writes and
performs poems about his experience to advocate and support others with the
diagnosis. His three books of poems, “magmamystic” “From the Ashes” and “Sacred
Chill” represent only a small part of his poetry. Wayne has facilitated poetry
workshops for Parkinson support groups, as well as within the Sterling
Correctional facility. He also performs
his poetry to much acclaim, often appearing with jazz musicians.
He would like to give his warm
appreciation to The
Institute for Poetic Medicine https://www.poeticmedicine.org/
Where you can find more about Wayne, and read many of his poems which are
posted there, or The Davis Phinney Foundation
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/ which is another site that has been
supportive of Wayne’s work, and where you can find more of his poetry.
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