Greetings!
Thanks for stopping by. I've been much better about updating my site the past few months. I was hard at work this past summer creating new photos and videos thanks to the help of the young talent I employ. My latest interest is in Greek history and mythology. Read all about it on the new page titled, what else, "Greek Mythology"!
Enjoy your visit!
About Me
A little about me. First off, I am a teacher by trade, newly retired I've been in the profession for 30 years now. Most of my experience has been at 2nd grade but I also did a 3 year stint in 4th grade many years ago. My experiences have provided me with lots of inspiration and ideas. In addition I had a 'ready made' audience on whom I could test out my newest poems!
I wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember but could never seem to find the right niche. Then as I was driving to work one day I was thinking about the poetry unit I was about to begin with the class. Since we were going to be writing poems I figured I should have one of my own to present to the kids, so while I was driving I was creating a poem in my head. I wrote it down when I got to school and read it. They enjoyed it! It was called 'Bigfoot!'
BIGFOOT!
Have you ever heard of Bigfoot
Who roams the forests green?
Who darts between shadows and trees
Seldom to be seen?
Have you heard of this amazing creature
Of whom mountain people tell?
Who’s hairy and over 8 feet tall
And has a horrid smell?
I tell you if I saw this beast
The experience would not be fun.
I’d scream and cry and yell, “MOMMY!”
And the other way I’d run!
William Schoff
I wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember but could never seem to find the right niche. Then as I was driving to work one day I was thinking about the poetry unit I was about to begin with the class. Since we were going to be writing poems I figured I should have one of my own to present to the kids, so while I was driving I was creating a poem in my head. I wrote it down when I got to school and read it. They enjoyed it! It was called 'Bigfoot!'
BIGFOOT!
Have you ever heard of Bigfoot
Who roams the forests green?
Who darts between shadows and trees
Seldom to be seen?
Have you heard of this amazing creature
Of whom mountain people tell?
Who’s hairy and over 8 feet tall
And has a horrid smell?
I tell you if I saw this beast
The experience would not be fun.
I’d scream and cry and yell, “MOMMY!”
And the other way I’d run!
William Schoff
Bigfoot went through several revisions until it became what you see above. I realized how much I enjoyed the writing of the poem and decided to try my hand at some more. After a few months of writing and sharing with colleagues and students I was encouraged to try publishing them. After some thinking I decided to self-publish and create my own illustrations. (I love photography as well and found this the perfect venue to combine the two interests.) To date I have 4 books published, each of which includes my own illustrations.
In addition to the books, I've also had kids recite and act out my poems. (If you go to my video page you can see some. Or if you go to my links page, click on the youtube link. You can see some of the results there.)
In the winter of 2013, I produced a stage show based on my works. A local director and dance/voice instructor took several of the poems and together we created a song and dance musical show. It was called, "Rhythm and Rhyme: It's Poetry Time!" I am currently working on a pirate themed show. Arrr!
So a lot of exciting things are happening! I've also done an author visit to a couple of schools and hope to do more. Writing has been a passion and has brought to places in my life I never thought I'd reach. I'm looking forward to a continuous and exciting road ahead!
In addition to the books, I've also had kids recite and act out my poems. (If you go to my video page you can see some. Or if you go to my links page, click on the youtube link. You can see some of the results there.)
In the winter of 2013, I produced a stage show based on my works. A local director and dance/voice instructor took several of the poems and together we created a song and dance musical show. It was called, "Rhythm and Rhyme: It's Poetry Time!" I am currently working on a pirate themed show. Arrr!
So a lot of exciting things are happening! I've also done an author visit to a couple of schools and hope to do more. Writing has been a passion and has brought to places in my life I never thought I'd reach. I'm looking forward to a continuous and exciting road ahead!