About Verse Academy
Verse Academy is a premier creative writing institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of poets and wordsmiths. Founded by a community of published authors and educators, we believe that the power of verse is transformative — for the writer and for the world.
Our Core Values
Craft First
We believe in the deep mastery of the art form before anything else.
Community
Learning flourishes in community. We build strong bonds between students and mentors.
Growth Mindset
Every student can evolve. We celebrate progress at every stage of the journey.
Meet Our Instructors
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Lead Instructor — Foundations
Published author of 7 poetry collections. Former poetry fellow at Oxford.
Prof. James Hartley
Advanced Poetics
Award-winning poet and professor with 20 years of teaching experience.
Aisha Okonkwo
Spoken Word
Three-time national slam champion. Vocal coach and performance artist.