Testimonials

“Jamey has a gift for working with our students. He was able to assess their needs and refine his material each week to give them an enriching experience that would resonate with them. He worked a total of 6 classes with us and in that time period he was able to earn their trust, inspire them to write, expose them to a variety of new things, teach them to use their voice, and even build strong relationships with several students. Jamey came to class present and energized each week and has an exceptional outlook on the work he does. Students were able to relate to Jamey and open up to him as he shared his own personal stories and experiences. His enthusiasm was refreshing to watch and it has been a pleasure of mine to support him in this process. I can’t thank him enough for bringing something new to our students.”

– Janette Wallen, English Teacher at Black Diamond High School

“Jamey Williams brings a positive vibe, entertaining show, and engaging lesson to every class. He has taught workshops for me for 4 years learning, adapting, and creating curriculum. I can't think of a person that I trust more to inspire my students!”

- Mike Taylor, Founder of SPARC Poetry Program

“Jamey has opened up new worlds of self-expression and discovery for my students. Over the past five years that he's worked at my site, he's developed strong relationships, become a role-model, and helped students find their voice. He relates to students on their level. It's amazing to see his work and the passion he extends to his students as they learn and grow!”

- Seana Condit-Gordon, Principle of Bret Harte Middle School

“This class has been very good to me because of the best teacher. Jamey forced me to face my fears and start speaking of poetry in front of people. I would like to see more of Jamey rap. My favorite thing was hearing you rap to be honest. I don’t have any dislikes about the poetry class. It was fun hearing you rap and teach us things that we could use in the real world that is really cool because it made a difference in my life.”

– Marcello, 7th grade (final reflection on the last day of class)

“Dear Jamey,

Thank you for being an awe-inspiring instructor for Bay Area Creative 1. You inspired me to write and become an amazing person. I never felt bored or tired in your class. You were like family to me. You supported me in my writing and have always kept the class cool and lit. I am grateful to have met an instructor like you! Keep up the amazing work!”

– Jessica, 11th grade (final reflection on the last day of class)