Blessed to learn & graced to educate, in the poetic arts.
As a performance poet based in the Philly area, Jaz aka. Pamela Banks, teaches and tutors remotely to people of various ages and backgrounds, from 17 years old to elders, from designers to professors to doctors.
Through empathy and the joy of service,
Jaz nurtures & cultivates creativity in…
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the curious
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the unintroduced
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the beginner
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the advanced
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the expert
〰️ the curious 〰️ the unintroduced 〰️ the beginner 〰️ the advanced 〰️ the expert
She also performs at events.
As a poet…
Her artistry encourages and celebrates healing of the spirit through her creative words of Agape love, ministry, protest, and witness.
As a teacher…
She honors that voice is paramount and that every voice has a story.
As a student…
She’s not just teaching people of all ages and skill levels but learning from them as well.
She loves working with students who are trying to find their voice.
You might be her student if you’ve wondered about your potential as a poet.
You might be her student if you’ve walked away from poetry and want to find new inspiration.
You might already be her student if you’re on this page looking for more info, which you can find below.
Current students:
Go to the calendar [link + icon] to see your class info or go to the vocabulary page [link only] for terms like…
Agape (uh•GAH•pay):
a Greek term for the highest form of love, representing unconditional, sacrificial, and volitional affection rather than mere emotion. It signifies divine, self-emptying love (God's love for humanity) and is characterized by action, service, and prioritizing others' well-being.
See more on the vocabulary page [vocabulary link & icon- big]
“She won’t change your voice. She helps you inhabit it more fully.”
“I am a poet, and a National Board Certified Teacher, and I learned volumes from her.”
“I would have paid twice for this class as it definitely exceeded my expectations.”
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