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Gregory "Just Greg" Corbin

Gregory "Just Greg" Corbin

Mon, Jun 07, 2010

PYPM Founder & Executive Director - Greg “Just Greg” Corbin is an international poet, writer, motivational speaker, hip hop artist, activist, workshop facilitator, community developer, and founder of the Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement, which was established in 2006. Read More

Perry "Vision" DiVirgilio

Perry "Vision" DiVirgilio

Sun, Jun 06, 2010

PYPM Mentor / Director of Life Skills - Perry “Vision” DiVirgilio, the 6′7” North Philadelphia native, is far from quiet, best known for his melodic delivery, and witty word play. Vision is a chameleon. Off stage, the urban griot is approachable, and light natured. In the community, he focuses on the next generation volunteering time with the youth. Read More

Denice Frohman

Denice Frohman

Sun, Jun 06, 2010

PYPM Mentor / Director of Programs - Denice Frohman (aka "Ms. Misconception") is an international poet, lyricist and educator, whose works explores multi-culturalism and the “in-betweeness” that exists in us all. She can currently be seen on TV, radio and print as part of Philadelphia’s city-wide “UnLitter Us” Campaign, which uses spoken word to raise awareness about the impact of litter in our neighborhoods. Read More

Matthew Kay

Matthew Kay

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

PYPM Mentor / Slam League Coordinator - Matthew Kay is an English teacher at the Science Leadership Academy. He's been writing and performing poetry for many years, and is passionate about changing kids lives.

Cait Miner

Cait Miner

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

PYPM Mentor / Director of Educational Affairs - Cait Miner is an educator, mentor, and poet. She graduated from Temple University in January 2009 with a degree in English and Education. She has been teaching English and Creative Writing at Germantown High School for the past two years. Read More