Jen Vincent, Head Story Explorer
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Dear Writer,
After growing up in a very white space, working in a variety of roles in education, and navigating the querying trenches as a writer, I was overwhelmed, stressed out, and tired. The education system isn't designed to see and celebrate our unique, complex selves as writers and/or as teachers of writers. I know you get it. From feelings of not fitting in and not being enough to embracing my Latinx heritage, writing from a place of vulnerability and authenticity healed my heart. It also allowed me to see how literacy and social justice go hand in hand. The power of story helped me love myself and love being a teacher of writers. Exploring my story empowered me to see the changes that need to happen in writing education and the importance of centering writing instruction. Writing transformed me and I believe that teaching writing from a place of empowerment and encouragement will have a monumental impact on decolonizing education. My goal with Story Exploratory is to create a community that gives you everything you need to take your writing instruction to the next level from a place of love. You are exactly where you need to be at exactly the right time. I'm so glad you are here! 
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Writing is a tool of empowerment. Writing allows us to examine ourselves and our world, explore our creative potential, share our stories, and make an impact with our ideas. I know because writing helped me love myself - all the parts of me and how they intersect. I am committed to providing a brave space for people to explore their creativity and to centering, celebrating, and elevating our collective voices because every person should know their voice matters here, now, and wherever their lives may take them. I believe identity work through guided exploration is the key to decolonizing our brains and combating racism. I believe in creating an inclusive environment where we celebrate our complexities and our uniqueness and share stories as a way to build empathy and impact change.
In exploring your story, I'll help you be a confident writing teacher, bring joy to writing, and support student writers.
More about me: I'm Jen Vincent and I'm a Latinx writer, blogger, and educator. I write picture books, young adult novels, and personal essays. All of my writing is #ownvoices because even though I was born here in the US, my mom’s side of the family is from Guatemala. Growing up, I didn’t see myself in books (I still struggle to even today!) and my goal is for Latinx youth like me to see themselves in books and to also see themselves in the author who writes those books but at the same time for all readers to see this as well. I have spent 19 years in public school systems big and small, in special education, dual language, and mainstream education, as a teacher, mentor, curriculum coordinator, tech integration specialist, and coach. In working with students, caregivers, teachers, librarians, and administrators, I know everyone deserves to be seen and it's my mission to ensure Story Exploratory is a space that not only sees people but celebrates them. Radical self love is our path to change. Learn more about me and my writing at jenvincentwrites.com.
In exploring your story, I'll help you be a confident writing teacher, bring joy to writing, and support student writers.
More about me: I'm Jen Vincent and I'm a Latinx writer, blogger, and educator. I write picture books, young adult novels, and personal essays. All of my writing is #ownvoices because even though I was born here in the US, my mom’s side of the family is from Guatemala. Growing up, I didn’t see myself in books (I still struggle to even today!) and my goal is for Latinx youth like me to see themselves in books and to also see themselves in the author who writes those books but at the same time for all readers to see this as well. I have spent 19 years in public school systems big and small, in special education, dual language, and mainstream education, as a teacher, mentor, curriculum coordinator, tech integration specialist, and coach. In working with students, caregivers, teachers, librarians, and administrators, I know everyone deserves to be seen and it's my mission to ensure Story Exploratory is a space that not only sees people but celebrates them. Radical self love is our path to change. Learn more about me and my writing at jenvincentwrites.com.
