A teacher for 35 years in underserved and at risk neighborhoods, Claritha D. Ingram enjoyed teaching, mentoring and inspiring students using a positive approach to classroom management - verses and expressions to make students think and to motivate them to use their time wisely and take charge of their destiny. When she couldn't find the kinds of poems she wanted, she wrote them. She was rewarded with a learning-conducive classroom, positive changes in the students themselves and encouraging feedback from parents, co-workers and administrators. You too can use her original work and other...