A spoken word artist, public speaker, and certified teacher, Holly Painter has spoken to over fifty thousand youth at school and community events in Ontario, and performed on stages across the country. Holly is a former Artist in Residence with the Thames Valley District School Board and London Arts Council, a three-time Grand Slam Champion and Director of the London Poetry Slam, the National Director of Spoken Word Canada, and testament to the fact that your biggest fear can become your greatest passion. Website: hollypainterpoetry.com Facebook: hollypainterpoetry Twitter: @HollyPoetry