Rochelle Burks is a middle school Language Arts teacher in Memphis, Tn. She received a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master of Art in Teaching degree in Secondary Instruction, Curriculum, & Leadership from the University of Memphis. Ms. Burks developed a love for poetry at a very early age and was encouraged by the love of her life to place her body of work in a book. She has two children, 1 grandchild, and currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee.