A pomegranate. A forge. Creativity. Resilience. Joy.

The Pomegranate and the Forge is a mythologically- and spiritually-centered haven for highly sensitive people (HSP) and their families.

I’m especially interested in reaching out to and helping HSP parents with HSP students who are gifted, neurodivergent in some way, or generally in need of educational resources tailored to their growth and interests.

I am an author and educator with 25+ years of experience in the K-12 educational realm. I have published novels, curriculum, essays, and blogs about the Latin language, Greek Mythology, Dungeons & Dragons (an underrated tool for teachers and parents!), and education in general.

I’m also a parent with children who taught me a huge amount about being a dad.

Through it all, it’s been my privilege, honor, and joy to witness and guide the development of young people.

What is an HSP?

HSPs are ecstatically variable in their personalities, but at base they are people who often

• Intuit other peoples’ feelings before others may even be aware of them

• Have children who are categorized as “gifted” or intellectually curious

• Type out as an INFJ or INFP on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

• Are highly creative, in writing, art, music, or a combination of the three

• Have aspects of neurodivergence in their personality

• Are drained by too much contact with the frantic energy of public life

I find often that it is these types of students who take Latin (and ancient Greek) for their world language choice, because these languages are less about the practical aspects of communication than about the fascinating depth of human experience.

HSPs love to go deep. They are voracious readers, time travelers, detectives, creators, and riddle solvers. I love to teach this type of student, and I love to help their parents understand the stages of life they are going through.

A couple of notes…

The Pomegranate and the Forge newsletter is free to subscribers. My aim is not to create a walled garden where only the privileged few drink from the font of my wisdom. I expect that, if you do choose to pay, it’s in gratitude for what you’re learning, how you’re growing, or maybe even just because you like my stuff.

I do offer paid services to HSP families. DM me if you’re interested in tutoring, writing coaching, or microschooling.

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