Creative Mavericks: Beacons of Authentic Learning

About the Book

For over thirty years, Sue Haynes has taught highly creative children who often resist standardized learning and are frequently mislabeled as having ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Through recognizing their strong need for creative initiative in their learning, Sue has relished supporting their unique self-expression, sourced from their inner knowing. She believes that in an era of growing cultural dissatisfaction with a focus on materialism, these maverick learners are beacons reminding us of our creative authentic essence. Inspired by her experiences, Sue has become an advocate for fostering self-agency and creative expression in all students.

About the Author

Sue Haynes has taught students in a variety of educational settings including preschool, elementary school, high school, college and adult education. With Masters degrees in Special Education and Literacy, she has focused on empowering at-risk, highly creative learners who don’t fit the mold of standardized education. Inspired by her experiences with these maverick learners, she has become a spokesperson for encouraging creative expression in all learners. Sue lives in Bar Harbor, Maine and is currently a private tutor and facilitator of study groups on “Exploring Authentic Teaching and Learning.”