Karen Hamilton Silvestri

Saint Pauls, North Carolina

English Instructor, Instructional Specialist

Writing / Publishing

Definition of poetry: "Most happenings are beyond expression; they exist where a word has never intruded." Rainer Maria Rilke I am a native Floridian - not many of us left - 7th generation. I have three wonderful sons, two beautiful daughter in laws,a granddaughter and two grandsons . I am married to the sweetest man who keeps me laughing and still loves me even though I'm "high maintenance". I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature, and I am working on an MA in Liberal Studies at UNCG. I teach Developmental Reading and English Composition at Robeson Community College.