About Cheryl Crockett

Cheryl Crockett is a Christian artist and native Washingtonian. Soon after she learned to write, she began writing poetry. In elementary school, she wrote poems to read during "show-and-tell". Her best friend and classmate gave her a yellow "smiley-face" notebook; this became her first poetry journal.

While at Rabaut* Jr. High School, her 8th grade English teacher, Mrs. Gwendolyn Morgan, noticed her poetry gift and encouraged her to develop it. She helped Cheryl submit two original works to a citywide contest (Washington, DC); her entries won the top prize.

Cheryl won 3rd place when she competed in her first spoken-word poetry slam in the late 90’s. She went on to win or place in many similar competitions. One victory led to her own poetry event between 2000 & 2010. In 2002, she attended a party at the home of best-selling author, Zane, of whom, she had never heard, before that day. While sharing poetry with her cousin, the guest of honor, the famous writer also listened and arranged a commission for Cheryl to write a poem for her wedding.  

In 2006, her haiku, consisting of 9 words, was chosen as one of 6 annual winners in the Moving Words competition.  In addition to a cash prize, the award included the publication of her poem for display on Metrobuses travelling routes throughout Washington, Maryland, and Virginia.  

Although Cheryl has many accomplishments associated with a variety of talents, poetry is the most often celebrated and well-received. She has taught poetry, as a guest poet, in K-8 classrooms throughout the Metropolitan Washington DC area. She believes that when children learn to make words their toys and write creatively, they immunize themselves against illiteracy for life.

Cheryl is a caregiver to her elderly father. She writes commissioned poetry. She is also a songwriter and a musician. She builds websites, consults with businesses on social media strategy, and writes (customer-rated) expert-level, on-line content.

*pronounced “Ruh-bo”