Jo Brielyn is a work-at-home mother and freelance writer who believes life is full of humor, inspiration and valuable lessons. Jo is an experienced youth worker who has spent over ten years teaching, leading and training children of all ages. She is also a former military member, where she worked as a training specialist and instructor for the Air Force.
She writes both fiction and nonfiction pieces for various online and print publications. Jo is the proud author of the short story, "Healing Scars," and the poem, "When the Rain Comes," both of which will be published in Elements of the Soul, A Short Story Anthology in Summer 2009. Jo has another short story, "Jeremy's Haven," due to be published in an anthology later in the year. She is also currently working on a humorous children's novel for middle-graders.
Jo is the creator, editor and administrator of Creative Kids Ideas, a resource website that provides parents, teachers and family members with tips and fun ideas for building creativity and learning in kids.
A quote from Jo:
"I take a creative, and somewhat playful, approach to parenting and teaching children. I believe while there's a time and place for seriousness, there's also a great need for humor and flexibility when dealing with kids. My experience instructing both adults and children has taught me that people learn and retain lessons more effectively from doing, not merely from watching and listening. My goal is to get children involved and excited about learning and experiencing life."
Contact Jo Brielyn at jo@jobrielyn.com.
Bachelors of Science in Workforce Education, Training and Development - Southern Illinois University
Associates of Applied Science in Logistics - Community College of the Air Force
Diploma in Writing for Children and Teenagers - Institute of Children's Literature
Jo has acquired over ten years of schooling and experience in education, training, and human relations.
During her service as an Air Force training specialist and instructor, Jo gained experience in teaching courses, as well as creating and implementing training and lesson plans.
As a youth worker, Jo has filled the roles of trainer, mentor, camp counselor, tutor, volunteer teen youth worker, instructor, Girl Scout leader, Vacation Bible School director and Sunday School teacher for various age groups, ranging from infancy to young adult.