Mike Finn:
Mike Finn has been working with children and their families in many educational and community based settings for more than 35 years. He has been a New York State Council of the Arts Poet in the Schools, a TST BOCES Enrichment Instructor (in Creative Writing, Science and Art), and a Waldorf Teacher for fifteen years. As a Lead Construction Consultant and Organizer for Leathers and Associates community-built playgrounds, he has worked with communities nationally and internationally, leading hundreds of thousands of volunteers, young and old, through the playground construction process. As Ringmaster for the Backyard Circus (Midway Caravan), Mike has brought participatory theater to thousands of children throughout the U.S. for the last 20 years. Mike is an Artist and Poet and shares his love of art, literature, music, drama, nature and humor with his students.If you have any questions or want to set up a time to meet Mike in person, contact Mike or Helene. Email: finnstitute@gmail.com
The Finnstitute 
Hello Mike!
Great picture you have here!
Have a good day.
Great to see you out there sharing your gifts Mike! A friend from long ago.
Great photo! You’re the best teacher I ever had!
Regards,
David Esclusa:)
HI MIKE: I HAVE A POETRY BOOK I’VE ALWAYS ENJOYED FROM THE PAST THAT YOU MAY HAVE SIGNED FOR ME TITLED “LISTEN FRIEND” – ARE YOU THAT MIKE FINN?
I just found my mother’s copy of “Listen Friend”! What a small world! I love reading about the wonderful, creative work you have been doing all your life, Mike.