Fanta Ballo
Poet | Author | Educator | MFA Candidate
- Role
- Guest Teacher at Kokua Education
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Fanta Ballo
Fanta Ballo is a poet, artist, and activist from Harlem, New York. At the early age of 19, she completed her Bachelor’s in Economics from University of Albany after receiving her associates degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock where she was the commencement speaker. Her passion for poetry led her to perform at events ranging from protests and rallies to school auditoriums, for organizations like Everytown for Gun Safety, Words on White, New Aged Black Panthers, 826NYC, UAlbany Student Association and A BroaderWay, and at venues like NYC’S Playstation Theatre and DC’s Kennedy Center. She has since collaborated with artists like Idina Menzel, Jeanine Tesori, Shihan Van Clief, Ayodele Casel and champions other young artists with her work. She performed at the Global Citizens Festival opening for Shawn Mendez, at a Juneteenth event hosted by the NYC Mayor and his wife, at a youth mental health conference for UNICEF, at the Earthshot Prize Summit for Bloomberg Philanthropies and other high profile events. awarded the first ever Wonder Grant from the Shawn Foundation and she’s using that grant to fund her debut poetry collection “For All The Things I Never Got To Say”. which is on sale now at FantaBallo.com.
Experience
Guest Teacher
Aug 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Dedicated and resourceful educator skilled at implementing curriculum and fostering a positive, stimulating classroom atmosphere.Experienced in quickly adapting to new classroom settings, grade levels, or subjects, ensuring continuity for students.Proven ability to manage diverse classrooms and individualize instruction to meet various learning styles.
Education
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts
2017 — 2019
University at Albany
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics
2019 — 2021
Wilkes University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Creative Writing
2025 — 2027
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