Stan Kusunoki
Stan Kusunoki is a third-generation Japanese-American,writer, teacher and quasi musician. He has taught creative writing to children through residencies and mentorships with Asian - American Renaissance, The Loft, S.A.S.E. the Write Place, and the S.T.E.E.L. summer camp sponsored by Shakopee Public Schools. He is the recipient of a Loft "Asian Inroads" mentorship, and Asian American Renaissance's "Writers' Block". He served as a mentor for Intermedia Arts "Exchanges" program. Stan is currently the High Potential Coordinator at Red Oak elementary School in Shakopee. He has two collections of poetry 180 Days, Reflections and Observations of a Teacher, and a brand new book, just released, Items in the News. Stan Lives with his wife, Claudia Hampston Daly, in St. Paul
