Amber Dekkers is a biracial poet and actress, who happens to be a progressive minded Texan. Her interest in literature and performance led her to New York City and the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. While earning her BFA, Amber explored her love for words and the stage by immersing herself in NY's culturally creative Spoken Word scene. Networking with artists at local coffee houses led Ms. Dekkers to cross paths with Pulitzer Prize finalist and author, Patricia Smith, under who's instruction she expanded her exploration to include writing. 
Amber's enchantment with story telling along with her southern warmth allows a lush vulnerability to shine through in her characters.
Amber has 10+ years of experience in education and began her career as a paraprofessional in Special Education. Today she regularly offers support in Prek-4th grade classrooms as a substitute extraordinaire!  Away from the booth, she enjoys quality time with family,  grooving to live music and sightseeing in Europe, 
With a sweet, soulful ease, she sounds like home.