WE ARE PAGE 15.

Inspired by her grandmother’s philosophy on reading and driven by a passion for sharing her love of literature and storytelling with young people, Julia founded Page 15 in 2008. Julia holds a Bachelor’s degree in business from Tulane University, and has a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Practice from the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College. Recognized as a Bank of America Local Hero and Oprah Magazine’s 100 Women, 100 Shoes project, Julia continues to champion creativity and literacy. When not at Page 15, Julia is working to perfect the “work-life balance” by spending quality time with her family, friends, plants, and books.

Paul Driscoll is an educator, creative coach, and Programs Director at Page 15. For more than 25 years, he’s helped young people discover their voices and embrace their creative potential. Before joining Page 15, Paul spent 15 years at Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, where he developed innovative, student-centered writing programs and co-founded the nationally recognized Student Writing Center. A passionate advocate for students, he’s been nominated for Disney’s Excellence in Teaching Award and holds a Gifted Education endorsement. Paul earned his Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations from High Point University in North Carolina. When he’s not at Page 15, you’ll usually find him at home in New Smyrna Beach with his wife, son, their dogs, and his trees.

Nancy Robbinson holds a BA in Public Relations and Speech Communications from Auburn University and certifications in Nonprofit Management and Fundraising & Development from the Edyth Bush Institute at Rollins College. Her career has spanned preschool teaching, home organizing, and nonprofit leadership, but her most rewarding role was serving 10 years on the Orange County School Board, representing the students, teachers, and families of District 6 from 2008 to 2018. Nancy and her husband Bill enjoy traveling, live music (mostly classic rock) and spending time with family.

Alexandra Smith is a poet from South Florida who believes in the restorative and mystical properties of the swamp. She is pursuing her Creative Writing MFA at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Alexandra’s work roams the intersection of Black and queer identities, often exploring and transgressing poetic form. She holds a BA in English Literature with a minor in Nonprofit Management, a certificate in Volunteer Management from the Edyth Bush Institute at Rollins College, and has eight years of nonprofit experience. When not at Page 15, you’ll find her playing Stardew Valley, visiting family down south, or at the beach.

Sophia Saco is a poet from Hialeah, FL. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida where she was a Provost Fellow. Winner of the 2025 AWP Intro Journals Project, Sophia’s work has been published in The Writer’s Chronicle, Tampa Review, Swim Press, The Acentos Review, and elsewhere. She is an Assistant Poetry Editor at The Florida Review. She is a community arts advocate in South Florida as seen in her work with Page 15 in Orlando and professor positions at Florida colleges. She is picking up new hobbies and finding new hours in the day.

Jordan Bell is a senior at Workforce Advantage Academy and began her writing journey as a student at Page 15’s after-school Young Writers Society. She is now inspiring a new generation of young writers as an influential near-peer writing coach. Jordan is a published poet and multi-media artist who loves Earth and the animals that inhabit it.