Matthew P. Gallant has been hosting poetry open mics since 2006. A former NorthBeast Slam champion, he competed in the National Poetry Slam from 2009-2011 and now stays home full-time with his son. A former English teacher, he’s also acted in community theater and published poetry collections through Sargent Press. These days, he is loving every minute with his son and spending any free time practicing woodworking, just in case anyone ever needs a table.