About
About Derron Sandy
Derron Sandy is one of the Caribbean’s leading performance poets and creative educators. With nearly two decades of experience, he captivates audiences of all ages and provides creative solutions for entertainment, education, marketing, and corporate events. Sandy is a published author, multi-level educator, creative director, and award-winning performer.
Sandy is the founder of the arts-based performance NGO, The Quays Foundation. He gives back to his community by creating a space for young people to thrive in the performing arts. He also served as the Artistic Director of the spoken word organization, The 2 Cents Movement, from 2017 to 2023.
He holds a Master of Arts in Literatures in English and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of the West Indies. He is a university tutor and has delivered guest lectures. He is also the founder of Cool Creatives, an online educational hub for young writers.
Sandy published his first poetry collection, The Chaos, in 2023 and a children’s book on immigration as part of a special project by the Pan American Development Foundation in 2020.
My Projects &
Collaborations
The 2 Cents Movement
The Chaos – Poetry Chapbook & Stage Production
Spoken Word in Education
Community & Cultural Collaborations
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My Philosophy
My art is not just expression, it is service.
I believe words can mend what the world has broken.
Faith, community, and truth shape every line I write.
Poetry, to me, is responsibility wrapped in rhythm.
These are the convictions that breathe life into my work.
Art is Not Performance, It’s Service
Words Can Build Nations
Youth Deserve Platforms, Not Just Permission
Creativity and Faith Walk Together
Poetry is not about applause; it’s about healing, provoking thought, and serving communities through truth and compassion.
I believe spoken word is more than entertainment. It teaches us who we are, reminds us what we stand for, and dares us to become something greater.
Young people don’t need to be given a voice, they already have one. My mission is to give them the stage, the language, and the courage to use it.
I create from a place of purpose and spirituality trusting that art, when anchored in honesty and hope, has the power to transform lives.