Gabriel Horn, an award-winning author whose publications span four decades, came to St. Petersburg College as an adjunct professor in 1988. He became full time in 1992.
From reservation schools to large universities, he has unwaveringly advocated the academic respect due the history, literature and philosophy of Native America. He is an activist for the spiritual rights of traditional Native people and an outspoken defender of the natural world. He remains a teacher and an eclectic writer.
He co-founded and co-directed the first Native American Writers Camp for children on the Cherokee reservation and has instructed young journalists at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies. One of his books was honored at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and another has been displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
He retired in 2012 and lives in St. Petersburg.
Gabe, so glad I was fortunate enough to meet you during my first years at SP/G campus. You are a treasure and SPC was lucky to have you for part of your career.
Thanks so much for your guidance and mentorship, Gabe. Like your writing, your work at SPC is a mandala that expands in all directions.
Thank you for your poetry – that poetry that is written and that which is lived.
You have been an inspiration to many, many students and faculty over the years. Thanks for your dedication, integrity and creativity!
Thank you with all my heart, Darlene, for what you said. It’s hard for me to see it, but thank you.
Thank you, Greg. One of the nicest times I remember was sharing a faculty in-service presentation time with you. Listening to your poetry blew me away!
David, I never saw you and was not reminded of what a teacher
is made of. I was so proud to be your colleague.
Most amazing, thoughtful and thought provoking man, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.
Gabe, your gift of using beautiful words is a gift to all who read or hear them. Congratulations for this meaningful honor.
Dear Gabe,
It was unfortunate that I hadn’t more time to get to know you better; however, in that short time, I viewed you as a true scholar, and more importantly, a gentle, caring professional whose humility sheltered great strength. I wish you much success in the many great chores you are destined to perform. You are a model for us all.
Respectfully,
Larry Spicer
Gracious, kind, intelligent and charismatic: Gabriel Horn, you deserve this honor and much more. It has been many years since I spent time with you, but the memories of our conversations and interactions are as fresh in my mind now as when we made them in 1992, while working on a function for FAME (Florida Association of Media in Education) annual convention. You impressed me and so many adults and young people with your words & books at the convention that year – especially fellow author/teacher Kevin McCarthy from UF. I will always treasure that time & knowing you, Gabe, aka White Deer of Autumn. Kudos!
I so enjoyed being your student. I can never forget you and your kindness love and wisdom. Eventually I wrote an ebook and have pursued my love for painting also. In all things we lift our hearts up to God. sending love