Paul Bryan Janeczko (July 27, 1945 - February 19, 2019) was an American poet and anthologist.
He taught high school English for 22 years in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Maine.
In 1990, Janeczko decided to leave the classroom in order to focus on poetry and his newborn daughter, Emma.
At the time of his death, Janeczko lived in western Maine with his wife and daughter.
He visited schools in the United States and Europe, providing workshops for teachers and students.