The 2009 Morehead Writing Project Summer Institute Fellows have created digital posters to share the results of their Inquiry Projects.
The 2009 Morehead Writing Project Summer Institute Fellows gathered Saturday, March 6, at Morehead State University.
The event, which focused on “Turning Students Into Super Hero Writers”, was organized by Jodi BlackBurn and Brandi Roby, both of Botts Elementary in Menifee County; Sandy Wilson of Menifee Middle; and Angela Halsey of Campton Elementary in Wolfe County. Summer Institute Co-director Austen Reilley of McBrayer Elementary in Rowan County and Summer Institute Coordinator Kathy Heaberlin of Russell Primary in Russell Independent as well as Site Director Deanna Mascle of Morehead State University also took part in the event.
Teachers participating in the professional development activity included Carla Thompson of McBrayer Elementary and Lydia Adams-Padula of Clearfield Elementary, both in Rowan County; Samantha Thompson of Upper Tygart Elementary in Carter County; Kathy Compton of Charles Straub Elementary in Mason County; Mary Anne Pack and Andrea Riffe, both of Louisa East Elementary in Lawrence County; Jonda Bonzo of Greysbranch Elementary in Greenup County;and Samantha Jo Reams of Lewis County Middle.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .
The 2009 Morehead Writing Project Summer Institute Fellows gathered Saturday, Dec. 12, at Morehead State University.
The event, which focused on “Stocking Up On Good Writing Skills”, was organized by Kathy Compton of Charles Straub Elementary in Mason County; Jenna Smoot of Nicholas Elementary; and Samantha Jo Reams of Lewis County Middle. Summer Institute Co-director Austen Reilley of McBrayer Elementary in Rowan County and Summer Institute Coordinator Kathy Heaberlin of Russell Primary in Russell Independent as well as Site Director Deanna Mascle of Morehead State University also took part in the event.
Teachers participating in the professional development activity included Jodi BlackBurn and Brandi Roby, both of Botts Elementary in Menifee County; Sandy Wilson of Menifee Middle; Angela Halsey of Campton Elementary in Wolfe County; Sarah Collins and April Sammons, both of Fallsburg Elementary in Lawrence County; Jonda Bonzo of Greysbranch Elementary in Greenup County; Carla Thompson of McBrayer Elementary in Rowan County; Samantha Thompson and Peggy Young, both of Upper Tygart Elementary in Carter County; and Lydia Adams-Padula of Clearfield Elementary in Rowan County; and Debbie McKinley.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .
The Morehead Writing Project Leadership Team met Saturday, Dec. 5 in Russell to work on its Continued Funding Application for the National Writing Project and to plan for a smooth leadership transition in 2010.
Leadership Team members participating included Kathy Heaberlin of Russell Primary in Russell; Susan Williams of Russell-McDowell Intermediate in Russell; Brandie Trent of Fleming County High School; Stephanie Williams and Liz Mandrell, both of Montgomery County High School; Rebecca King of Pikeville High School; Austen Reilley of McBrayer Elementary in Rowan County; and Deanna Mascle of Morehead State University.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .
Morehead Writing Project In-Service Co-Director Rebecca King and Continuity Co-Director Stephanie Smith Tiller were among those selected to present at the 2009 National Writing Project Annual Meeting held Nov. 19-21 in Philadelphia.
King, a teacher at Pikeville High School, presented “(Re)Building an Inservice Program. Smith Tiller, a teacher at Montgomery County High School, presented “Developing Collaborative Leadership: How and Why”.
Site Director Deanna Mascle and Summer Institute Coordinator Kathy Heaberlin also attended the conference.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .
Morehead Writing Project teacher-consultants Shane Jordan, George David McKee, and Audra Slocum were among those chosen to present at the first Writing Eastern Kentucky Conference held Saturday, Nov. 14, in Mt. Sterling. The conference was coordinated by TC Susan Williams and Site Director Deanna Mascle.
Russell-McDowell Intermediate teacher Shane Jordan offered “Digital Storytelling”.
Fleming County teacher George David McKee shared “Teaching Grammar Through Writer’s Workshop”.
Betsy Layne High School teacher Audra Slocum presented “Community-Based Research Projects: Learning about Our Past, Our Present, and Looking to the Future”.
Williams teaches at Russell-McDowell Intermediate School and Mascle teaches at Morehead State University.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .
The 2009 Morehead Writing Project Summer Institute Fellows gathered Saturday, Oct. 31 at Morehead State University.
The event, which focused on “Fall Writing Lessons”, was organized by Lydia Adams-Padula of Clearfield Elementary in Rowan County; Carla Thompson of McBrayer Elementary in Rowan County; and Samantha Thompson and Peggy Young, both of Upper Tygart Elementary in Carter County. Summer Institute Co-director Austen Reilley of McBrayer Elementary in Rowan County and Summer Institute Coordinator Kathy Heaberlin of Russell Primary in Russell Independent as well as Site Director Deanna Mascle of Morehead State University also took part in the event.
Teachers participating in the professional development activity included Jodi BlackBurn and Brandi Roby, both of Botts Elementary in Menifee County; Sandy Wilson of Menifee Middle; Angela Halsey of Campton Elementary in Wolfe County; Kathy Compton of Charles Straub Elementary in Mason County; Sarah Collins of Fallsburg Elementary in Lawrence County; Mary Anne Pack and Andrea Riffe, both of Louisa East Elementary in Lawrence County; Jonda Bonzo of Greysbranch Elementary in Greenup County; and Jenna Smoot of Nicholas Elementary.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .
The Morehead Writing Project Leadership Team met Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Morehead State University Regional Campus in Mt. Sterling.
The Morehead Writing Project Leadership Team met to plan professional development activities for the region’s teachers including the Writing Eastern Kentucky Conference as well as the production of a digital story detailing the work of the Morehead Writing Project in Eastern Kentucky. The group also began work on its Continued Funding Application for the National Writing Project.
Leadership Team members participating included Rebecca King of Pikeville High School; Austen Reilley of McBrayer Elementary in Rowan County; Susan Williams of Russell-McDowell Intermediate in Russell; Liz Mandrell of Montgomery County High School; and Deanna Mascle of Morehead State University.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .
Morehead Writing Project teacher-consultants Wendy Pack of Fleming County High School and Stephanie Smith of Montgomery County High School represented the Morehead Writing Project at the annual Kentucky Writing Project State Network Conference on schoolwide literacy held Saturday, Sept. 12, at the University of Louisville.
Pack led a session about poetry writing titled “The Fruits of Poetry” and Smith co-presented “Beyond the Holocaust: Making Critical Connections to Social Justice”.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org . Please let me know if you have any questions about the Morehead Writing Project and our Summer Institute.
The Morehead Writing Project Leadership Team met Saturday, Aug. 29, at Russell Primary School in Russell to plan professional development activities for the region’s teachers including the Kentucky State Writing Project Network Conference and the Writing Eastern Kentucky Conference as well as the production of a digital story detailing the work of the Morehead Writing Project in Eastern Kentucky.
Leadership Team members participating included Kathy Heaberlin of Russell Primary in Russell; Susan Williams and Shane Jordan, both of Russell-McDowell Intermediate in Russell; Stephanie Williams of Montgomery County High School; and Deanna Mascle of Morehead State University.
The Morehead Writing Project (MWP) has worked to improve student writing achievement by improving the teaching of writing in Eastern Kentucky schools for more than two decades. MWP is a federally- and state-funded professional development program whose mission is to help Eastern Kentucky public school teachers become better writers and writing teachers. MWP is affiliated with the National Writing Project, the Kentucky Writing Project, the Kentucky Department of Education, and Morehead State University.
At the core of the MWP is an invitational four-week Summer Institute, open to a select group of Eastern Kentucky’s best public school teachers. All teaching methods are interactive and interdisciplinary. Additionally, the MWP provides year-round contracted and grant-funded outreach programs and teacher training to Eastern Kentucky schools in Morehead State University’s 22-county service region. All MWP programs align with Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies curricula and the Kentucky Professional Development Standards. As a National Writing Project affiliate, MWP qualifies as an exemplary professional development provider by No Child Left Behind regulations.
Learn more about the Morehead Writing Project by visiting our website at http://moreheadwritingproject.org .