The goal for this class is to help students improve their writing, build self-confidence and stamina for writing stories.  This class is also designed to help learners organize their thoughts when writing parts of a story.  Most importantly, the goal of this class is to help children find, (or keep), the joy of writing.

I have been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years.  The knowledge and skills that I have acquired throughout my teaching career allow me to help young learners sharpen their writing skills.  I have been fully trained in the Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop Curriculum.  I have also attended numerous BER (Bureau of Education & Research) trainings focusing on Writer's Workshop and how to teach young learners how to write.  As a lead teacher, I have conducted many workshops for new teachers focusing on the Writer's Workshop model.  I have also helped to produce many young Writing Festival winners throughout my teaching career.