About Me

     The focus of this blog is sharing ideas about teaching teens and young adults to write with voice and passion.  I am a Teacher Consultant for the National Writing Project through my IUSWP writing group, which inspires me and through which I have enriched both my writing and my life.  Writing poetry and attending writing retreats are two of my most favorite things to do.  I love reading and hope to instill a lifelong love of reading in my students. I am delighted that I have the opportunity to share my lesson plans and love of writing with teachers around the world through my Teachers Pay Teachers Store.  I have gained many ideas and much knowledge from my colleagues on the website and have shared awesome ideas I purchased there with my own students.

     I am also a veteran grant writer and I have included a section for paid grant help.  If you are interested in purchasing a grant search of available grants which might meet your needs, I am providing that service for a limited number of clients. Please inquire through my e-mail link in the upper right hand corner.

     On a Professional Development level, I have presented sessions about writing at the Indiana Teachers of Writing Conference in Indianapolis, at the Title I Conference in Vincennes, Indiana, at the IUSWP Conference in New Albany, and other professional development workshops. I served as Guidance Counselor and Test Coordinator for K-6 and 7-12 schools. Broad Based High Ability Committee Chairperson and Coordinator, Title I Coordinator, School Improvement Plan Coordinator, Textbook Committee Chairperson, and School Improvement Plan Coordinator are several other groups I worked with during my career.