What Teachers Say About the Tidewater Writing Project
"TWP gets things started as we encourage each other to excellence." John W.
"In the TWP, I learned to share my love of writing with my students." - Carolyn H.
"The TWP was a lot of fun and had informative speakers. I was able to take away great writing lessons from great teachers that can be easily incorporated into my classroom. The TWP is a fantastic way to improve your writing and help your students improve their writing." - Amy G.
"For me there have been two main benefits derived from being a fellow at the TWP: 1) I have met teachers from several disciplines and levels who believe, as I do, that writing is an important tool for teaching their students, and 2) I have added several tools to my academic tool-belt which I expect to help me in my continuing quest to better educate my students." Stuart M.
"The TWP has taught me new ways to empower my students through the teaching of writing. Let the rumpus begin!" - Pam S.
"The TWP has allowed me to learn new and innovative strategies to teach writing to my students and share with other colleagues at my school. It is my hope for more teachers to experience the knowledge I have gained this summer and learn the importance of the writing process in all subject areas. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my teaching career. I will definitely recommend this project to any of my colleagues, especially those who have a passion for teaching writing or may be interested in learning new ways to motivate students to be better writers in their classrooms. I will always remember the friends and colleagues I have met, but more importantly the ideas, the time, the stories, and relationships we have shared. It's been a terrific experience. I am elated to have been recommended for this project and proud to be called a 'fellow' in the Tidewater Writing Project." - Lola P.
"Similar to some Christian traditions, the TWP allows a teacher to be born again. You find a new love and excitement for the teaching of writing. You can't wait to share your experiences with your colleagues. You want them to apply for the project so that they will have the same zest as you do. TWP fellows, like Christians, want to spread the good news!" - Mary W.