Awards
The
Judith C. Gilbert
Outstanding Writing Teacher Award
Outstanding Educational Leader Award
The Writing Conference, Inc.
will present awards to those who have made significant
contributions to the profession in the area of teaching
writing at the 21st annual Conference on Writing and
Literature
held at the Holidome and Holiday Inn, Lawrence, March 1, 2001. The
2001 Writing Teacher Award winners are: Joy McCaleb, Annie
Heidersbach, Michelle E. Bergey. The 2001 Outstanding Educational
Leader Award winner is Deanna Quintrell.
Those eligible for the Outstanding Writing Teacher Awards
are elementary, middle and secondary classroom teachers.
Selection is based on contributions to the profession in
the area of teaching writing that go beyond the
requirements of everyday classroom life. Selection may be
based on, but not limited to, creative and innovative
practices in teaching writing and use and development of
materials or programs in the teaching of writing.
Nominations are requested for those teachers who have made significant contributions to the profession in the area of teaching writing. Nominations are also requested for those educators who are in areas other than the classroom who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in support of those who teach writing. Those selected to receive these awards are invited to receive their plaques at the Thursday luncheon of the annual Conference on Writing and Literature.
Previous Winners of the Outstanding Writing Teacher Award
Those eligible for the Outstanding Educational Leader Awards work in areas other than the classroom and have demonstrated outstanding leadership in support to those who teach writing. Selections will be based on, but not limited to, the candidate's contributions as an inspirational, supportive mentor; an advocate; or a spokesman for the teaching of writing.