(Transcript of presentation speech by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director) We recognize Mary Knight for her ongoing support of the Nebraska Writing Project Embedded Institutes in the Papillion-La Vista School District. In 2005, Ms. Knight was instrumental in writing the Comprehensive School Reform Grant that brought the first NeWP Embedded Institute…
Tag: Awards
2010 Carol MacDaniels Teacher of the Year Award presented to Dorothy Miller
Transcript of presentation speech by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director I am pleased to present the 2010 Nebraska Writing Project Carol MacDaniels Teacher of the Year Award to Dorothy Miller.Dorothy Miller teaches English at Filmore County High School in Geneva, Nebraska. She’s been at Filmore County long enough to teach entire…
2009 Administrator Certificate of Recognition awarded to Robert Slauson
(Transcript of presentation speech by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director) We recognize Robert Slauson for his generous support of the Nebraska Writing Project Technology Institute. Two years ago, when we lost summer access to the computer center in the College of Education and Human Sciences at UNL, Robert Slauson stepped forward.…
Nebraska Writing Project Certificate of Special Recognition Presented to Chris Gallagher
(Transcript of presentation speech by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director) We recognize Chris Gallagher for his many contributions to the Nebraska Writing Project throughout his decade at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr.Gallagher has worked tirelessly to improve the professional lives of teachers, both through Nebraska Writing Project programs and through his…
2008 Carol MacDaniels Teacher of the Year Award Presented to Cathie English
Transcript of presentation speech by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director I am pleased to present the 2008 Nebraska Writing Project Carol MacDaniels Teacher of the Year Award to Cathie English. Cathie English teaches at Aurora High School, where she has been since 1992. Her students routinely succeed in state speech events…
NeWP Celebrates 30 Years
The Nebraska Writing Project hosted its annual Spring Gathering in the Student Union on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. This year, NeWP had something special to celebrate–thirty years of continual service to the Cornhusker State. The event was organized by NeWP Advisory Board members Beverly Hoistad, Jane Connealy, Anne Walden,…
2007 Administrator Certificate of Recognition Awarded to Kim Larson
(Transcript of presentation speech by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director) We recognize Kim Larson’s support for the Nebraska Writing Project through her work for the State Department of Education. Kim has promoted NeWP in her many contacts with state principals, ESU staff development officials, and teachers. This year, she was selected…
2008 Administrator Certificate of Recognition Awarded to Anne Schmit
Pictured left to right: Royce Norman, Board of Governors Chair; Anne Schmit; Dr. Michael Chipps, President of Mid-Plains Community College; Marilyn McGahan, Vice President, North Platte Community College (Transcript of presentation speech by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director) We recognize Anne Schmit’s support for the Nebraska Writing Project through her work…
Spring Gathering 2007
The Annual NeWP Spring Gathering was an evening of conversation, meeting new colleagues, recognizing past achievements and enjoying good food and drink. NeWP leaders were on hand throughout the evening with multi-media presentations of some of their past year’s projects: Amy Wilson presented “Prairie Pen and Print” reading group. Cindy…
2007 Carol MacDaniels Teacher of the Year Award Presented to Linda Beckstead
Transcript of presentation by Robert Brooke, NeWP Director I am pleased to present the 2007 Nebraska Writing Project Carol MacDaniels Teacher of the Year Award to Linda Beckstead.Linda Beckstead has taught English and Journalism at Bellevue West High School for around two decades. She’s highly effective as a writing teacher.…
