Tar River Writing Project

On June 26, fifteen teachers from around Eastern North Carolina began their adventure as part of the 2008 Invitational Summer Institute.  The TRWP is excited about the knowledge, expertise, and excitement that these folks have brought into the project!

Participants for the 2008 Invitational Summer Institute include the following:

• Catherine Allen (The Oakwood School)
• Trela Anderson (Fayetteville State U)
• Mahalia Breen (Williamston High School)
• Joanne Dunn (East Carolina University)
• Shannon Gorka (Pactolus School)
• Carleen Lewis (Ayden Middle School)
• Randall Martoccia (East Carolina University)
• Melissa Morlock (Williamston High School)
• Natasha Simmons (Green Early College)
• Jennifer Smyth (Hertford County High School)
• John Suralik (Havelock High School)
• Sharon Sweeley (Nash Central High School)
• Terri Van Sickle (West Craven High School)
• Delane Weathersby (Northwest Elementary School)
• Betsey White (Greene County Middle School)

The Summer Institute is again being facilitated by Professors Will Banks and Todd Finley, though this year Associate Director Jennifer Sharpe-Salter and Technology Liaison Jonathan Bartels have joined the leadership team and are taking an active role in designing and implementing the Institute.