SI_2010_Nancy_Wermuth

Person/Teacher I teach elementary school through high school students at the Allen County Juvenile Center. I earned a BS from IU Bloomington. My certification areas are English, social studies and sociology. Great areas that link together well. I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sometimes Fort Wayne seems very small and midwestern but other times I'm proud to live in a place that offers so much to its residents.Free Fun Things To Do In Fort Wayne I taught previously at Lane Middle School and then was surplused and moved to the Allen County Juvenile Center. This was an unexpected blessing for me. I learned about the Appleseed Writing Project when it was recommended by a friend who previously participated in Summer 2007. She really enjoyed it so I wanted to give it a try. I volunteered often at my daughters' schools and finally decided to finish my degree in education. I taught one year at Lane Middle School (8th grade Lang Arts) until being surplused to Allen County Juvenile Center. Currently, I am mostly concerned about getting my students caught up to grade level but after being at AWP, I also want them to develop a confidence and love of writing, as I have.
 * What grade level do you teach?
 * What is your educational background?
 * Where are you from?
 * Where do you teach?
 * How did you come to be at AWP?
 * What are your experiences in education?
 * What are your concerns about teaching writing?

Writer As a professional in education, I see myself as a model of writing. I used to write only to communicate and teach, now I write for personal reasons. My writing used to be for function, now it is for fun. I used to think I like short stories the best, but now I am thinking I prefer poetry because poetry can be so powerful. I've always enjoyed writing but I've not thought of myself as a writer until about 2 years ago.
 * How do you view writing as a professional in education?
 * How do you use writing in your life?
 * What genres do you like to write in?
 * When did you first think of yourself as a writer?
 * What writers do you like to read?
 * I read mysteries for personal reading enjoyment but this summer (because of AWP) I am immersed in Nancy Atwell.

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