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About the Connecticut Writing Project-Storrs

The Connecticut Writing Project (CWP)

The CWP-Storrs, a site of the National Writing Project, was established at the University of Connecticut in 1982. The CWP offers opportunities for professional growth to teachers in all disciplines who recognize the worth of using writing as a means of learning any subject matter. Improving writing skills improves thinking skills and thus leads to higher levels of achievement in all areas. In addition, the CWP offers services to school districts including single professional development sessions, workshops series, on-site literacy coaching, and writer-in-residence programs.

CWP Mission Statement

The CWP-Storrs is a community of educators that cultivates and celebrates writing and learning.

  • We encourage all teachers to view themselves as writers and teachers of writing.
  • We advocate that writing facilitates learning in all disciplines and grade levels.
  • We share knowledge about writing and the teaching of writing.
  • We provide practical, theory-based professional development.

Contact Information

Connecticut Writing Project
Department of English
University of Connecticut
215 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4025A
Storrs, CT 06269-4025
Phone: (860) 486-2328
Fax: (860) 486-9630
Email: cwp@uconn.edu
Website: http://www.cwp.uconn.edu/

Driving Directions
Virtual Tour of UConn

 

2007-2008 Administration and Support Staff

2007-2008 Program Leaders

  • Summer Institute: Kelly Andrews-Babcock, Killingly Memorial School
  • Membership: Diane Ayer, Lyman Memorial High School
  • Inservice: Lynn Hoffman, Learning Corridor, Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
  • Technology: Jane Cook, Eastern CT Regional Educational Service Center (EASTCONN)

2007-2008 Program Facilitators

  • Teacher as Researcher, Facilitator: Donna Ozga, Bristol Eastern High School (retired)
  • Teacher as Writer, Facilitator: Kathy Uschmann, Juliet Long Elementary School (retired)
  • Student and Teacher Writing Conference, Facilitators: Nadine Keane and Diane Ayer
  • Connecticut Student Writers Magazine, Editor: Nadine Keane, Griswold High School
  • Writers Retreat, Facilitator: Penny Baril, Montville High School
  • Academy for Young Writers, Director: Joan Hofmann, PhD, Saint Joseph College
  • Writer in Residence: Susanne Davis, University of Connecticut

2007-2008 Leadership Council

  • Denise Abercrombie, E. O. Smith High School
  • Kelly Andrews-Babcock, Killingly Memorial School
  • Diane Ayer, Lyman Memorial High School
  • Penny Baril, Montville High School
  • Jane Cook, EASTCONN
  • Lynn Hoffman, Learning Corridor, CREC
  • Jenny Jepsen, East Hartford High School
  • Nadine Keane, Griswold High School
  • Donna Ozga, Bristol Eastern High School
  • Marcy Rudge, Annie E. Vinton Elementary School
  • Kathy Uschmann, Juliet Long Elementary School

Ex officio

NEAG School of Education Liaison

CWP Organizational Chart for 2007-08

 
National Writing Project UConn English Dept.