Amy Rasmussen

AMY RASMUSSEN, Blog Administrator/Writer

Advocating for authentic reading and writing instruction in all English classes. We all like choice. We all benefit from communities where we feel validated, encouraged, and compelled to grow. As educators, we all want students to enjoy learning. A workshop pedagogy helps. Many educators make the move to readers-writers workshop for their students who struggle because they know when children are readers they are usually better thinkers and better writers. Often, they are better citizens. Imagine the possibilities if we transform instruction by moving to readers and writers workshop for our proficient and advanced students, too. A workshop, student-centered, inquiry-based pedagogy that allows students to grow into their identities as readers and writers works in ALL classrooms for all students, ELL, G/T, gen ed, honors, and AP. I know. I’ve done it. My hope is that my team and I here at 3TT can help others who are shifting the paradigm, embracing self-selected independent reading, modeling authentic reading and writing practices, and changing the world. One reader and writer at a time.  How can we help?

Memberships

National Writing Project / North Star of Texas Writing Project/ National Council of Teachers of English, Chair Nominating Committee 2015-2016 / Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts/ North Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, President 2015-2016/International Reading Association

Publications

Rasmussen, Amy, and William Eastman. “An Intervention Change-Up: Investing in Teacher Expertise to Transform Student Learning.” English Journal 107 (2018): 26-32.

Adams, M., Rasmussen, A., & Cato, H. (2011, Summer). An Educational Chop Shop (Nothing Illegal – Just a a Classroom Overhaul): Moving Learning for the Grade to Learning for Life. English in Texas, 41.1, 50-56.

Contact  Email  amyprasmussen@yahoo.com  Twitter  @amyrass

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SHANA KARNES, Blog Co-Administrator/Writer

Shana Karnes

Teachers are as diverse as our students. Every member of a classroom community–students AND teachers–has different backgrounds, goals, and hopes. I believe the value of the readers and writers workshop lies in the freedom allowed to both teachers and students in what, why, and how we read and write.  Students and teachers in classrooms across the country and across the curriculum deserve to have choice in their literacy experiences, emphasizing trust, independence, and autonomy–traits which will produce outstanding citizens, readers, writers, and thinkers.

Memberships

National Council of Teachers of English / West Virginia Council of Teachers of English / National Writing Project at West Virginia University

Contact  Email  shanakarnes@gmail.com  Twitter  @litreader  Goodreads  Shana Karnes

LISA DENNIS, Blog Co-Administrator/Writer

Lisa Dennis

I have always believed that reading and writing exemplify the study of what it means to be human. When students are able to experience humanity in all its forms, perspectives, time periods, conflicts, and beauty, they grow as both scholars and empathetic human beings. My journey with the workshop model is transforming my career, my classroom, and my connection with kids. It’s been incredible to see that with the freedom workshop affords, students are not only empowered in their study and use of language, but enthusiastic about it as well.

Memberships

National Council of Teachers of English / Conference on English Leadership / Wisconsin Education Association  

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