Kim Ellis is a writer who is certified to lead writing groups with the Amherst Writers and Artists method. She is a Teacher Consultant with the Hudson Valley Writing Project, and a researcher with the Project Outreach Network, part of the National Writing Project. As a teacher of second grade and English as a Second Language, Ms. Ellis has been teaching writing for twenty years. She has also taught staff development workshops on writing. Her published work includes articles in the New York State English Council Record, Ulster County Magazine and Chronogram. She is a regular contributor to Crossroads, a newsletter for teachers. |
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As a parent volunteer, I watched firsthand Ms. Ellis magically turn second graders into authors. During Writer’s workshop, Ms. Ellis created a nurturing environment that encouraged both creativity and self-reliance. The students would write, peer edit, revise and finally publish a book that they would share with the class. Each published work included a cover, a dedication page, a wonderful story and finally, a paragraph about themselves. That was quite an achievement for a 2nd grader! Most importantly, the students were extremely proud of their work and truly enjoyed the process. The credit goes to Ms. Ellis, a creative and inspiring teacher, who shares her love of writing with her students.
--Pamela Reiss, former parent volunteer |
