Author of five volumes of poetry, Voigt has received Pushcart Prizes, the Teasdale Award, and National Endowment for the Arts and Guggenheim fellowships. Education Commissioner David Wolk will also address the conference, leading a luncheon discussion, providing an informal opportunity for participants to become familiar with his views. Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Education, the Vermont Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, and the National Writing Project in Vermont, Teachers Who Write is open to teachers of all grades and subjects and to members of the general public. Porter s performance credits range from the Glover Town Hall to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Tish McGonegal will offer a presentation on the National Writing Project in Vermont, which provides teachers of all subjects with opportunities to explore and practice dynamic approaches to writing and writing instruction.
Space is limited and registrations are on a first-come basis.
The registration deadline is May 5.