School leaders, teachers and students are frustrated with writing, and I know why!

I find that getting teachers to see writing instruction in a new way to be extremely helpful.

One way I have accomplished this is in my comparison to teaching math, as well as the goal of using math in our lives vs using writing.

This episode lays out this view point as well as explores the reasons for the "traditional" way of teaching writing that is most often seen in classrooms.

In order to help our young writers be successful, we have to allow for their independence.

Although many teachers fear this idea, in reality, it actually sets them free! Free to identify what their writers truly need as well as to teach them effectively.

Listen in to hear why!

About Melissa:

Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 19 years' experience in education.  Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.

Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction. 

Teaching to Transform, LLC was founded by Melissa in 2018 and partners with school districts to provide professional development in writing instruction.

If you would like to learn more or refer Melissa to your district, check out her website below!

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