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2005 Donald H. Graves Writing Award Winner
Ganna Maymind is the fourth recipient of the NCTE Donald H. Graves Writing Award. She is a first grade teacher at Asher Holmes Elementary in Morganville, New Jersey.
"I have always struggled with teaching writing and have improved with each student that I have taught. It is from the students that I learn how to help them be well-equipped travelers on their road as writers. It is vital that we show our students the importance of the journey itself, or the process, rather than just the actual final piece of writing. Through my teaching I carefully model for students just how to approach that blank piece of paper and develop their own voice."
Read more of Ganna's award winning essay!  (PDF)
Also read the April 2006 Council Chronicle article "What Are You Reading This Summer" and find out what Ganna Maymind was reading.
Award Overview
Established in 2001 by Donald H. Graves, this award annually recognizes teachers in grades 1-6 who demonstrate an understanding of student improvement in the teaching of writing. The award is administered by the Elementary Section Steering Committee of NCTE which selects an award recipient from the portfolios and essays submitted during the year. MORE . . .
Related Information:
Graves Award Overview
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