National Writing Project
Welcome to the Shepherd University National Writing Project!
We are so glad you joined us here!
Take a look around and learn more about the work we are doing to strengthen teaching and learning in grades kindergarten to college and across the curriculum. We are in the business of creating engaged learners and teacher leaders. We believe that writing is essential to learning, critical thinking, active citizenship and successful leadership. We believe that the limit of student success is the limit of teacher learning.
We are a part of a national network of teacher leaders. Check out our Learn More navigation tab to find out more!
Shepherd University’s National Writing Project site launched its inaugural Summer Institute on June 16, 2023 with an event titled “Creating Writing Projects, Building Writing Sites.” This workshop brought together local teachers and Shepherd’s writing faculty to collaborate on innovative ways to improve writing instruction and promote a culture of writing across the curriculum in our region. Teachers from Berkeley and Jefferson counties participated in workshops and interactive sessions, focusing on project-based learning and effective writing practices. The workshop displayed the Department of English and Modern Languages’ commitment to supporting local educators and enhancing regional writing instruction. Dr. Brian Santana, Visiting Assistant Professor of English, and Dr. Heidi Hanrahan, Professor of English, organized the event with the generous financial support of the President’s Fund. Dr. Valerie Stevens, Lecturer of English; Mr. Christopher Wilson, Lecturer of English; and Ms. Sadie Shorr-Parks, Lecturer of English, taught sessions at the workshop. Shepherd’s National Writing Project initiative recently received over $600,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending funds to support extensive in-state projects over the next two and a half years.