The 2021 NWP in the South Conference was held virtually.

Session times listed are for the Central Time Zone.

Schedule

2021
Saturday, April 24th
9:00 AM

Welcoming Remarks, Keynote. I Hesitate but I Do Have Hope: Critical Civic Empathy in Troubled Times

Ellen Shelton, University of Mississippi Writing Project
Rebecca Kaminski, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Nicole Mirra, Rutgers University

Virtual via Zoom link

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:10 AM

Breakout Session A. Breathing Life into Student Writing Through the Magic of Mentor Texts

Lindsey Finley, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Meredith Dantzler, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Gina Collins, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Breakout Session A. Composing a New Civic Narrative: Fostering Digital Democratic Dialogue Within and Across ELA Classrooms

Nicole Mirra, Rutgers University
Christina Puntel, Philadelphia Writing Project
Peter Haun, Oakland Writing Project
Janelle Bence, North Star of Texas Writing Project
Molly Robbins, Denver Writing Project
Mary Richards, Alaska Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Breakout Session A. Evolve, Flourish, and Write: One Writing Project Site’s Approach to Sustaining an Active, Successful Organization

Michelle Kreamer, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana
Toby Daspit, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana
Megan Breaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana

Virtual via Zoom link

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Breakout Session A. Multimodal for Multi-Environments: Expanding Digital Literacies in the Composition Classroom

Mary Ann Parker, University of Mississippi Writing Project
Jeanine Rauch, University of Mississippi Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Breakout Session A. The Power of Poetry: Establishing Community & Encouraging Voice in Student Writing

Michelle Lynch, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Lainey Burdge, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Kyle McHugh, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
10:50 AM

Breakout Session B. "Improving the Blank Page Youth Writing Project": Using School and Community Partnerships to Revitalize a National Writing Project Site

Toby Daspit, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana
Megan Breaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana
Michelle Kreamer, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana

Virtual via Zoom link

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Breakout Session B. Composing a New Civic Narrative: Fostering Digital Democratic Dialogue Within and Across ELA Classrooms

Nicole Mirra, Rutgers University
Christina Puntel, Philadelphia Writing Project
Peter Haun, Oakland Writing Project
Janelle Bence, North Star of Texas Writing Project
Molly Robbins, Denver Writing Project
Mary Richards, Alaska Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Breakout Session B. Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions of Banning Topics in First-Year Writing Courses

Chip Dunkin, University of Mississippi
Brad Campbell, White Pine County SD, Utah

Virtual via Zoom link

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Breakout Session B. Same Goal, Different Directions

Sonjanika Henderson-Green, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Red Mountain Writing Project
Shonterrius Fountain, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Red Mountain Writing Project
Shawnta Owens, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Red Mountain Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Breakout Session B. Writing Is Thinking: Inviting Young Writers to Dig Deep

Megan Winter, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Michaela Mitchell, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Erica Johnson, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
11:30 AM

Keynote. For the Sake of Students: Integrating Songwriting in Your Curriculum

Chris Goering, University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:10 PM

Breakout Session C. Creative Connections: Fostering Empathy and Engagement Through a Student-led Publishing Project

Megan Breaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana
Michelle Kreamer, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana
Toby Daspit, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana

Virtual via Zoom link

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Breakout Session C. NWP Director Chat Session

Rebecca Kaminski, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Ellen Shelton, University of Mississippi Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Breakout Session C. Supporting Student Writers in Diverse Secondary Classrooms

Shavoyae Brown, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
James Stitt, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Breakout Session C. Windows & Mirrors: Exploring Social Barriers through Music

Erich Sturgill, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Breakout Session C. Zooming in on Revision During the Writing Process

Amanda Ferguson, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project
Mandy Smith, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project

Virtual via Zoom link

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
12:50 PM

Keynote. Cultivating Empathic Writers through Authentic Research Pedagogies (followed by Closing Remarks)

Brad Campbell, White Pine County SD, Utah

Virtual via Zoom link

12:50 PM - 1:30 PM