For nearly 25 years I served as the director of the Louisville Writing Project at the University of Louisville, working with K-12 teachers in their classrooms to improve student achievement in writing. For 30 years I've also served as Kentucky Writing Project Director, developing lessons and writing resources.

I believe in modeling for students the strategies we hope they will try in their writing, using mentor texts to inspire both topic selection and craft.

Awards & Honors

Louisville Writing Project Director Emerita, 2021. Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Louisville, 2016. Kentucky College Teacher of the Year, KCTE, 2014. University of Louisville School of Education Undergraduate Teachers Award, 1991. University of Louisville School of Education Dean’s Citation, 1981. Phi Beta Kappa, 1973.