The Blowing Away the State Writing Assessment Test was held October 13 - December 15, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Hayes Middle School in St. Albans.  It was led by series coordinator Carol Mathis and assistant coordinator Travis Vandal. 

Both Carol and Travis say that the sixteen teachers who attended the 15-hour series brought a great deal of enthusiasm and camaraderie to each meeting.  Such positive attitudes help make the evening meetings a huge success for everyone. 

The following teachers received 15 hours of professional development credit for attending the workshop:

Elkview Middle - Elizabeth Baldwin
Flinn Elementary - Angel Bodnar
Sharon Dawes Elementary - Dennie Brunetti
East Bank Middle - Melissa Duncan
Nitro Elementary - Marla George
Bridgeview Elementary - Trudy Giesey
Elkview Middle - Julie Hannigan
Ruffner Elementary - Summer Harper
Sharon Dawes Elementary - Stephanie Lewis
Ruffner Elementary - Shaina Riggal
Andrew Heights - Jill Petry-Rose
Flinn Elementary - Rhonda Sisson
Hayes Middle - Caroline Swanson
Chamberlain Elementary - Connie Taylor-Bair
Sharon Dawes Elementary - Christi Valentine
McKinley Middle - Debra Webster