Freeda Richardson, for her OWP poetry award! Johnnie-we in Norman are
soo glad you're in our district now! We know how to throw a party, don't
we?

Claudia

Claudia Swisher
Norman North High School
National Board Certified Teacher 2000
ELO-OU-OWP Candidate Support Group Coordinator
E-Facilitator, Oklahoma Writing Project
E-Team, National Writing Project
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"If you make a student feel like a reader, he'll become a reader."
Donald Graves
-----Original Message-----
From: Oklahoma Writing Project [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Johnnie Keel
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:33 PM
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Subject: Well Represented!!!!

Hello Everyone,

I just attended my first Celebration of Teaching for the Norman Public
Schools.  The Oklahoma Writing Project was well represented by many
exemplary teachers receiving recognition for their hardwork and
dedication to education.  There was not a program so I may not know the
"exact" title or criteria for selection of some of the awards but here
are some I remember off hand:

Carmi Scheller  (several awards)
Nancy Klopowitz (several awards, including being recognized as a
retiree)
Claudia Swisher (Nancy O'Brien Award -- very special)
Karin Perry (can't remember the award name)
Bonner Slayton (finalist for NPS teacher of the year)

Forgive me if I neglected to mention any others from the OWP family who
received awards.  I was proud to see so many of you receive these awards
and to share with others that I knew you through our OWP relationship.
Congratulations!!!

Johnnie Keel