OWP is happy to announce the 2015 OWP Martha and Frances Award Honoree OWP Martha and Frances AwardHonoree: Jason Stephenson «Jason has been an extremely active member who continually providessupport, information, and helpful content to members and those who attend histraining. «Always willing to help, always positively promotes OWP, alwaystrying to do better what he already does well. «Jason Stephenson has always been professional and witty, inspiringand prompt. He encourages us to do our best and ends each session with a newidea to spark writing out of our students. «Jason is a hardworking, dedicated teacher. He flawlessly led the 2011 OWP SummerInstitute. He did so with poise,professionalism, and patience. Jason hasa demeanor that keeps the climate peaceful during his sessions. He has a way ofbeing adhesive regardless of chemistry within small and large group settings. «Jason is a leader. Jason is always willing to go above and beyondto make it happen for OWP. He represents OWP with class and distinction. «Jason believes passionately in OWP and works hard to share thatpassion with others. «Jason continues to take an active role in promoting OWP at local,state, and national levels. His workshops are always engaging, insightful, andhighly motivating. In addition to his involvement with OWP, he has takenleadership roles with OCTE and other education-based organizations. Jason'senthusiasm is contagious as he shares his love for reading and writing not onlywith his students, but with language arts educators throughout the state.Jason's technical skills are always delivered in a user-friendly way, and heconstantly posts links, blogs, and digital information that benefit teachers atevery level. In addition to Jason's professional and service-oriented projects,he is never without his amazing smile. I can think of no one more deserving ofthis honor than Jason Stephenson; he embodies the energy and enthusiasm thatMartha and Frances envisioned when they pioneered the concept of teachersteaching teachers. Congratulations! Audra Plummer M. Ed.Co-Director of InserviceOklahoma Writing ProjectUniversity of OklahomaJeannine Rainbolt College of Education338 Cate Center Drive, Room 190Norman, Oklahoma 73019Phone: 405-401-1348 OWP Office Phone: 405-325-6275FAX: 405-325-7841http://owp.ou.eduJoin the OWP group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55228413131/ Follow OWP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/okwritingproj Teachers Teaching Teachers