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Jason has been an extremely active member who continually provides
support, information, and helpful content to members and those who attend his
training.
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Always willing to help, always positively promotes OWP, always
trying to do better what he already does well.
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Jason Stephenson has always been professional and witty, inspiring
and prompt. He encourages us to do our best and ends each session with a new
idea to spark writing out of our students.
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Jason is a hardworking, dedicated teacher. He flawlessly led the 2011 OWP Summer
Institute. He did so with poise,
professionalism, and patience. Jason has
a demeanor that keeps the climate peaceful during his sessions. He has a way of
being adhesive regardless of chemistry within small and large group settings.
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Jason is a leader. Jason is always willing to go above and beyond
to make it happen for OWP. He represents OWP with class and distinction.
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Jason believes passionately in OWP and works hard to share that
passion with others.
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Jason continues to take an active role in promoting OWP at local,
state, and national levels. His workshops are always engaging, insightful, and
highly motivating. In addition to his involvement with OWP, he has taken
leadership roles with OCTE and other education-based organizations. Jason's
enthusiasm is contagious as he shares his love for reading and writing not only
with his students, but with language arts educators throughout the state.
Jason's technical skills are always delivered in a user-friendly way, and he
constantly posts links, blogs, and digital information that benefit teachers at
every 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 of
this honor than Jason Stephenson; he embodies the energy and enthusiasm that
Martha and Frances envisioned when they pioneered the concept of teachers
teaching teachers.
Congratulations!