Episode 74 Let's Energize Writing with Cassandra Williams

Getting Students to Write!/ Helping teachers transform writing time and grow writers who thrive!

If you are looking for inspiration for teaching writing, this is the episode for you! My guest, Cassandra Williams, owner of Educational Innovation 360 brings her energy and passion for literacy and supporting teachers.

Listen in to hear us discuss:

-Cassandra's observations of writing programs in various districts

-Bringing real-world writing into the classroom

-Cassandra's hopes for writing instruction

-Small ways to enhance writing in your classroom

I hope you enjoy this episode!

About Cassandra:

Cassandra Williams is a true innovator in the education field, having dedicated over 25 years of her life to revolutionizing existing systems and setting new standards of excellence. With a degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s from California State University, she is also the founder of two successful elementary schools in Indianapolis. Her research has focused on coaching teachers to accelerate student achievement, often utilizing video and other technologies as learning tools. Her most recent passion is the Educational Innovation 360° an e-Instructional Coaching System, which she designed and developed in 2018.

Melissa is an enthusiastic educator and continuous learner with over 18 years experience in education. Her passion and expertise is transforming writing programs so that teachers are confident in writing instruction and student writers thrive! She strongly believes teachers are the key to effective instruction and their writers are their best resources.

Melissa knows that too often, explicit writing instruction is pushed aside in elementary education, and she feels it is her calling to help schools make it front and center, providing teachers with the knowledge and support necessary to implement effective and engaging writing instruction.