Future Freedom Writer Teacher
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This June, I have the opportunity to attend the renowned Freedom Writers Teacher Institute. The Freedom Writer Teachers Institute is a five-day training program led by Erin Gruwell and the Foundation staff in Long Beach, CA. The Institute is designed as professional development to train and support educators of at-risk and vulnerable students and has the long term strategy of retaining dedicated teachers.
During the Institute, educators participate in and learn a pedagogical framework (Freedom Writers Methodology) through which they can engage students in the learning process, enlighten them intellectually, and empower them to achieve academic and civic success.
Freedom Writer Teachers return to their jobs with greater career satisfaction, higher student success rates, lower student dropout rates, and a stronger commitment to teaching and learning. The program cultivates rejuvenation and hope within educators and changes the current culture of compliance to a culture of commitment and caring in the classroom.
Freedom Writer Teachers become part of an esteemed international network of education professionals. The Foundation provides ongoing professional development opportunities and support throughout the school year, including the Empowerment Symposium. Freedom Writer Teachers have been awarded prestigious teaching awards, have become published authors, and are change-makers in their respective communities.
The first time I read, then viewed the film, Freedom Writers Diary, I felt a kinship to Erin Gruwell and the way she approached her students and teaching in general. I believe my participation in such a program will benefit my students for years and years. An award winning teacher, I am not in search of more feathers for an illusory cap--rather, I am excited to pursue training that will translate to my classroom immediately as well as lifelong.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The program fee of $5,000 per educator includes: 5 days of workshops led by Erin Gruwell, curriculum, hotel, meals, and year-round support as a Freedom Writer Teacher. Ideally, funds can be in place one month before the training which begins on June 23, 2017.
As the mother of a son who will attend college next year, and a 16 year old daughter looking to attend university in 2 years, I need to offset the costs in any way possible. I am grateful for any support and can assure you that I will take advantage of every learning opportunity given. I can't wait to share those advantages with my students for the rest of my teaching life. Thank you!
During the Institute, educators participate in and learn a pedagogical framework (Freedom Writers Methodology) through which they can engage students in the learning process, enlighten them intellectually, and empower them to achieve academic and civic success.
Freedom Writer Teachers return to their jobs with greater career satisfaction, higher student success rates, lower student dropout rates, and a stronger commitment to teaching and learning. The program cultivates rejuvenation and hope within educators and changes the current culture of compliance to a culture of commitment and caring in the classroom.
Freedom Writer Teachers become part of an esteemed international network of education professionals. The Foundation provides ongoing professional development opportunities and support throughout the school year, including the Empowerment Symposium. Freedom Writer Teachers have been awarded prestigious teaching awards, have become published authors, and are change-makers in their respective communities.
The first time I read, then viewed the film, Freedom Writers Diary, I felt a kinship to Erin Gruwell and the way she approached her students and teaching in general. I believe my participation in such a program will benefit my students for years and years. An award winning teacher, I am not in search of more feathers for an illusory cap--rather, I am excited to pursue training that will translate to my classroom immediately as well as lifelong.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The program fee of $5,000 per educator includes: 5 days of workshops led by Erin Gruwell, curriculum, hotel, meals, and year-round support as a Freedom Writer Teacher. Ideally, funds can be in place one month before the training which begins on June 23, 2017.
As the mother of a son who will attend college next year, and a 16 year old daughter looking to attend university in 2 years, I need to offset the costs in any way possible. I am grateful for any support and can assure you that I will take advantage of every learning opportunity given. I can't wait to share those advantages with my students for the rest of my teaching life. Thank you!
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Jess Burnquist
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Gilbert, AZ
