FINAL PDF 58th WVRA CONFERENCE PROGRAM FINAL

The West Virginia Reading Association Fifty-Eighth Conference Program November 21-22, 2013 The Greenbrier Resort White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia An Official West Virginia Sesquicentennial Event Conference Overview “Rediscover West Virginia through Reading” is the theme of the 58th Conference of the West Virginia Reading Association The conference logo features two distinct symbols-the Cardinal and the book Not only is the Cardinal the Official State Bird, but also the Cardinal is the symbol of hope The book is the symbol of reading By teaching children to read, we give children hope for their future success This year’s conference is a tribute to the dedicated educators who have taught children how to read for the last 150 years in West Virginia Reading has shaped West Virginia’s past, present and future For example, reading newspapers rallied the cry for secession from Virginia West Virginia authors have challenged us to take even greater levels of pride in our heritage and ourselves In addition, educators teach students how to apply reading strategies to content about West Virginia’s people, places, and events with the ultimate goal of creating a new West Virginia with future West Virginians who are committed to a more diverse, global and technological view of the world During 2013, West Virginians will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of West Virginia Statehood The West Virginia Reading Association will celebrate 45 years as a state affiliate of the International Reading Association, and 35 years of leadership development of reading educators This conference will occur near the end of a year-long Sesquicentennial Celebration in West Virginia and will attempt to answer two key questions: (1) “What have we done, are doing and will be doing to improve reading instruction in our schools?”; (2) “How we use reading instruction to improve West Virginia Studies in the curriculum?” The West Virginia Reading Association welcomes you to our conference and invites you to learn, enjoy and celebrate this milestone event in our state’s history and the role we will play in moving West Virginia forward to the Bicentennial in 2063 Table of Contents CONFERENCE OVERVIEW WVRA PRESIDENT KATHY CHAPMAN’S WELCOME CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE THE 58TH CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013-AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS PIONEERS OF READING BRUNCH 12 POSTING THE COLORS 12 OPENING GENERAL SESSION 13 AUTHOR LUNCHEON 14 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013-PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS (CONTINUED) 15 THE WEST VIRGINIA READING ASSOCIATION AWARDS CEREMONY 18 THE TRADITIONAL GREENBRIER TEA 20 A.R GURNEY’S LOVE LETTERS 21 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013-AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS 22 CLOSING GENERAL SESSION 28 AUTHOR LUNCHEON 29 FIRST LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF READING LUNCHEON 29 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013-PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS (CONCLUDED) 30 CLOSING CEREMONY, DELEGATES ASSEMBLY, AND ADJOURNMENT 31 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WEST VIRGINIA READING ASSOCIATION 32 59TH WVRA CONFERENCE 38 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ADVERTISEMENTS 39 WEST VIRGINIA AUTHORS 40 EXHIBITORS 41 WVRA 58TH CONFERENCE OVERALL EVALUATION FORM 47 WVRA President Kathy Chapman’s Welcome It is an honor and a privilege to welcome you to the 58th annual conference of the West Virginia Reading Association I hope you enjoy the next two days here at The Greenbrier Hotel which is one of West Virginia’s most exquisite and historic resorts The 2013 WVRA Conference Committees have worked hard to schedule inspiring sessions, dynamic keynote speakers, and authors, many who have roots in our great state of West Virginia Over the past few months as I have traveled throughout this wonderful state, I have been reminded of its majestic beauty, cultural diversity, rich historic background, and family heritage We, as West Virginians, have much of which to be proud As teachers and educators, we have a responsibility to pass this heritage to the next generation through our desire to learn Throughout this conference, I hope you take every opportunity to renew your desire for learning Remember, this is a time for reminiscing on the successes of the past, studying the performances of the present, and looking toward the goals and dreams of the future According to Winston Churchill, “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is courage to continue that counts.” Please enjoy your time with us as we Rediscover West Virginia through Reading God Bless! Kathy Chapman 45th President West Virginia Reading Association Conference Planning Team Kathy Chapman President Bob Harrison President-Elect Tony Nichols Vice President Bruce Neal Secretary Dennis Caldwell Treasurer Joyce Morris IRA State Coordinator Kim Burris Membership Director Jone Hersch Past President Aleda Hileman Registration Kati Wade Hostesses Pat Myers Honor Councils Margie Suder Advertisements Dr Mary Marockie Publications Jean Pearcy List Serv Elaine Hussel Evaluations Brian Bailey Technology Frances Horton and Brenda Chadwell Co Exhibits Chairs Jenny Stucin Citations and Awards Viki Caldwell and Janet Foss Co-Hospitality Chairs Sharon Cuomo Citations and Awards Leonard Walker Technology Assistant Teresa Brown WV Authors Photo Not Available Charlene Barnes Rowland Student Membership Moke Post Finance Dr J Paige Carney Higher Education Judith Kaleta Co-Registration Additional Conference Volunteers Conference Hostesses Kathy Blue Patricia Dixon Becky Hatfield Elaine Hussell Cheryl Jeffers Janet Lutz Sue Moore Shawn Sergent Devan Simmons Carol Turley Kati Wade Session Presiders are listed with their sessions Tips for a Successful Conference The West Virginia Reading Association wants all our conference guests to have a very rewarding professional development experience If you are staying at the Greenbrier Hotel, you need to first check in at The Registration Desk in the lower lobby If you are not staying at the Greenbrier, you will be riding a shuttle bus to the Main Entrance of the hotel Budget your time to allow for this shuttle service The Shuttle begins operating from the train station from 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m When you arrive at the main entrance of the Greenbrier, you should go up the steps and turn left And walk towards the wall of windows Follow the wall of windows to a hallway, you will turn right and follow that hallway until you arrive at the elevators There will be WVRA Conference Hostesses to direct you Take the elevators to the WVRA Registration Table and Exhibit Hall When you exit the elevator, there will be signs directing you to the WVRA Conference Registration Table Pick up your conference registration materials Locate your name badge holder, put your name tag in the name badge holder, and wear it while attending all conference functions Next, review the conference program Select the concurrent sessions, you may wish to attend If a session is full, you may wish to select alternate sessions Plan to arrive at the session early to ensure you have a seat Turn off all cell phones out of respect for the session presenter Locate all emergency exits All Concurrent Sessions are located in relation to the Exhibit Hall  Conference Center Sessions are left and on the same level as the Exhibit Hall-McKinley, Hayes, and West Virginia Rooms  Exhibit Hall Sessions are on the same level as the Exhibit Hall and next to the Exhibits-The Culinary Arts, Governors, an Mountaineer Rooms  Upper Exhibit Hall Sessions are located one floor up from the exhibitsKnowland, Rayburn, Johnson, and Stewart  All General Sessions are held in the Chesapeake Room, and all Author Luncheons are held in the Crystal Room The Thursday Awards Ceremony and LOVE LETTERS events will be in the Eisenhower Suites Turn in your conference evaluation form in order to be eligible for door prizes at the Friday, 2:00 p.m WVRA Delegates Assembly You must be present to win The 58th Conference At-A-Glance Thursday, November 21, 2013 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Registration and Exhibits Open 9:00-8:45 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions 9:00-10:45-“Pioneers of Reading Brunch” by invitation only, sponsored by Pearson Publishing Company 9:00-9:45 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions 10:00-10:45 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Opening General Session-Bil Lepp 12:15-1:30 p.m.: Author Luncheon-Sammie Garnett, or lunch on your own 1:00-1:45 p.m.: Concurrent Sessions 2:00-2:45 p.m.: Concurrent Sessions 3:00-3:45 p.m.: WVRA Annual Awards Ceremony in the Eisenhower Suites 4:00-4:45 p.m.: The Greenbrier Tea-Main Dining Hall (Free to hotel guests; $16.00 additional charge for non-Greenbrier Hotel guests) 5:00-6:30 p.m.: LOVE LETTERS, a play by A R Gurney, open to all conferees and their guests, sponsored by Drs Henry and Mary Marockie, starring Moke and Mary Post in the Eisenhower Suites Friday, November 22, 2013 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Registration 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Exhibits Open 8:00-8:45 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions 9:00-9:45 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions 10:00-10:45 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Closing General Session-Dr Gary Phillips 12:00-1:30 p.m.: Author Luncheon-Anna Smucker or Lunch on your own 12:00-1:30 p.m.: “First Ladies and Gentlemen of Reading Luncheon” by invitation only sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company 1:00-1:45 p.m.: Concurrent Sessions 2:00-2:45 p.m.: WVRA Closing Ceremony, Delegates Assembly, and Conference Adjournment Door Prize Drawings (Must be present to win) The Shuttle from the Train Station runs from 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m For Lunch-on-your-own the Greenbrier recommends Drapers Café, Café Carleton, or the Greenbrier Gourmet Shop Carry out service is available Public Bunker Tours are available Check with the Concierge Desk in The Greenbrier Hotel Registration Area of the lower lobby There is a $30.00 charge for the tour plus tax No cameras, cell phones or electronic devices are permitted on the tour Thursday, November 21, 2013-AM Concurrent Sessions 9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m Room and Location WV Room Conference Center Session Title Empowering West Virginia Readers through Trade Books and the Daily Session Type Workshop Presenters: Kristina Kramer, Instructor for Wheeling Jesuit University Heidi Hohman, NBCT, Steenrod Elementary School Are you curious about DAILY 5? Hands-on experiences will give you an overview of the process Video clips and mini lessons will also be included Presider – Heidi Hohman Governor Hall Tapping e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia Awareness Presenter: Becky Calwell, Editor, e-WV, West Virginia Humanities Council Bunker/ Exhibit Hall Area Mountaineer Room Bunker/ Exhibit Hall Area The West Virginia Encyclopedia is a product of the West Virginia Humanities Council It is a valuable resource for reading teachers and their students The digital encyclopedia includes more than 2300 articles about history, culture, and other topics Presider-Carol Turley Wild and Wonderful: West Virginia History through Integrated Instruction Presenter: Michele Goodson, Geneva Kent Elementary Teacher Learn how to effectively integrate instruction (including technology and the arts) to create a West Virginia history unit that engages students and demonstrates how our history impacts who West Virginians are today Presider – Sylvia Goodson Workshop Room and Location Knowland Upper Bunker/ Exhibit Hall Area 9:00 a.m – 9:45 a.m Continued Session Title “I just read that…But what did it say?” Session Type Awareness Presenter: Brandon Harvey, Literacy Consultant Pre In this interactive session, participants will use informational text to teach students how to analyze and summarize a short complex text Participants will get to see a modeled lesson and a hands-on activity to put interactive editing and writing to use Materials and handouts provided In how mo use Presider–Brandon Harvey Rayburn Upper Bunker/ Exhibit Hall Area Reading West Virginia Awareness Presenter: Vickie Linville, Literacy Instructional Coach – 12 Wondering how to integrate NxG/Common Core Standards throughout your curriculum? Focus on content area integration that includes fiction, nonfiction, primary and secondary resources from multi-media materials/equipment guaranteed to make lesson planning hassle-free Presider-Dr Shara Curry Johnson Upper Bunker/ Exhibit Hall Area Growing Fluent Readers Awareness Presenter: Carol York, retired Supervisor of Language Arts, with Hillsborough County Schools, now affiliated with Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Growing Fluent Writers will feature writing craft techniques and children’s books to help students become writers who have the tools they need to write easily, smoothly and expressively Presider–Sammie Garnett Stewart Upper Bunker/ Exhibit Hall Area Supporting Struggling Readers through Individualized Reading Enrichment Presenter: Dr Claudia Nickolson, Associate Professor, Fairmont State University The goal of this session is to share insights gained by in-service teachers as they learned to respond holistically and authentically to struggling readers through responsive assessments and instruction Presider-Christina Bailey 10 Awareness MAJOR AWARDS INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION AWARDS IRA Award of Excellence 2012-2013 Jone Hersch, President To WVRA for organizing and implementing a wide range of programs and activities that serve and support councils, contribute to education, and coincide with goals of IRA IRA Membership Achievement Silver Level Award 2012-2013 Jone Hersch, President Kim Burris, Director of Membership The IRA membership Achievement Silver Level Award was presented to WVRA in recognition of outstanding achievement IRA Honor Councils 2012-2013 A prestigious award presented to councils who provide exemplary service to their council, community, state, and IRA Marion County Reading Council (30 Years) Lisa McCombs, President Cabell County Reading Council (29 Years) Tina Cooper, President Harrison County Reading Council (29 Years) Chrisanne Diaz, President Wood County Reading Council (27 Years) Lois Meadows and Lisa Buckley, Co-President Kanawha County Reading Council (24 Years) Barbara Jones, President Mason County Reading Council (20 Years) Shawn Sergent, President Marshall County Reading Council (15 years) Jennifer Lipinski, President 33 IRA Awards (Continued) Webster Highlander Reading Council (13 years) Aleda Hileman, President Brooke County Reading Council (9 Years) Sharon Cuomo & Maryann Ehle, Co-Presidents Nicholas County Reading Council (1 year) Tony Nichols, President WEST VIRGINIA READING ASSOCIATION AWARDS WVRA Honor Presidents 2012-2013 The West Virginia Reading Association presents a prestigious state award to recognize presidents who provide exemplary service to their local council, community, state association, and IRA Brooke County Reading Council Sharon Cuomo, Co-President Early Literacy Special Interest Council Karen Ashbrook, President Fayette County Reading Council Kati Wade, President Harrison County Reading Council Chrisanne Diaz, President Marion County Reading Council Lisa McCombs, President Mason County Reading Council Shawn Sergent, President Mercer County Reading Council Melissa Boothe, President Nicholas County Reading Council Tony Nichols, President Preston County Reading Council Patricia Dixon, President Webster Highlander Reading Council Aleda Hileman, President 34 *Presidents listed are those who were in office when the award was received STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS State Officers District Directors Kathy Chapman, President Bob Harrison, President Elect Tony Nichols, Vice President Jone Hersch, Past President Bruce Neal, Secretary Dennis Caldwell, Treasurer Kim Burris, Director of Membership Joyce Morris, IRA State Coordinator Mary Kay Wensyl, District I Jone Hersch, District II Kathy Blue, District III Frances Horton, District IV Ron Chadwell, District V Melissa Boothe, District VI State Committee Chairs and Contacts Boyd Mines, Administrators & Reading Teresa Brown, Authors Jean Workman, Bylaws & Handbook Sharon Cuomo, Co-Citations & Awards Jenny Stuccin, Co-Citations & Awards Bob Harrison, Conference Coordinator Chrisanne Diaz, Membership Mentee Elaine Hussel, Evaluations Frances Horton, Co-Exhibits Brenda Chadwell, Co-Exhibits H Moke Post, Finance Dr Page Carney, Higher Education Sharon Diaz, History & Archives Viki Caldwell, Co-Hospitality WV Writing Connection - Jan McNeel Janet Foss, Co-Hospitality Kim Copley, International Programs Pat Myers, IRA Honor Councils Dr Mary Marockie, Long Range Planning Kati Wade, Co-Media in Education Becky Hatfield, Co-Media in Education Margie Suder, Parents & Reading Dr Mary Marockie, Co-Publications Dr Bob Harrison, Co-Publications Dr Charlene Barnes Rowland, Student Membership Jean Pearcy, Studies & Research Brian Bailey, WEB Master/Technology Mary Kay Bond, Read Aloud WV Contact Local Councils Barbour County Reading Council – Shelley Starkey, President Berkeley County Reading Council – Beth Lyons, President Boone County – Leticia Lovejoy, Contact Brooke County Reading Council – Sharon Cuomo, President Cabell County Reading Council – Monika Jackson, President Doddridge County – Jan Nichols, Contact Early Literacy Council – Karen Ashbrook, President Fayette County Reading Council – Kati Wade, President Gilmer County - Dr Shara Curry, Contact Greenbrier County Reading Council – Devan Simmons, President Hardy County – Suzanne Goodall, Contact Harrison County Reading Council – Chrisanne Diaz, President Jefferson County Reading Council – Sue Moore, President 35 Local Councils(Continued) Kanawha County Reading Council – Barbara Jones, President Lincoln County – Carol Turley, Contact Logan County – Rebecca McNeely, Contact Marion County Reading Council – Co-Amanda Cayton and Amy Merrill, Marshall County Reading Council – Jennifer Lipinski, President Mason County Reading Council – Shawn Sergent, President Mercer County Reading Council – Melissa Boothe, President Morgan County – Colleen Stotler, Contact Nicholas County Reading Council – Tony Nichols, President Pleasant County – Kim Kehrer, Contact Pocahontas County Reading Council – Elisa “Jamey” Weber, President Preston County Reading Council – Patricia Dixon, President Randolph County – Mary Post, Contact Roane County – Kim Ashley, Contact Taylor County - Linda Casto, Contact Upshur County – Jodi Johnson, Contact Webster Highlander Reading Council – Aleda Hileman, President Wood County Reading Council – Co-Lois Meadows and Lisa Buckley Past Presidents Dr Arreta Jaranko 1967-68 *Madge McDaniel 1968-69 *Pearle Bennett 1969-70 *Dr Thomas Hatcher 1970-71 Mary Pearl Compton 1971-72 *Billie Karnell 1972-73 Dr Taylor Turner 1973-74 Dr Ruth Lewis 1974-75 Dr Mary Marockie 1975-76 *Dr Jennie Bechtold 1976-77 *Dr Caroline Neal 1977-78 *Margie Leap 1978-79 Dr Pat Smith 1979-80 Melvin Graham 1980-82 Robert Harris 1982-83 *Jeanette Malson 1983-84 Carol Morgan 1984-85 *Sister Barbara Campbell 1985-86 Joyce Morris 1986-87 Ann Beck 1987-88 Clara Williams 1988-89 Debra Provance 1989-90 Julia Butler 1990-91 Dianna Wood 1991-92 Linda Reid 1992-93 *Deceased Presidents Lois Meadows 1993-94 Sharon Diaz 1994-95 Frances Horton 1995-96 Frank Mace 1996-97 John Griffith 1997-98 Millie Lively 1998-99 Barbara Korn 1999-2000 Jean Workman 2000-01 Denise White 2001-02 Sue Talbott 2002-03 Dennis Caldwell 2003-04 *Donna Adams 2004-05 Karen Ashbrook 2005-06 Aleda Hileman 2006-07 H Moke Post 2007-08 Viki Caldwell 2008-09 Mary Kay Wenysel 2009-10 Brenda Chadwell 2010-11 Kim Burris 2011-2012 Jone Hersch 2012-2013 36 Lifetime Members Honorary Dr Arreta Jaranko Current Joyce Morris Jean Pearcy Sandy Brown Jenny Bechtold Melvin Graham Joanna Fredeking Jean Workman Frank Mace Ruth Lewis Patricia Rice Lance Steelman Jan McNeel Mary Ann Triplett Janet Isenhart Leslie ClaybergerHaynes Sharon Cuomo Lois McCutcheon John Griffith, Jr Amanda Justice Anna Denise White Melissa Boothe Ronald Chadwell Sue Talbott Stacie Meadows Robert Harrison Erin Albaugh Anderson Ann Beck Beryle Stanton Tisha Nelson Dr Beth Musser Margie Suder Kim Jones Kezia Douglas Diana Kerr Alice Ann Hoff Dianna Wood Malvin (Dan) Daniel Martha McGovern Bruce Neal Patricia Hilton Patricia A Porter Judith Browning Diana Moore Yanero Jamey Weber Janet Foss Beth Lyons Terry Reale Christy Phares Maryanne Courtney 37 Arlene M Clausell Heidi Bradshaw Barbara Starliper Brenda Saunders Patricia Dixon Frances Horton Margaret Perri Judy Robinson Emily Robinson Michael L Queen June Nonnenberg Vickie Scott Samantha Satkowski-McCoy Tiffany Hall Darrell Thompson Demetrice Hardman Peggy Hockenberry Teresa Hofe Shelby Haines Ethel Gulas Margaret Ann Bays Mary Jo Holy Deborah Atwell Shirley Livingston Mary Ellen Sullivan Mary Agnes Bordman 59th WVRA Conference 38 Acknowledgements and Advertisements The West Virginia Reading Association would especially like to acknowledge: The Greenbrier Staff especially Cindi Napier, Kerry Baldwin, and Warren Ketterman Members of the West Virginia State University family for their support: The WVSU Land Grant Services, University Relations, the College of Professional Studies, the WVSU Jazz Ensemble, the WVSU Concert Choir, and especially Dr Sandra Orr, Dr Brenda Wilson, Barbara Korn, Pam McCarty, Adele Thumm, and Gloria Massey The First Lady of West Virginia’s Office Secretary of Education and the Arts, Kay Goodwin, and her staff for all their sessions The West Virginia Department of Education for all their sessions Silling, Architects and Planners in Charleston, West Virginia for sponsoring Bil Lepp The American Institute for Research in Washington DC for sponsoring Dr Gary Phillips presentation Conference Name Badges and Lanyards-Mc Graw Hill Education Conference Pens Provided by Huntington Banks WVRA Grocery Bags designed by-TGRAPHICS LLC-Charleston WV WVRA Grocery Bags were provided by WVRA as a gift to our members 39 West Virginia Authors (Registered as of the publication deadline of October 21, 2013) The West Virginia Reading Association would like to thank the following authors for their contributions to West Virginia Literature, Culture and History especially during the Sesquicentennial year of West Virginia Statehood Carolyn Adkins Bob Baber Marc Harshman Anne Johnson Bil Lepp James Martin Restona “Rusty” McQuade Beth Mollohan Cindy O’Brien Robin Ramey Anna Smucker Don Stansberry Karen Teel Angie Wilson Autographed books make an excellent holiday gift Drop by the West Virginia Author Tables in the Exhibit Hall during the conference, and consider purchasing these authors’ works 40 Exhibitors (As of the Publication Deadline of October 21, 2013) The West Virginia Reading Association would like to thank all exhibitors who have provided door prizes and displays of books, and materials for the conference Your contributions help make ths conference a success AFT-WV-Rosemary Jenkins, Sid Fragale, Jill James, Brandon Tinney, John Estep, Leah Hale MIMIO-Kelly Bratcher Renaissance Learning-Skip Hackworth, Holly Wehr Houghton Mifflin Harcourt-Bob Riley, Linny Powers Lakeshore Learning Materials-John French Scholastic-Steve McBride Universal Publishing-Josh Wasylyk, Sara Wasylyk, Thomas Wasylyk, Jennifer Schweighofer Townsend Press-George Henry Voyager Learning-Bill Maxwell Sopris Learning-Bill Maxwell Curriculum Associates-Corey Good Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers-Bernie Rich, Joe McMale, Carol Rich, Pat O’Neil WV State University Extension Service-Kelli Batch, Krystal Smith, Melissa Stewart, Ami Smith Booksource-Michael Gregory Frog Publications-Beverly Stoll Perma Bound Books-Brian Atchison, David Brumfield Triumph Learning-Chris Blaum Capstone Classroom-Chris Andrews, James Patsy Benchmark Education Co.-Christopher Andrews, James Patsy VariQuest Visual Learning Tools-Heidi Wolff KJ Kids’ Books-Kelly Kinsolving Pearson-Jennifer Jordan, Amanda Ansell Wheeling Jesuit University-Dan Angalich McGraw-Hill School Edu.-Mark Hunt, Wayne Bennett, Jim Boggess Okapi Publishing-Dan Carlson, Cam McIntyre Heinemann-Dan Carlson, Tom Hare, Cam McIntyre Four Dolphine Press-Jim Strawm, Chuck Stump McGraw Hill-Jim Wilson Representative Headline Books Inc 41 SILLING ASSOCIATES, INC Architects and Planners Charleston, West Virginia Proud Sponsors of Bil Lepp, WVRA Opening Keynote Speaker Bil Lepp West Virginia Author and Humorist Visit Silling at www.silling com 42 Reading Specialist Program Do you want to be a Reading Specialist? If so come to WVWC West Virginia Wesleyan If interested Contact Dr Lynn Rupp Director of MED www.wvwc.edu 43 Plan now to attend: 44 45 46 WVRA 58th Conference Overall Evaluation Form Please complete this form, and place it one of the Evaluation Form Containers at the Conference Registration Desk when you are leaving the conference The data we collect will be used for marketing this conference next year Please use the back of this page for additional comments I only attended this conference on Thursday, November 21, 2013 _I only attended this conference on Friday, November 22, 2013 _I attended both days of this conference 1-I did not attend this event or not applicable 2-Disagree 3-Agree 4-Highly Agree The conference gave me information to achieve some of my staff development goals this year The conference is an excellent opportunity for staff development This conference gave me ideas I could use in my classroom now or in the future 4 The Exhibit Hall contained materials that I would like to use or purchase for my classroom The Thursday General Session celebrated Tall-Tale-Telling as a part of West Virginia’s heritage Sammie Garnett’s Thursday Author Luncheon gave me a renewed sense of patriotism The play LOVE LETTERS contributed to my knowledge of dramatic literature The Friday General Session gave me some directions for the future of reading instruction and assessment The content of Anna Smucker’s Friday Author Luncheon motivated me to want to know more about West Virginia authors 10 I would highly recommend this conference 47 Item ... Contents CONFERENCE OVERVIEW WVRA PRESIDENT KATHY CHAPMAN’S WELCOME CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE THE 58TH CONFERENCE. .. 32 59TH WVRA CONFERENCE 38 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ADVERTISEMENTS 39 WEST VIRGINIA AUTHORS 40 EXHIBITORS 41 WVRA 58TH CONFERENCE OVERALL... will be WVRA Conference Hostesses to direct you Take the elevators to the WVRA Registration Table and Exhibit Hall When you exit the elevator, there will be signs directing you to the WVRA Conference