Albany Middle School site co-coordinator Nancy Whitney forwards this expression of thanks from a student in Mr. Pressnall's class to a WCC volunteer. I don't know if there's a better statement of validation for the efforts of our writer coaches.
"I remember how much help I got with the Mandala essay. You taught me how to rearrange the paragraphs to flow better and how to make a reader be 'hooked' into the story. I appreciate how thoughtful and patient you were and how you always had new suggestions. I remember all the encouragement I got with the I-Search, and how that encouragement gave me that extra push to help me finish. It was nice to go to someone who won't judge you for what you write, only help you improve."
Bob Menzimer