At the WriterCoach Connection Volunteer Appreciation Party on March 28, Kathleen Hallam, WCC site coordinator at King Middle School in Berkeley, presented the Community Alliance for Learning Marilyn Alberts Award to a long-time coach and one of the program's first site coordinators, Pam Crane. Pam continued serving WCC long after her kids had graduated from the Berkeley schools, and continues as an invaluable writer coach to this day. She brings her boundless energy, focus, and skills to the table every time she coaches and has guided countless students to more effective writing over the years.
The Marilyn Alberts Award is presented annually to a WCC participant who embodies the skill and selfless dedication of Marilyn Alberts, a veteran educator who serves WCC as a coach and coach trainer and offers the organization guidance informed by a long career in the classroom.
Congratulations to Pam, a richly deserving honoree!
Pam Crane, left, accepts CAFL's Marilyn Alberts Outstanding Volunteer Award from Kathleen Hallam at this year's Volunteer Appreciation party on March 28.
Bob Menzimer