Writing Center at Lincoln-Way - Very Popular

The Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board of Education heard a report at their January 10 meeting giving the board an overview of the new Writing Centers that were implemented into the curriculum at each high school this year.

Ellie Warning, Lincoln-Way East, and Renae Goldie, Lincoln-Way Central, reported that over 3000 individual students conferences have been given in the Writing Center during the first semester of this school year. The Writing Center teachers have been busy helping students with college application essays, giving mini-lessons for writing assignments, collaborating with teachers for creating writing assignments and giving guidance and support on essay revisions to hundreds of students.

Renea Goldie added, “In addition, for second semester the Writing Centers are working on ACT writing preparation, term paper research nights at both schools for students; help with scholarship essays and help with Advanced Placement Literature and language testing.”
                  
Ellie Warning introduced two students from Lincoln-Way East who spoke in support of the program.

                   “I initially visited the Writing Center to receive help with my college essays. I liked it so much, that now I volunteer as a tutor and help other students,”said a Lincoln-Way East student.

                   “I was seeking help with my essays and now I am a tutor helping seniors with college applications and juniors seeking help with resource essays,”said by another eager Lincoln-Way East student.

Renae Goldie also introduced two students from Lincoln-Way Central who are involved with the writing program.

                   A senior and student tutor at Central and stated, “I enjoy working with a broad base of students and helping them improve their writing skills.”
                   A Central junior who also volunteers as a tutor told board members, “I enjoy being a tutor, but I also appreciate the teachers helping me improve my own writing skills.”

Lincoln-Way Central teachers providing support for the Writing Center are: Sandra Rogina, English department chair, Renae Goldie, Sara Davy, Michelle Schiller, Jayce Shilkaitis and Dianne Shorter.

Lincoln-Way East teachers providing support for the Writing Center are: Tom Anstett, English department chair, Ellie Warning, Lisa McAllister, Karen McConnell, Jamie O’Connor and Patty Walker.