“Rediscover West Virginia through Reading” is the theme of the 58 th 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 150 th 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 do 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.
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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................2
WVRA PRESIDENT KATHY CHAPMAN’S WELCOME ..............................................................................4
CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM ..........................................................................................................5
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE ................................................................................................7
THE 58
TH
CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE ..................................................................................................8
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013-AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS ...........................................................9
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 58
TH
CONFERENCE OVERALL EVALUATION FORM .................................................................... 47
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It is an honor and a privilege to welcome you to the 58 th 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
45 th President
West Virginia Reading Association
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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
Viki Caldwell and Janet Foss
Co-Hospitality Chairs
Jenny Stucin
Citations and Awards
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
Kathy Blue
Patricia Dixon
Becky Hatfield
Elaine Hussell
Conference Hostesses
Cheryl Jeffers
Janet Lutz
Sue Moore
Shawn Sergent
Devan Simmons
Carol Turley
Kati Wade
Session Presiders are listed with their sessions

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 exhibits-
Knowland, 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.
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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.
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Room and
Location
WV Room
Conference
Center
Governor
Hall
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Mountaineer
Room
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Session Title
Session
Type
Empowering West Virginia Readers through Trade Books and the
Daily 5
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
Workshop
Awareness Tapping e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia
Presenter: Becky Calwell, Editor, e-WV, West Virginia Humanities Council
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
Workshop
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
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Room and
Location
Knowland
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Continued
Session Title Session
Type
Awareness
Rayburn
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Johnson
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Stewart
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Presider –Brandon Harvey
Reading West Virginia
Presenter: Vickie Linville, Literacy Instructional
Coach 6 – 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
Growing Fluent Readers
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
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
Awareness
Awareness
Awareness
“I just read that…But what did it say?”
Presenter: Brandon Harvey, Literacy Consultant
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 do a hands-on activity to put interactive editing and writing to use. Materials and handouts provided.
Presider –Brandon Harvey
Awareness
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Room and
Location
WV Room
Governor
Hall
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Mountaineer
Room
Knowland
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Session Title
Empowering West Virginia Readers through Trade Books and the
Daily 5 (Concluded)
Concert in Con-“Text”: West Virginia Symphony Project SCALE
Student-Centered Arts Learning Environment
Presenter: Linda Andresen, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Education
Consultant.
Once upon a time, there was a concert about three pigs and wolf. Creative participants explored the story from many curricular angles and found more joy in learning than they ever imagined!
Presider-Shawn Sergent
Wild and Wonderful: West Virginia History through Integrated
Instruction (Concluded)
WV Authors and NxGen Reading
Presenter: Janet Kerby, ELA Coordinator
Hidden Promise Consortium
Glenville State College
Do you need ideas to teach WV Authors using Problem Based learning (PBL)?
Several teachers will share lessons they developed in a 2013 Glenville State summer workshop. Electronic resource links will be provided.
Presider-Melody Wise
A Gallery Walk of Literature
Presenters-Debra Holley and Karen Dillon
This section connects student writing using student literature. Sample packets of lesson plans will be distributed.
Presider-Michael White
Rayburn
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Session
Type
Workshop
Awareness
Workshop
Awareness
Awareness
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Flags are almost as old as civilization. Imperial Egypt as well as the armies of Babylon, Chaldea, and Assyria followed the colors of their kings. The Old Testament of the Bible frequently mentions the use of banners distinguishing different tribes and people.
Many flags of different designs were present in parts of the American colonies before the
Revolution, and when the struggle for independence united the colonies, those colonists wanted a single flag to represent our new nation. It was not until shortly before the Civil War that the
Stars and Stripes actually became the National Colors.
Since 1777 our national colors have changed 26 times. The current design for “Old Glory” was adopted on July 4 th , 1960. Our flag is the most widely known symbol in our country, and is easily identified throughout the world. Not only does it mark our government office, Forts, Bases, and sea ports, it adorns our ships, planes, as well as every Soldier, Airmen, and Marine.
During official ceremonies, the national colors are always given the position of highest honors and will be positioned to the far right of unit, state, or other organizational flags.
Throughout the posting of the colors, military members, both past and present, will stand at attention, remain silent, and render their salute, while all others in attendance shall stand and place their right hand over their heart. Both actions are symbolic ways of rendering our respect to the Nation’s Flag and to the men and women living and deceased who served this country.
When instructed by President Chapman, please rise and remain standing for the posting of the colors followed by the Pledge to the Flag.
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Kathy Chapman
WVRA President
Marcie Craig Post
IRA Executive Director
Kay Goodwin
Secretary of Education and the Arts
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Chesapeake Room
11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Bil Lepp
West Virginia Heritage
Keynote Speaker
Posting the Colors– WV State University, Yellow Jacket Battalion
Pledge to the Flag – Kathy Chapman
Introduction of the WVRA President
Dr. Martha Dean, Superintendent Webster County Schools
Kathy Chapman, WVRA President
Marcie Craig Post, IRA Executive Director
Greetings from W V Education and the Arts
Kay Goodwin, Secretary of Education and the Arts
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Kay Goodwin
Keynote Address
Bill Lepp
“My Fourth Grade Teacher Was Secretly Wonder Woman”
Announcements and Adjournment
Kathy Chapman, WVRA President
Bil Lepp is sponsored by Silling Architects and Planners in Charleston, WV
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Cost-$40.00 per person-Advance Purchase Required with WVRA Conference Registration
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Room and
Location
McKinley
Conference
Center
Hayes
Conference
Center
WV Room
Conference
Center
Culinary
Arts
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Session Title Session
Type
Common Core for the Uncommon Kid
Presenter: Helen C. Long
National Educational Consultant
The Bedrock lessons from reading research are being forgotten in the current discussion of the CCSS. Participants will learn of the prerequisite skills critical to achieving the CCSS and the best approaches to support students who struggle to read during the CCSS era.
Presider-Helen C. Long &
Robert Pasternack PhD
How Technology Can Engage, Motivate and Deepen Student Learning
Presenter: Kellie Swisher, Academic
Instructional Coach
Tips, strategies and activities to help motivate and engage student learning while easily integrating technology with Common Core State Standards. (An IPAD 2 or above is needed)
Presider-Sharon Diaz
The Great Bridge Building Contest: Cross over the Curriculum with
Reading and Writing
Presenter: Erin Sponaugle
2014 West Virginia Teacher of the Year
Use a children’s book about the building of the Philippi Bridge to integrate reading and writing in this project based learning experience!
Presider-Erin Sponaugle
Discover the Social Studies/Early Literacy Connection
Presenter: Karen Ashbrook, President of The
Early Literacy Council
Help children make cross-curricular connections that facilitate future learning.
Lakeshore Learning Materials and regional manager John French partner with the
Early literacy Council to provide a fun-filled hands on workshop with refreshments and door prizes.
Presider-Kati Wade
Workshop
Awareness
Workshop
Workshop
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Room and
Location
Governor
Hall
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Mountaineer
Room
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Johnson
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
McKinley
WV Room
Culinary
Arts
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Continued
Session Title
Muddling Through
Muddling Through
Presenter: Bill Lepp Parenting Session
Presenter: Bill Lepp Parenting Session
The adventures and misadventures of West Virginia author and storyteller Bill Lepp. “I
The adventures and misadventures of West Virginia author and storyteller Bill Lepp. “I always wanted to be an author but soon realized that it can be difficult to get people to unless they can outrun you.” unless they can outrun you.” Presider-Jone Hersch
Presider-Jone Hersch
Working With “Wonderful Words” in
West Virginia
Session
Workshop
Presenter: Wendy DeCrow, Senior Educational
Consultant
Come explore the wonderful world of words! Based on research and CCSS, this session weighs in on which words should be taught, and best practices that lead to ownership. Experience hands-on activities addressing idioms, shades of meaning and vocabulary in writing.
Presider-Devan Simmons
An Early Education Exploration of West Virginia
A through Z
Awareness
Presenter: Angela Icard, Assistant Professor at Bethany College
Krenna Allender, Early Education Specialist at West Virginia Liberty University
To strengthen the early education curriculum, participants will gain key instructional strategies aligned with next Generation Standards. During the interactive presentation, early educators will become knowledgeable of techniques that integrate the curriculum and strengthen state pride. Through the exploration of West Virginia A-Z, state symbols and attractions will be infused with developmentally appropriate leaning experiences.
Presider-Krenna Allender
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Common Core for the Uncommon Kid (CONCLUDED)
The Great Bridge Building Contest: Cross over the Curriculum with
Reading and Writing
(CONCLUDED)
Workshop
Workshop
Discover the Social Studies/Early Literacy Connection (CONCLUDED) Workshop
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Room and
Location
Governor
Hall
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Mountaineer
Room
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (Continued)
Session Title
Rediscovering and Revolutionizing the Potential of West Virginia
Students' Vocabulary Learning, K-12
Presenter: Shane Templeton, Professor
Emeritus of Literacy Studies at
University of Nevada
In the context of Common Core Expectations for Vocabulary Learning, we will explore the promise and potency of vocabulary instruction that underlies West
Virginia Students’ Reading and Writing across all subject domains.
Presider-Pat Dixon
Working With “Wonderful Words” in
West Virginia (CONCLUDED)
Session
Type
Feature
Workshop
Knowland
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Rayburn
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Stewart
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Promoting Reading From Dr. Seuss to the Charleston Gazette
Presenter: Janet Lutz, Retired Teacher
Eric Watts, Retired Principal
Encouraging children to read through parental help, a variety of books and newspapers and fun activities.
Presider-Becky Hatfield
Get Your Feet Wet With Take One
Presenter: Teresa Epperley, Lead Academic
Coach at West Virginia Department
Of Education
Not ready to make the full commitment to become a national Board candidate?
Consider Take One! Where you can “get your feet wet” by committing to focus on one portfolio entry.
Presider-Teresa Epperley
An Author Visit: A Celebration of Learning
Presenter: Sammie Garnett, Retired Educator/
Author
How can you enhance reading and writing programs in your school, and stimulate an interest in books? Solution: visit this session and learn the “how-to’s” of hosting a successful author visit.
Presider-Carol York
Awareness
Awareness
Awareness
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The Eisenhower Suites
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
WVRA President Kathy Chapman, Presiding
The Eddie C. Kennedy Reading Teacher of the Year
Nominees
Leann Burton
Marion County
Monongah Elementary
Kersten Marquart
Marshall County
Sherrad Middle
Jeanne Sayre
Mason County
Roosevelt Elementary
The Madge McDaniel Award
Nominees
Viki Caldwell
Cabell County
Brenda Chadwell
Roane County
The Dr. Jennie Bechtold Award
Dr. J. Paige Carney
WV State U
Nominees
Leslie Markle
Webster County
Webster Springs Elem.
Amy Merrill
Marion County
East Dale Elementary
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Rebecca Roll
Mason County
New Haven Elementary

The Cynthia Lorentz-Cook Award
Nominees
Fayette County Reading Council-Kati Wade
“PAAL/R.E.A.D. Project with Animal Assisted Literacy”
Marion County Reading Council-Diane Walker
“A Book for Each Angel”
Mason County Reading Council-Shawn Sergent
“Bear Babies Enjoy Adult Reading”
Webster County Highlander Reading Council-Aleda Hileman
“23 Shots: The Author behind the Book”
The Dr. Mary Marockie Touch of Class Award
Jefferson County Reading Council
The Parents and Reading Honor Council Awards
Brooke County Reading Council - Sharon Cuomo
Cabell County Reading Council - Monika Jackson
Marion County Reading Council - Lisa McCombs
Mason County Reading Council - Shawn Sergent
Preston County Reading Council -Pat Dixon
Roane County Reading Council - Bruce Neal
Media in Education Grant 2013 Recipients
Sara Singleton-First Grade, Beaver Elementary, Nicholas County
Project Title "iPod Touch in the Classroom"
Sharon Ray-Sixth Grade, Glade Middle, Webster County
Project Title "D.I.P.S. Discovering Infinite Possibilities in School
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Cabell County
Davis Creek Elementary
Martha Elementary
Jefferson County
T. A. Lowery Elementary
Kanawha County
Alban Elementary
Bridgeview Elementary
Piedmont Elementary
Sissonsville Elementary
Mason County
Ashton Elementary
2013 Media Schools Project Winners
Beale Elementary
Leon Elementary
New Haven Elementary
Point Pleasant Intermediate
Point Pleasant Jr. Sr.
Point Pleasant Primary
Roosevelt Elementary
Wahama High School
Nicholas
Birch River Elementary
Mt. Nebo Elementary
Panther Creek Elementary
Richwood Middle
Summersville Elementary
Roane County
Geary Elementary
Webster County
Diana Elementary
Spencer Elementary
Glade Elementary
Hacker Valley Elementary
Dixie Elementary Webster Springs Elementary
Gauley River Elementary Webster County High School
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The West Virginia Reading Association
Proudly Announces a Free Public Performance of
Sponsored by Drs. Henry and Mary Marockie
To Celebrate Their 50 th Wedding Anniversary
With their WVRA Family
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Services, Inc.
“We are looking forward to doing the play. It is a wonderful story of friendship and love over the years.” said Moke and Mary Post who took a break from their rehearsal schedule. “We have been married 24 years. We have one daughter,
Emma, who is a junior at WVU.
“We met during a show of South Pacific in the beginning season of the Elkins
Community Theatre. We have been involved in a few shows when the Covered
Bridge Playhouse was in existence in Philippi.”
The performance will be held in Eisenhower Suite B at 5:00 p.m. at the
Greenbrier and will conclude at 6:15 p.m. with one brief intermission
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Room and
Location
McKinley
Conference
Center
Hayes
Conference
Center
WV Room
Culinary
Arts
8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Session Title
What’s New In Children’s Books-2013?
Presenters: Dr. Barbara Ornstein, Professor,
Associate Director of the Children’s
Literature Centre, Frostburg State
University
Dr. William Bingham Professor Emeritus,
Director of the Children’s Literature
Centre, Frostburg State University
A wide variety of the best in children’s books for 2013 will be shared, as well as curricular extensions/activities to connect to the Common Core.
Presider-Dr. Barbara Ornstein
Bringing Digital Texts and Technologies Into Daily Language Arts Instruction
Presenter: Shelia Sargent-Martin, Asst. Prof.
And Director of Teacher Education,
Bluefield State College
Donna Savage, Director of Cooperative
Teacher Education, ODU
Participants will explore incorporating digital literacy in daily language arts instruction through hands-on opportunities to read and respond to digital texts. Digital reading strategies and response options using technologies will be demonstrated.
Presider-Donna Savage
West Virginia: Discovering the Mountain State through Integrating
Arts and Literacy
Presenter: Stephanie Lang, Substitute teacher
Mylan Park Elementary
The objective is to help elementary school teachers include arts into curriculum. The content will include different creative art experiences and literacy that relates to learning about West Virginia. A variety of teaching materials will be discussed.
Presider-Martha Davis
Bringing Reading to Life!
Presenter: Bonita Dunn, Extension Specialist; Jaime Adkins, STEM Education
Coordinator; Shelley Washington, Extension Agent WVSU Extension
An interactive workshop that explores engaging methodologies which incorporate
Reading and literacy into STEM, nutrition and agricultural-based activities. These
Activities will not only increase student affinity for readying but enhance knowledge and skill development options outside of the academic environment.
Presider-Martha Davis
Session
Type
Workshop
Workshop
Awareness
Workshop
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Room and
Location
Governor
Hall
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Mountaineer
Room
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Knowland
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Stewart
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. (Continued)
Session Title
Discover/Rediscover West Virginia via Giga Pan Technology and Local
Book Club
Presenter: Cheryl Jeffers, Vice President
Lincoln County Reading Council
This student led presentation will focus on the impact belonging to a school book club has on its members. Presenters will share how their love of reading and education in general was enhanced by offering their perspectives on their book club experience, in particular their GigaPan Technology Project, Discover /Rediscover West Virginia.
Presider-Alvyce Anne Moore
Discover Innate Reading Ability Through Intentional Movement
Presenter: Don Wetsel, L. Ac., International Faculty
Member, Brain Gym International
Learn about and experience the power of the intentional movements of Brain Gym to reduce stress, support whole-brain integration, and cultivate effortless reading ability.
Presider-Don Wetsel
Eliminating Illiteracy in West Virginia through Adaptive Reading and
Focused Outreach
Presenter: Dr. David Moran
West Virginia University
Illiteracy in West Virginia (20%, 4 th
grade level) can be eliminated through appropriate outreach, cultural sensitivity, modern adaptive learning technology and appropriate subject matter.
Presider-Lori Wall
Vocabulary, Everyplace , Everywhere!
Presenter: LeAnn Johnson,
Visiting Assistant Professor
Shepherd University
Create a love for learning new and interesting words! A hands-on workshop of both implicit and explicit instructional activities that utilize active involvement and embed new vocabulary into everyday routines.
Presider-Kathy Blue
Session
Type
Awareness
Workshop
Awareness
Workshop
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Rowland
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. (Continued)
Family and Community Engagement: The Pathway to a New West
Virginia
Presider: Dr. Carolyn Suppa.
Licensed Psychologist, WVDE Adult and Technical
Family and community engagement significantly contributes to improved student and school outcomes. Methods for building effective engagement practices supporting student and school success, including literacy development, will be discussed.
Presider-Linda Keeney
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Awareness
Room
And
Location
McKinley
Hayes
WV Room
Conference
Center
Session Title
What’s New In Children’s Books-2013?
(CONCLUDED)
Bringing Digital Texts and Technologies Into Daily Language Arts
Instruction (CONCLUDED)
Teaching Students How to Read the Bible in West Virginia and
Beyond
Presenter: Eleanor Rupp, Retired Teacher
Mercer County Schools
Learning to read the Bible (even within Court restrictions) contributes to students’ enrichment and comprehension not only of the Bible, but of other great works infused with biblical themes.
Presider-Wayne Pelts
Bringing Reading to Life (CONCLUDED) Culinary
Arts
Governor
Hall
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Rediscovering and Revolutionizing the Potential of West Virginia
Students' Vocabulary Learning, K-12
Presenter: Shane Templeton, Professor
Emeritus of Literacy Studies at the
University of Nevada
In the context of Common Core Expectations for Vocabulary learning, we will explore the promise and potency of vocabulary instruction that underlies West Virginia
Students’ Reading and Writing across all subject domains.
Presider-Mary Kay Wensyel
Session
Type
Workshop
Workshop
Awareness
Workshop
Feature
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Mountaineer
Room
Rayburn
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Discover Innate Reading Ability Through Intentional Movement
(CONCLUDED)
Blast Off With Family Literacy Night
Presenters: Jennifer Eller and Mllie Toppe, Reading
Specialists in Wetzel County
How to organize a family literacy night, focusing on selected reading strategies, math, science, and rockets. The necessary steps involved and ways to get the family to attend.
Presider-Sharon Cuomo
Session Title Room and
Location
Johnson
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
WV State University Teacher Education Candidates Create
University
Community Connections
Presenter: Dr. Paige Carney, Education
Professor with West Virginia State
Barbara Korn, ED Professor with
West Virginia State University
Katie McDilda, ED Professor with
West Virginia State University
Teacher candidates and professors will present a community partnership event implemented with Malden Elementary students and families. Presenters will share their home connection activities linked to the book, More Than Anything Else.
Presider-Sara Singleton
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Session Title Room and
Location
WV Room
Conference
Center
Put the Story Back in the Story Problem
Presenter: John Ford, Coordinator
Office of Federal Programs
This session’s participations will solve story problems and reflect on the connections between the mathematics and literacy focusing on the importance of the “story” in engaging students in the mathematics.
Presider-Kim Burris
Workshop
Awareness
Session
Type
Awareness
Session
Type
Awareness
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Culinary
Arts
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Chesapeake
Room
Governor
Hall
Room and
Location
Mountaineer
Room
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Knowland
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. (Continued)
A SONG FOR WEST VIRGINIA-
The Official Sesquicentennial Poem by
Marc Harshman, WV Poet Laureate
Enjoy the poem that has brought crowds to their feet in Charleston, Wheeling, and
Lewisberg this past summer as Mr. Harshman celebrates the unique history and culture that is West Virginia here in its 150 th
year. Besides the reading of this work and new material from ALL THAT FEEDS US: THE WEST VIRGINIA POEMS, he will share past work by WV laureates Louise McNeill and Irene McKinney, as well as the background for his creation of this year’s sesquicentennial poem.
Presider-Rebecca Roll
Concert by
The West Virginia State University
Concert Choir and Jazz Ensemble
An Open Forum with Marci Post
IRA Executive Secretary
Presider-Dr. Mary Marockie
Session Title
Why Doesn’t West Virginia’s Rich Literary Heritage Translate into a
Love of Reading
Presenter: Mary Kay Bond, Executive Director
Read Aloud West Virginia
Learn multiple ways the Read Aloud program can help educators motivate students and their families to WANT to read. Explore Read Aloud’s role in improving vocabulary, listening skills and fluency.
Presider-Katie McDilda
Rediscover Content Literacy Strategies through Informational Text
Presenter: Dr. Charline Barnes Rowland,
Associate Professor
West Virginia University
English Language Arts (ELA) Common Core Standards are now part of reading instruction in West Virginia. Learn about some strategies to improve reading and writing of informational texts. Selected books from West Virginia authors will be presented. Learn about professional resources. Handouts will be provided.
Presider-Dr. Charline Barnes Rowland
Feature
Awareness
Awareness
Session
Type
Awareness
Awareness
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Rayburn
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. (Continued)
What’s In a Name? The Debate on What to Name This State
Presenter: Dr. Lynn Rupp, Director of the
Masters Program
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Dr. Robert Rupp, Professor of History
and Political Science, WVWC
Using the actual transcript of the debate to name this state, participants will enjoy a
Reader’s Theatre production of the process used to decide on the name West
Virginia.
Presider-Chrisanne Diaz
Awareness
Johnson
Upper
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
It’s Not a Story-Now What?
Presenter: Dr. Frances L. Boyd, Associate Professor
Waynesburg University,
Waynesburg, PA
This presentation provides approaches, activities and engagement to assist with the transition from fiction to informational text for upper elementary and middle level students.
Presider-Jenny Stucin
Awareness
Shane Templeton
Emeritus Professor
Univeristy of Nevada, Reno
Marc Harshman
Current
West Virginia Poet Laureate
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Kathy Chapman
WVRA President
Joanne Jaeger Tomblin
First Lady of
West Virginia
Dr. Gary Phillips
WV Homecoming
Scholar, American
Institute for Research
Friday, November 22, 2013
Chesapeake Room
11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Kathy Chapman, WVRA President
Joanne Jaeger Tomblin, First Lady of West Virginia
Kathy Chapman, WVRA President
Kathy Chapman, WVRA President
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Barbara Crawford-Presider
Menu-The Café Carleton exclusive Lunch Buffet
Cost-$40.00 per person-Advance Purchase Required with WVRA Conference Registration
Sponsored in memory of all steel workers
Sponsored by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
To Honor Past And Current Presidents of WVRA
The Taft Room, 12:15-1:30 p.m.
By Invitation Only
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Room and
Location
WV Room
Conference
Center
1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Session Title
Wild, Wonderful Web 2.0-Get Your Students “Wired” to Research,
Write and Report
Session
Type
Feature
Presenter: Erin Sponaugle, 2014 West Virginia
Teacher of the Year
Learn how to use these online tools to get your students to be enthusiastic about researching, writing, and presenting about the Mountain State!
Presider-Erin Sponaugle
Integration of Language Arts and Fine Motor Skills in PreK-Grade 3 Awareness Culinary
Arts
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Governor
Hall
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Presenter: Amy Cowan, Speech/Language
Pathologist
Marlo Hornsby, Occupational
Therapist
The objective of this program is to provide an effective teaching tool to the pre-k through third grade teacher as well as a special education teacher who needs ideas to enhance language development and fine motor skills. It is aligned with the
Language Arts Common Core Standards as well as the WV Early learning Standards
Framework.
Presider-Christy Chapman
Confronting Adversity: (RE-) Discovering Resilient Young People in
West Virginia Fiction
Awareness
Mountaineer
Room
Bunker/
Exhibit Hall
Area
Presenter: Don K. Philpot, Assistant Professor
Reading Faculty
Shippensburg University
Six remarkable young people are featured in the awardwinning children’s novels
Summer of the Swans (1970), Shiloh (1991), Missing May (1993), and Belle Prater’s
Boy (1998). These individuals respond positively to adverse situations and demonstrate resiliency. This presentation focuses on the fictional world experiences of Sara, Marty, Summer, Cletus, Gypsy, and Woodrow, and argues that middle school students can benefit greatly by exploring the ways young people respond to adverse situations.
Presider-Dr. Don K. Philpot
West Virginia Heritage Day Celebration
Presenter: Angie Wilson
Title 1 Teacher, Mercer County
Gain information on how to conduct a parent involvement activity that teaches students about our rich heritage while meeting Next Generation Standards in 4 subjects.
Presider-Jeannie Blake
Awareness
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Please Note: there will be two meetings held at the same time.
President Chapman will lead us through both meetings.
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OVERVIEW
This report to the general membership is a conference first. The purpose of this report is designed to give all West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) members a brief summary of our activities during the last year.
The West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) celebrated its 45 th Anniversary as an International Reading Association State Affiliate. Our association is one of the oldest state affiliates in the International Reading Association (IRA). During the summer WVRA also celebrated its 35 th Leadership Conference in
Morgantown, West Virginia. The WVRA Executive Board Meets quarterly throughout the year.
Kathy Chapman was installed as the 45 th president in June 2013. Her theme for her presidential year is DARE TO DREAM. She has attended District meetings during the summer.
REDISCOVER WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH READING is the theme of this year’s
The theme coincides with the 150 th Anniversary of West Virginia Statehood and is an official West Virginia Sesquicentennial Event.
READING WITH THE ARTS; OFF THE CHARTS is the theme of the 59 th
Conference. Vice President Tony Nichols will be the Conference Coordinator for this conference to be held at The Greenbrier on November 20 and 21, 2014.
Under the leadership of Dennis Caldwell, WVRA Treasurer, the organization stays within its budget and fiscally responsible. The major fund raising activity is the annual conference.
Kim Burris as membership chair reports that we have a total of 332 members as of October 16, 2013.
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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
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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
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*Presidents listed are those who were in office when the award was received.
STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS
State Officers
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
District Directors
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 Janet Foss, Co-Hospitality
Teresa Brown, Authors Kim Copley, International Programs
Jean Workman, Bylaws & Handbook Pat Myers, IRA Honor Councils
Sharon Cuomo, Co-Citations & Awards Dr. Mary Marockie, Long Range Planning
Jenny Stuccin, Co-Citations & Awards Kati Wade, Co-Media in Education
Bob Harrison, Conference Coordinator Becky Hatfield, Co-Media in Education
Chrisanne Diaz, Membership Mentee Margie Suder, Parents & Reading
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
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
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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
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
Past Presidents
Lois Meadows 1993-94
Sharon Diaz 1994-95
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
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
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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 Clayberger-
Haynes
Sharon Cuomo
Lois McCutcheon
John Griffith, Jr.
Amanda Justice
Anna Denise White
Melissa Boothe
Lifetime Members
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
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
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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Bil Lepp
West Virginia Author and Humorist
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4. The Exhibit Hall contained materials that I would like to use or purchase for my classroom.
5. The Thursday General Session celebrated Tall-Tale-Telling as a part of West Virginia’s heritage.
6. Sammie Garnett’s Thursday
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7. The play LOVE LETTERS contributed to my knowledge of dramatic literature.
8. The Friday General Session gave me some directions for the future of reading instruction and assessment.
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