November 2018 – Writing In My Hand

Holidays Are a Time of Reflection, How Will You Spend Your Time this Season?

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Janet Ilko

The frenzy of the holiday season is upon us. The holidays are not always a happy time, but they are always a time for reflection. They have definitely always been a cause for celebration on our household, and traditionally filled with family, friends and lots of reasons to celebrate. But this year is different. This…

Be the Spark

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Janet Ilko

I have been quite the busy writing teacher over the past quarter. In fact so busy that my space lay dormant while I took the quarter to teach my students how to fill theirs. So many posts written in my head that never got to the page. I wanted to, I often tried, but as…

Writing for Change

Welcome to the site. The ability to effectively communicate in the academic classroom and in society gives students and educators the power to create change in our world. I have been an educator for over three decades, empowering students and educators to share their stories beyond the confines of the four walls of the classroom. My goal is to be the catalyst and inspiration for students giving educators and writers the tools and support they need to create literacy filled classrooms embody equity and empowerment.

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