Brain-Friendly Strategies for Developing Student Writing Skills (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781412963503)

Anne Hanson is a Doctor of Educational Leadership whose research study dealt with the psychological syndrome of burnout in the No Child Left Behind′s high-stakes testing workplace. A National Board Certified language arts teacher with 20 years classroom experience, Hanson is a peer evaluator, recognized staff developer, and writing coach for teachers and students. Hanson′s awards and recognitions include Arizona Teacher of the Year finalist; Scottsdale Middle School Teacher of the Year; Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund scholar; New York Council for the Humanities scholar; and Arizona State University Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award. Anne′s passion for teacher and student advocacy has guided her to serve as teacher advocate and grievance representative for more than fifteen years. Advocacy has also influenced the design of her workshops which are as diverse as her audiences who range from administrators and teachers to parents and students. Topics include teacher and student burnout, high-stakes testing, issues facing today′s students, and writing workshops for teachers and students of all ages. Anne can be contacted at anne_hanson@qwest.net.