Community-Word Project

TESTIMONIALS

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  RACHAEL SCHEFRINTEACHING ARTIST

  "Through CWP, I am always investigating with my students the relationship between art forms and diverse ways of expression. Looking at multiple art forms enhances the students curiosity and skills, which results in a more thoughtful communicator."

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  DALE ANDERSONTEACHING ARTIST

  "When I'm in a classroom, I strive to instill a sense of community ownership in my students. It's great to work with an organization that encourages this and helps TAs achieve a greater goal than just teaching basic art skills or passing a test."

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  MRS. SFERRAZZACLASSROOM TEACHER P.S. 220, QUEENS

  “I have seen first hand that even students who struggle with language and reading can master higher level poetic skills. The artists come to the school well prepared and excited to meet with the students."

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  MS. BLANDINGCLASSROOM TEACHER, TYWLS QUEENS

  “The most important thing my students have learned is that their voices matter. And I am becoming increasingly more comfortable with integrating creative writing into my curriculum. The teaching artist was phenomenal!”

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  MR. BRANCACCIOCLASSROOM TEACHER P.S. 17, QUEENS

  “I loved the way the artists integrated art and language in creative and engaging ways. This year was our best experience yet! The artists were very professional, prepared, and innovative in their use of activities and artwork.”

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  RONALD CHIRONNATEACHING ARTIST

  "In very important ways, my CWP experience has made me much more adaptable. CWP emphasizes that a TA has to have the skills to adapt to whatever may occur."

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  EMILY SHUPRINCIPAL, BEA

  “All our students engage with Community-Word Project freshman year, so it builds a strong foundation for our school community. The focus on students' voices being important is key.”

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  PAMELLA ALLENTAP GRADUATE

  TAP prepared me to adapt to all kinds of collaborative teaching, as well as gave me the tools to handle challenging situations within the public school system.

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  FELIPE GALINDOTEACHING ARTIST

  CWP's poetry and murals projects let me work with kids of diverse backgrounds, ages and nationalities and share my passion for drawing and painting.

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  LUCY FRIEDMANEXPANDED SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBER

  CWP inspires kids to dream, create, and share. It gives them a voice filled with pride. I am hopeful that all kids not only become literate, but also enjoy literacy.

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  TERRI GREYPRINCIPAL, BHSWCA

  Our work with CWP helped with our Quality Review. It was used as evidence to prove we were doing what we said we were going to do.