FEATURE TEACHER
VATE wants to recognize all the amazing English teachers in Virginia! Fill out this form to tell us about yourself or a colleague. Then we’ll feature you on our social media platforms.
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FEATURE TEACHER
VATE recognizes Nena Foster-Pritchard as our Feature Teacher this month.
Nena’s favorite quote is “Love is so short, forgetting is so long.” – Pablo Neruda. This is her 25th year as a teacher! She has taught English Language Arts for every grade 6-12, and is a Virginia Tech graduate. She holds a Master of Education in Reading (VCU), and she has been a reading specialist and reading coach during her career, too. Nena is currently working toward adding a Teacher Leader endorsement to her teaching certificate.
Career highlight so far: Being a finalist for the 2023 Teacher of the Year for Hanover County Public Schools. “
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Vol. 73, Issue 1:
Reading and Writing
as Refuge and Discovery
“Poetry isn’t a profession, it’s a way of life. It’s an empty basket; you put your life into it and make something out of that.”
-Mary Oliver
VATE Awards!
Did you know VATE has awards? And some award winners receive funding to attend our annual fall conference! Consider nominating yourself or a colleague today! Click here to find out more and submit a nomination!
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VATE’s Federal Funding Letter
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VATE 2020, Oct 23-24
We are excited to announce our 2020 Conference. Register for the conference, book your hotel, or submit a proposal today!
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2020 Golden Nib Writing Contest for Teens
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