Building on the momentum of the inaugural year, Cohort 2 deepened the ECWP’s impact, uniting educators to explore writing, pedagogy, and leadership in a dynamic, collaborative institute.
Participants
In 2016, Cohort 2 brought together 25 dedicated educators from the Escambia County School District for an intensive 12-day Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute. These fellows fully immersed themselves in collaborative learning, refining their teaching practices and strengthening their own writing. Beyond the summer institute, they collectively contributed 1,000 hours of professional development across the county, extending the ECWP’s reach and impact in local classrooms.
Yvonne Akers | 5th Grade, McArthur Elementary School
Kelty Barber | Kindergarten, Hellen Caro Elementary School
Elizabeth Benoit | 4th Grade, McArthur Elementary School
Sarah Bookheimer | Teacher Consultant, C.A. Weis Elementary School
Alison Brantley | 3rd Grade, Brentwood Elementary School
Laura Coats | 8th Grade, Bailey Middle School
Amanda Choat | 2nd Grade, Lipscomb Elementary School
Sally Costa | 3rd Grade/Teacher Consultant, Hellen Caro Elementary School
Whitney Daws | 7th Grade, Woodham Middle School
Marilyn Durrant | 8th Grade, Ferry Pass Middle School
Nicole Everette | 2nd Grade, Jim Allen Elementary School
Judy Fielder | 1st Grade, Hellen Caro Elementary School
Emily Susie Forrester | 7th-8th Grade, Ferry Pass Middle School
Kaitlin Frando | 4th Grade, West Pensacola Elementary School
Brittany Grassman | 1st Grade, Ferry Pass Elementary School
Angelia Grimes-Graeme | 1st Grade, Hellen Caro Elementary School
Jenna Henderson | Teacher Consultant, C.A. Weis Elementary School
Megan Judge | 6th-8th Grade, Brown Barge Middle School
Holly Kendrick | 8th Grade, Ranson Middle School
Kari Lindeman | 1st Grade, C.A. Weis Elementary School
Catherine Mabry | 6th Grade, Ferry Pass Middle School
Emily McMillan | 1st Grade, C.A. Weis Elementary School
Jessica McMillan | 6th-8th Grade, Brown Barge Middle School
Karyn Trong | 6th-8th Grade, Bellview Middle School
Magen Williams | Kindergarten, Beulah Elementary School
Top 5 Candidates for Teacher of the Year
Two teachers from Cohort 2 were in the Top 5 Candidates for Escambia County Teacher of the Year.
Angelia Grimes
School: Hellen Caro Elementary Grade: 1st-grade Self-Contained ESE Classroom Years of Teaching: 6
Professional Credentials: Certified to teach Elementary (Kindergarten through sixth grade) and Exceptional Student Education.
Quote from Principal Sandy Moore, “Mrs. Grimes-Graeme is truly a teacher who loves to teach. She creates a classroom environment that ensures that all students are successful and she firmly believes that every child can, and will, learn in her classroom.”
Emily McMillan Watford
School: C.A. Weis Elementary School Grade: 2nd grade Years of Teaching: 10
Professional Credentials: Certified to teach Elementary (Kindergarten to 6th grade), ESOL (English as a second language)
Quote from Principal Holly Magee, “When you walk into Ms. McMillan’s classroom, you will see standards-based, student driven, teaching at it’s best. She also teaches so much more than the academic child in her room. She teaches her students to be polite, thoughtful, and to do for others.”
Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
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Educators collaborated during the 2016 Emerald Coast Writing Project Institute, engaging in dynamic discussions on writing, teaching, and professional growth.
