In this episode Penny shares the speech she gave at the National Council of Teachers of English in November, 2009 when her book Write Beside Them was given the James N. Britton Award.
She titled the speech, “Risk, Voice, and Clarity in Teaching.”
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Penny delivers the wisdom that arrives when an authentic, meaningful journey has been taken through many classrooms, with many young lives, all in a search for better learning. She knows the writers’ craft as a bear to wrestle with and a trumpet to sound the good message. Throughout her speeches, her stories, her books, and even in the very voice she renders during her podcasts, the intelligence and compassion of a real teacher’s work are evident. Thank you, Penny, for speaking in a tenor so many educators recognize as our own. It hums in crafting and guiding and human living, far from standardization.
Very kind and thoughtful words! Thank you for sharing them here. I’m glad we are able to share Penny’s work through the podcasts and that you are enjoying listening.