The Writing Zone is staffed by trained undergraduate and graduate WCU students. Many if the students are in the BSED English or Literature program. Our staff changes yearly.

Project Director
Dr. Hannah Ashley
610-738-0499
hashley@wcupa.edu

Teacher Partners
Henderson High School: Mr. O’Conner (English)
East High School:  Mr. Bonds (English)

Core Mentors 2007-2008
Mollie Force: "I am energetic, positive and have a passion for language."
Bill Finch: "The thing I like most about helping with Writing Zones is being able to help younger writers. I had teachers in high school who helped with and encouraged me to continue writing and they are a big part of the reason I write today."
Veronica Gallaso: "I think it is essential for young people to feel important and proud of themselves, so I feel that I will be able to inspire young writers."
Danielle Corrao: "I know that I will learn as much from the students as they will (hopefully) learn from me... I can connect with the students on a personal level and make them feel comfortable..."
Abby Weiss: "I began my collegiate career as a journalism major because I love to write and express myself with words. "The pen is mightier than the sword," as the saying goes, and I fully believe that: writing has the potential to reach and spread ideas to scores of readers."
Will Melvin: "Education is built upon the relationships you build with your students."

Writing Zones 12.5 Advisory Board 2008-2010
Crytal Goree-Johnson (Henderson High School)
Nick Polcini (East High School)
Sheila Smith (Bayard Rustin High School)
Margaret Ervin (WCU Writing Center, 2008 Fall Interim Director)
Isaac Ewell (Community representative, Black Alliance for Educational Options)
Nyra Aguilera-Lugo (Community representative, Admissions and Student Recruitment, Esperanza College)
Lisa Shafer (Co-Founder)
Will Melvin (WCU Student representative, graduate)
Carla Verderame (WCU Teacher Education)