Roberta and Patrice are co-authors of Carousel of IDEAS for K-5 students and Champion of IDEAS for students in grades 6-12. They also co-authored Grammar Gallery, a dynamic electronic toolbox for teachers implementing explicit grammar instruction.
Through the publication of articles and instructional materials as well as teacher training workshops, the Teacher Writing Center strives to serve as the bridge between linguists and practitioners and help translate theory into practical teaching strategies.
Roberta holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and social sciences (1975) and a master’s degree in education (1985) from California State University, San Bernardino. She earned her doctorate in education (1989) from the Claremont Graduate University in California. Patrice earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from The George Washington University (1992) in Washington, D.C. and was awarded a master of arts in teaching degree (1998) from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Click here to see pictures of the Teacher Writing Center in New York City at TESOL 2008.
