Eighth Cohort of NSHS Writing Center Fellows Attend Training and Begin Tutoring

Last month, the North Shore High School Writing Center welcomed its eighth cohort of 12th grade Writing Fellows during the annual NSHS Writing Fellows Training Workshop. Selected as much for their empathy and compassion as their literacy prowess, the 24 Fellows attended a comprehensive induction into Writing Center pedagogy, including the philosophy of non-directive tutoring, the North Shore High School Writing Center protocols and policies, and how to leverage questioning to foster critical thinking. 

Ms. Julie Ritter, “Director of K-12 English Language Arts, Library, and Literacy” said,” The full-day training session built our seniors’ capacity to serve as Writing Fellows by practicing research-based writing conferencing strategies and
roll-playing a variety of tutoring scenarios. Working as a high school Writing Fellow is a profound experience. As our new tutors strive to empower their peers to engineer the tutees’ own writing evolution, our 12th grade Fellows will hone their own abilities, as well – both as writers and as leaders.” 

The Writing Center teachers including Ms. Donnatin, Dr. Kirmser, Mr. Knight, and Ms. Rice, and Ms. Ritter congratulate the 24 Writing Fellows on achieving this honor and welcome them into their new role.

Article written by Julie Ritter, Director of K-12 English Language Arts, Library, and Literacy