Suzanne Booth

Booth's program proposal, "Extra, Extra...Write All About It!", is a writing lab designed to help students at Woodland Forrest Elementary School unlock their writing talents through quality instruction. Complete with computers, a listening station, a book publishing center and writing supplies, Booth believes the program can cultivate literate students who are able to meet the challenges of the ever-changing global community. All of Woodland Forrest Elementary's K-5 students will have access to the lab and teachers will work closely with professionals at the University of Alabama for additional training and field services. Teachers will develop lab activities to help students learn to express their ideas clearly through a variety of customized instructional strategies that suit their individual learning styles. According to Booth, the lab would provide a place for teachers and students to focus on quality writing in an enthusiastic, motivating atmosphere. Booth resides in Tuscaloosa.