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2015
Claire Mann, Fourth grade Mentor(s): Barbara Washington, Ricks Teacher |
Claire's passion: Creative Writing
Shannon personally witnessed Claire’s propensity for creative writing first hand. From early on she watched Claire’s growing passion ignite, which was propelled and supported by Barbara’s own love for creative writing. Shannon recognized the benefit for Claire to be immersed in words and the support she would be able to get working with Barbara. It was a gift for both Claire and Barbara to be able to share a love for creative writing that extended beyond teaching a student to be expressive. Claire’s passion for writing has also been fueled by her love of all things Harry Potter, especially the genius of J. K. Rowling. It is uncanny that Shannon also loved the Harry Potter series, as well.
What Claire pursued:
Since last summer, Claire has attended an advanced writer’s camp at Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop, and continued her weekly writing sessions with Barbara. Claire is presently working on a novel, with the intentions of giving thanks and gratitude to Shannon B. Jones in the acknowledgements. Time is also being put into the planning of events to spark inspiration and motivate Claire’s writing as she visits London, to view Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part I & II as well as other literary landmarks.
None of this would be possible if not for Shannon’s insight and ability to tap into the gift of one’s passion and creativity. This has been a miraculous year of giving back for Claire and one that will be cherished for life. Thank you Shannon.
Shannon personally witnessed Claire’s propensity for creative writing first hand. From early on she watched Claire’s growing passion ignite, which was propelled and supported by Barbara’s own love for creative writing. Shannon recognized the benefit for Claire to be immersed in words and the support she would be able to get working with Barbara. It was a gift for both Claire and Barbara to be able to share a love for creative writing that extended beyond teaching a student to be expressive. Claire’s passion for writing has also been fueled by her love of all things Harry Potter, especially the genius of J. K. Rowling. It is uncanny that Shannon also loved the Harry Potter series, as well.
What Claire pursued:
Since last summer, Claire has attended an advanced writer’s camp at Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop, and continued her weekly writing sessions with Barbara. Claire is presently working on a novel, with the intentions of giving thanks and gratitude to Shannon B. Jones in the acknowledgements. Time is also being put into the planning of events to spark inspiration and motivate Claire’s writing as she visits London, to view Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part I & II as well as other literary landmarks.
None of this would be possible if not for Shannon’s insight and ability to tap into the gift of one’s passion and creativity. This has been a miraculous year of giving back for Claire and one that will be cherished for life. Thank you Shannon.