Pacific Northwest Writing Centers Association

This past week in Spokane at the regional TYCA conference at Spokane Community College, Dodie Forrest of Yakima and Janet Lucas of Peninsula, both active writing center folks, were given this year's Lisa Ede Awards for Outstanding Teaching. Speech! Speech! Here's a blurb about the award: In recognition of Lisa S. Ede's leadership and contributions to outstanding teaching throughout our region, TYCA-Pacific Northwest would like to recognize and encourage two-year college teachers in our region who exemplify innovation and creativity in the teaching of English, who have demonstrated outstanding teaching strategies that motivate students to excellence, and/or who have made a contribution to the field of English instruction at the two-year college level through professional development, publications, or service.