Plymouth Writing Project (NH) and Founding Director Recognized

Publication: The Citizen of Laconia
Date: February 22, 2010

Summary: A $25,000 endowed Peterson Scholarship has been established at Plymouth State University, recognizing in particular Meg Petersen, a professor of English at Plymouth State University and founder of the Plymouth Writing Project.

Excerpt from Article

The Peterson Scholarship recognizes particularly the work and career of the Petersons' daughter Meg Petersen, a professor of English at Plymouth State University and founder of the Plymouth Writing Project. Established in 2002, the Plymouth Writing Project promotes access to high quality educational experiences as a basic right of all learners and thus a cornerstone of equity.

The Plymouth Writing Project is the New Hampshire chapter of the National Writing Project and shares the values of that organization — equity, diversity, and excellence — while seeking to ensure exemplary instruction of writing in every classroom across the state. Through an annual conference, a series of summer institutes focusing on technology and multimedia, and outreach activities including the National Day of Writing celebration, the extensive network of teacher leaders that comprises the Plymouth Writing Project is dedicated, quite simply, to helping New Hampshire students become better learners and writers.

As a Fulbright Scholar in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Petersen has recently expanded the scope of the Plymouth Writing Project to encompass an international focus, another strategic priority of Plymouth State. In forging strong connections between the Plymouth Writing Project and teachers in the Dominican Republic, her goal is to create intercultural exchange programs between the two countries, extending the mission of providing excellent writing instruction to students across national boundaries."