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Lauren Griffin

NC

Lauren Griffin is a Secondary English Education senior at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Currently, she is completing her student teaching internship and preparing for graduation in May 2013.
Her professional goals include earning a Masters Degree in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction, and a National Board Certification, as well as becoming a motivating 21st century educator and author.

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An Open Letter to Writing Instructors from a Motivated Student

May 23, 2012

I am a 24-year-old college student who sometimes just wants a grade, but most of the time wants thorough, purposeful and encouraging feedback that helps me strengthen my writing skills. As a Secondary English Education major at East Carolina University, I have been exposed to various methods of...

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Areas of interest: literacy, instructional technology, technology in education, linguistics, composition, first-year teaching, learning environments, classroom & school design

Organizations/Affiliations: East Carolina University