"In the top 1% of qualified, determined, and knowledgeable educators, Andy is, truly, someone who shares my own passion for literacy, broadly, and digital literacy in particular. In addition to knowing how to teach adolescents, he knows how to teach teachers, all the while embracing humility and honoring their experiences."

Dr. Troy W. Hicks, Professor of English and Education, Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University







“As an instructor, Andrew is a constant professional.  He has created a classroom atmosphere that is engaging, supportive and challenging to students.  As a School Improvement Team member, Andrew was able to maintain a positive attitude during a time of great change and uncertainty.  He was often the ‘grounding factor’ in meetings that kept us focused on our task.”

Jennifer Ireland Verleger, MA LPC, Superintendent, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools







"His passion for teaching and creating authentic experiences for students is infectious. As a result, many of us have elevated our own pedagogy and most important, our own professional learning."

Lisa K. Johnson, English Instructor, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools







“Did a great job working with students and was helpful at all times.  I learned more in this class than in any other English course before.”

Anonymous MMCC Student Evaluation Comment.







“Mr. Schoenborn, you are an awesome teacher.  I have never met anyone like you who truly has a passion for what you do.  Keep up the great work and continue changing kids’ lives.  I know you have changed mine!  Thanks so much!!”

Anonymous MPHS Student Evaluation Comment.







“This was a very refreshing class.  Out of all of my classes, I learned the most in here.  Thank you very much for leaving the norm to help students truly understand why we had this class.”

Anonymous MPHS Student Evaluation Comment.





 
“You understand a lot more than most teachers.  You want to learn from us as much as we learn from you and for that I thank you.”

Anonymous MPHS Student Evaluation Comment.






“Andrew clearly connects with students and builds positive and trusting relationships with them.  This interpersonal gift helps him to address their cognitive, social, psychological and physical needs and plays an invaluable role in the intellectual enrichment of our students.”

Dr. Jeff Thoenes,
Former Principal of Mt. Pleasant High School






 
"Students and parents rave about him because they come away from every interaction feeling like Andrew will always be there to support learning and to help students reach levels that they previously could only dream of achieving."

Jeff Platte, Associate Principal, Mt. Pleasant High School
 

 




"His unique approach and passion for learning inspired me to pursue English as my major in my undergraduate studies.  I credit the majority of my success in my collegiate career to his mentorship during my final year of high school.  Andy's ideas and innovative teaching methods bring excitement and intrigue to the classroom, reaching students regardless of their interest in the subject."

Kerigan Williams, former student, Central Michigan University Class of 2018







“Andrew is a ‘teacher’s teacher,’ a life-long learner who consistently strives to fine-tune and deepen his understanding of literacy, learning, and teaching. Additionally, Andrew represents the quintessential teacher whose life work is a mission for literacy, dedicated to issues of social justice and educational equity for all.”

Dr. Toby Kahn-Loftus, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Western Michigan University

 


 


"He has inspired me to approach problems in different and unique ways.  Andy believes there are many ways to do something: it is about finding the way that works best for you.  If more of my teachers, or teachers in general, thought like he does, I think kids would enjoy learning and attending school much more than they do today."

Peri Sanderson, current student, Mt. Pleasant High School
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“Professionally, Andrew is a leader of best practice, researched based instruction within our department and is continually seeking to improve his skills and interventions.  In addition, he unselfishly shares his resources and knowledge; an outstanding team player.”

Jon Wurdock, LMSW-Clinical, former School Social Worker, Mt. Pleasant High School

 


 


“Andrew’s work has been consistently excellent, and we have relied on his active participation and leadership in the Michigan Council of Teachers of English to help us meet our goal of promoting the better teaching of English Language Arts in the State of Michigan.”

Dr. Kia Jane Richmond, Professor of English, Northern Michigan University, Past-President Michigan Council of Teachers of English

 

 


“His session on ‘Strategies for Reaching Students At-Risk’ was superbly prepared and presented to a standing room only audience of middle and high school teachers from across the state.  The conference evaluations specifically rated Mr. Schoenborn’s session as outstanding, one of the highest rated sessions within a group of forty session topics offered that year.”

Dr. Toby Kahn-Loftus, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Western Michigan University

 




“I have found him to be a pleasant, generous person who is never afraid to take on a challenging task.  His is one of the most dedicated teachers I have ever met.”

Daryl Dawe, Teacher Consultant for the Visual Impaired, Gratiot-Isabella RESD







"From Andy, our students learn to incorporate independent choice reading,
digital reading and writing, and inquiry into English Language Arts curriculum. He is ahighly-sought-after mentor, who models exemplary pedagogy and a commitment to continued learning for our students."

Dr. Carlin Borsheim-Black, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Central Michigan University







“The quality of his work is exceptional, augmented by his intuitive understanding of both the subject matter and its effects on individual learners.”

Dr. Susan Steffel, Co-Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University

 


 


"As the chair for the Michigan Reading Association’s 61 st Annual Conference, I
was looking for strong teacher leaders to facilitate breakout sessions for secondary teachers. I
immediately reached out to Andy to ask him to apply as a presenter. To my surprise and
delight, he applied and presented on three different topics.  Andy received high acclaim for his sessions. This did not surprise
me, as he is a very experienced presenter. I have been impressed by his creative and
energizing sessions when I have had the pleasure to attend them myself."

Elizabeth J. Gates, MRA President 2017-2018, English Teacher, Greenville Public Schools




 


“From his teaching demonstration that integrated uses of writing into the study of literature to his strong interest in developing multimedia compositions, Andy distinguished himself as a leader amongst our group of 20 educators.”

Dr. Troy W. Hicks, Professor of English and Education, Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University







"When I have spent time in his classroom, I have observed Andy reading with his students, talking about what he is reading, sharing recent titles, and cultivating his classroom library. I have observed Andy writing with his students, sharing drafts of his works-in-progress, and reflecting on his writing process. He genuinely and effectively models what it means to
have a reading and writing life for his students."

Dr. Carlin Borsheim-Black, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Central Michigan University
  






"It goes without saying that teachers should care about their students, but from my experience, Mr.
Schoenborn goes above and beyond. He has always put his students first, whether that means seeking
feedback from them to improve a lesson, matching his teaching methods to their best interests, or giving
honest advice to a former student who had temporarily lost her way in the chaos of college."

Katherine Li, former student, Mt. Pleasant High School, current University of Michigan undergrad


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"Mr. Schoenborn has been the best ELA teacher that I've had the pleasure of working with.  Above this, however, is a drive to better himself that I have not seen in most other teachers."

Lydia Sanderson, current students, Mt. Pleasant High School

OBJECTIVE
To teach and facilitate literacy by using progressive methods that focuses on student-centered pedagogy, digital collaboration, and authentic experiences.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching - Learning and Behavior Disorders
  • Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, May 2007

Secondary Teaching Certification
  • Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, January 2006
  • Elementary Education
  • Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, January 2005
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, July 2000
  • English, Social Studies, and History

 Bachelor of Arts Degree
  • Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, December 2000
  • Majors: English and Social Studies          Minor: History

TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Michigan Reading Association Vice President
  • Michigan Reading Association, Grand Rapids, MI, July 2021 - Present

Michigan Reading Association Region 10 Representative
  • Michigan Reading Association, Grand Rapids, MI, July 2019 - July 2021

TeachWrite, LLC Facilitator
  • #TeachWriteChat and @TeachWrite ​Facilitator, August 2018 - September 2020

Michigan Council of Teachers of English Past President 
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Michigan State University, July 2016 - Present
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Michigan Council of Teachers of English President 
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Michigan State University, July 2015 - June 2016
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Michigan Council of Teachers of English President Elect
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Michigan State University, July 2014 - June 2015

Michigan Council of Teachers of English Vice President
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Michigan State University, November 2013 - July 2014

Michigan Council of Teachers of English Fall Conference Proposal Reviewer
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Michigan State University, August 2012 - Present 

Michigan Council of Teachers of English Treasurer
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Michigan State University, November 2011 - 2013

National Writing Project Teacher Consultant
  • Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University, July 2010 - Present

Chippewa River Writing Project Leadership Team
  • Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University, January 2020 - Present
  • CRWP Writing Group host - Chippewa River Writing Project, September 2020 - January 2022
  • CRWP Poetry Writing Group host - Chippewa River Writing Project, October 2021 - January 2022

Michigan Council of Teachers of English Region VI Representative
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Michigan State University, December 2009 – October 2011

English Department Coordinator
  • Mount Pleasant High School, December 2009 - 2012

Professional Teaching Certificate
  • Central Michigan University, December 2000
  • Secondary English, Social Studies, and History

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Language Arts Teacher
Clare Public Schools, August 2021 – Present
  • Learned beside at-risk and students with disabilities to help them reach graduation requirements;
  • Engaged reluctant learners effectively using project based learning, digital technologies, and a writing workshop approach.

Adjunct Faculty - English
Mid Michigan Community College  August 2011 – December 2011
  • Encouraged students to use inquiry-based methods as a way to engage with challenging texts;
  • Created a collaborative writing workshop environment focused on peer-editing, modeled writing strategies, and lecture bursts.

English Language Arts Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School, August 2006 – August 2021
  • Motivated students via use of digital storytelling, digital portfolios, and cloud-based collaboration;
  • Immersed students in the subject of English through a student-centered and an authentic experience pedagogy.

Special Education Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School, August 2006 – June 2013
  • Unveiled how life-long learners think through the use of think-alouds and reciprocal teaching;
  • Employed formative assessments to allow students the opportunity to see real learning gains.

Social Studies Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School, August 2006 – June 2007
  • Creatively taught rural students by integrating a cross-curricular approach;
  • Conferred with students to gain insight to their learning and allow them to give feedback.

English Language Arts Teacher
Anchor Bay High School, August 2004 – June 2006
  • Planned brain-based lessons with clear objectives using standards and benchmarks;
  • Differentiated instruction to maximize learning based on individualized educational needs.

Night School English Language Arts Teacher
Compass Pointe Learning Center, September 2004 – June 2006
  • Educated at-risk and students with disabilities to help them reach graduation requirements;
  • Engaged reluctant learners effectively during 3 to 4 hour blocked schedule.

Summer School English Language Arts Teacher
Compass Pointe Learning Center, July 2003 – July 2006
  • Incorporated variations and choices of assignments to appeal to multiple intelligences;
  • Implemented many different forms of graphic organizers to help synthesize information.

Special Education Teacher
Anchor Bay High School, August 2001 – June 2006
  • Utilized successful classroom management strategies for at-risk and students with disabilities;
  • Established high standards by setting achievable grade level goals with few modifications.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION​
  • 2020 Saginaw Valley League Teacher of the Year nomination
  • 2019 Linda Rief Award, "Reclaiming the Arts in English Language Arts" Voices from the Middle, for outstanding publication in a peer-reviewed journal
  • 2019 Saginaw Valley League Teacher of the Year nomination
  • 2018 Saginaw Valley League Teacher of the Year nomination
  • ISE Award (May, 2017) Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe - "Inspiration, Support, and Encouragement" 
  • ISE Award (May, 2017) Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe - "Inspiration, Support, and Encouragement" 
  • Tri-County RUBY Award (February, 2014) Great Lakes Bay Magazine - "Recognizing the Upward, Bright & Young" 
  • Ray Lawson Excellence in Teaching Award (October, 2013) Michigan Council of Teachers of English - "For faithful service, inspirational qualities, and distinguished leadership."
  • Best of MACUL PD Series (July, 2013) Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning - An Argument You Can See
  • Best of MACUL PD Series (July, 2013) Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning - "This I Believe" Digital Storytelling
  • 2008 Saginaw Valley League Teacher of the Year nomination

PUBLICATION
STUDENT PUBLICATION
GRANTS – Yielding over $360,000 directly impacting students
​​​Schoenborn, A. (December, 2018) Michigan Reading - $6,700 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to send MPHS teacher to the annual Michigan Reading Association conference for professional development.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2018) A Community of Artists - $2,500 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to encourage local artists to add their talents to the walls of MPHS.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2017) A Novel Experience: Student Choice - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2016) AP Literature and Composition Books - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2016) A Novel Experience: Student Choice - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2015) Writing Across the Curriculum - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for professional development to bring literacy experts in the MPHS for the benefit of all students and staff.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2015) Immersion in Reading - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2014) AP Literature and Composition Books - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2013) AP Literature and Composition Books - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the purchase of classroom libraries for student use in MPHS AP Literature and Composition classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2013) Classroom Technology Supplies - $10,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for provision of new projector lamps allowing MPHS English teachers replace failed lamps.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2013) Curating Cultural Identity - $7,710 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for a field trip to the Ziibiwing Center to better understand the cultural impacts on a person's identity and value.

Schoenborn, A. (December, 2013) Immersion in Reading - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2013) Immersion in Reading - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (March, 2012) Michigan Youth Arts Festival - $675 awarded
  • Grant from Mount Pleasant's Optimist Club to sponsor three high school creative writers invited to participate in the Michigan Youth Arts Festival at Western Michigan University.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2011) Creating a Space for Writing - $10,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the purchase of writing tools for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2011) Immersion in Reading - $9,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2011) Creating a Space for Writing - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the purchase of writing tools for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Hicks, T. and Schoenborn, A. (April, 2011) What’s the Big Idea?: Engaging in Argumentative Writing through an Inquiry Learning Model - $2,500 awarded
  • Grant from the Central Michigan University Teaching Development Awards used for a seminar series featuring the work of Jim Burke.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2010) Immersion in Reading - $14,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of classroom libraries for student use in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2009) Special Education Audio Book Library - $5,000 awarded
  •  Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of audio libraries for student use in all MPHS Special Education classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2009) Classroom Laser Printers - $20,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide a laser printer for each English department classroom at MPHS.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2009) Classroom Libraries - $8,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide award winning/reading level appropriate novels for student us in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2009) English Department DVD Library - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date collection of resources to meet required MDE visual literacy and media standards.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2009) English Department Textbooks - $30,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date MDE aligned resource for student use in required MPHS ELA courses.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2009) Literary Journals - $1,650 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide a collection of literary journals such as The New Yorker, Harper’s Weekly, and The Writer for MPHS English classroom use.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2009) Technology Supplies - $4,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for provision of new projector lamps allowing MPHS English teachers replace failed lamps.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2009) Classroom Laser Printers - $10,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide a laser printer for each Special Education department classroom at MPHS.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2009) Classroom Libraries - $4,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide award winning/reading level appropriate novels for student us in all MPHS English classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2008) Department DVD Library - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date collection of resources to meet required MDE visual literacy and media standards in all core courses.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2008) Department DVD Library - $25,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date collection of resources to meet required MDE visual literacy and media standards in all core courses.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2008) Special Education English Textbooks  - $12,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2008) Special Education Math Textbooks  - $12,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2008) Special Education Science Textbooks  - $12,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2008) Special Education Social Studies Textbooks  - $12,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2008) Technology Supplies  - $4,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for provision of new projector lamps allowing MPHS English teachers replace failed lamps.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2008) Classroom Libraries  - $4,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide award winning/reading level appropriate novels for student us in all MPHS Special Education classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2008) Special Education Classroom Technology  - $5,150 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide DVD/VCR players for every MPHS Special Education classroom.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2007) Special Education Audio Book Library  - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for the creation of audio libraries for student use in all MPHS Special Education classrooms.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2007) Special Education Classroom Technology  - $51,160 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide current technology that will allow students to cope with disabilities, acquire technological literacy, and a feeling of pride in comparison to peers.

Schoenborn, A. (November, 2007) Special Education Department Video Library  - $5,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date collection of resources to meet required MDE visual literacy and media standards in all Special Education core courses.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2007) Special Education English Textbooks  - $7,000 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2007) Special Education English Textbooks  - $5,100 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2007) Special Education Health Textbooks  - $1,650 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2007) Special Education Health Textbooks  - $1,280 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

Schoenborn, A. (May, 2007) Research and Study Skills Video Library  - $550 awarded
  • Grant from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe to provide an up-to-date General Education aligned resource for students in resource rooms.

PRESENTATIONS – Over 250 hours

Schoenborn, A. (2022, April 2) A Poet Rests in Wait: Freeing the Writer Within. Presented via Zoom at the Spring #TheEdCollabGathering for The Educator Collaborative.

Schoenborn, A. (2022, March 13) Writing for Equity and Justice. Presented at the Michigan Reading Association, Lansing, MI.

Guevara, M. and Schoenborn, A. (2022, March 12) Weathering the Storm: Student Voices for Context, Challenge, and Change. Presented at the Michigan Reading Association, Lansing, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2021, October 20) Creating Confident Writers. Presented via Zoom with the Iroquois Reading Council, Glens Falls, NY.

Schoenborn, A. (2021, August 3) Immersed in Literacy: Promising Practices to Encourage Literate Identities. Presented via Zoom with the Michigan Reading Association, Grand Rapids, MI.
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Schoenborn, A. (2021, June 24) A Poet Rests in Wait: Freeing the Writer Within. Presented at the Millersville University Summer Institute, Millersville, PA. 

Contreras, A. Cornwell, A., Hicks, T., Hyler, J., Kowalski, M., Murchie, S., Neyer, J., Schoenborn, A., Schwartz, B, and Young, Lyndsay. (2021, June 21 - July 2) Chippewa River Writing Project Summer Institute. Presented via Zoom with the Chippewa River Writing Project, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2021, June 12) Trending Topics: Blending Student Voice and Choice with YA Lit. Presented via Zoom during the UNLV YA Summit.

Neyer, J. and Schoenborn, A. (2021, May 22) Building Habits: How Might Writing Assistance Technologies Help Prepare Students for Postsecondary Writing? Presented via Zoom during the National Writing Project's Ahead of the Code Conference

Schoenborn, A. (2021, April 20) Poetry in a Remote and Physical Classroom. Presented via Zoom during the Chippewa River Writing Project's Spring Webinar series.

Kowalski, M., Schoenborn, A., and Schwartz, B. (2021, March 14) Critical and Creative Teaching in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis. Presented via Zoom during the Michigan Reading Association Conference.​

Guevara, M., Mattern, C., and Schoenborn, A. (2021, March 13) Weathering the Storm: Student Voices for Context, Challenge, and Change​. Presented via Zoom during the Michigan Reading Association Conference.

Guevara, M., Mattern, C., and Schoenborn, A. (2021, March 3) Weathering the Storm: Student Voices for Context, Challenge, and Change​. Presented via Zoom during the Literacy Consultants' Coalition's Conference.

Schoenborn, A. (2021, February 26) ​Creating Confident Writers. Presented via Zoom during the Literacy Consultants' Coalition's Conference.

Schoenborn, A. (2021, January 30) Poems as Portals. Presented via Zoom during the Chippewa River Writing Project's Teaching Remotely Without Being Distant Conference.

Cornwell, A., Hicks, T., Hyler, J., Murchie, S., Neyer, J., Schoenborn, A., and Schwartz, B. (2020, June 15 - June 26) Remote Literacy Learning Institute. Presented via Zoom with the Chippewa River Writing Project, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Hicks, T., Schoenborn, A., and Runyan, J. (2020, June 2) Staying Connected as Teacher-Writers. Presented via Zoom with the Chippewa River Writing Project, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Hicks, T., Oswald, S., and Schoenborn, A. (2020, May 26) ​Learn How to Learn Online as Professionals. Presented via Zoom with the Chippewa River Writing Project, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Hicks, T., Hyler, J., and Schoenborn, A. (2020, May 12) Promising Experiences for Student Writers. Presented via Zoom with the Chippewa River Writing Project, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2020, March 2). Honoring Student Agency through Inquiry, Voice, and Choice. Presented at the Char-Em ISD, Charlevoix, MI
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Hicks, T and Schoenborn, A. (2019, March 15). Creating Confident Writers. Presented at the Michigan Reading Association, Detroit, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2019, October 18). Creating Confident Writers. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English, Baltimore, MD

Crowder, T., O'Connor, C., and Schoenborn, A. (2019, November 23). Teachers as Text: Mapping the Body, Pedagogy, and Socialization. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English, Baltimore, MD

Ambrosini, M., Heard, G., Rickert, M., Romano, T., Schoenborn, A., and Vogelsinger, B. (2019, November 22). Poems as Portals. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English, Baltimore, MD

Eck, L., Haseltine, M., Laffin, J., and Schoenborn, A. (2019, November 21). Teaching Writing is Not a Spectator Sport. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English, Baltimore, MD

Mattern, C. and Schoenborn, A. (2019, October 18). Complicating the Canon: Sacred Spaces for Poetry and #TeachLivingPoets. Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, E. Lansing, MI

Arbut, B., Schoenborn, A., and Sherburn, J. (2019, October 18). Everyday Advocacy Teaser Workshop. Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, E. Lansing, MI

Hicks, T and Schoenborn, A. (2019, October 18). Creating Confident Writers. Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, E. Lansing, MI

Murchie, S and Schoenborn, A. (2019, August 13). Everyday Advocacy Teaser Workshop. Presented at the Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2019, September 28). Using Authentic Assessment to Create Confident Writers. Presented LIVE on YouTube for The Educator Collaborative 2019 Fall Gathering,

Schoenborn, A. (2019, March 8). Blogfolios for Reflection: Crafting Student Reading and Writing Identities with Metacognition. Presented at the Michigan Reading Association Annual Convention, Grand Rapids, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2019, March 8). Trending Topics: Blending Student Voice and Choice with YA Lit. Presented at the Michigan Reading Association Annual Convention, Grand Rapids, MI

Eck, L., Haseltine, M., Laffin, J., and Schoenborn, A. (2018, November 18). Breathe New Life into Writing Instruction. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English, Houston, TX

Brockman, E., Hicks, T., Kish, R., Neyer, J., Runstrom, J., and Schoenborn, A. (2018 November 17). Bringing Argument to Life. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English, Houston, TX

Bourque, P., Laffin, J., and Schoenborn, A. (2018, November 17). Amplify: Expanding Our Writing Voices with Authentic Audiences. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English, Houston, TX

Schoenborn, A. (2018, October 11). Sacred Spaces for Poetry in the Classroom.  Presented at the Saginaw Bay Writing Project Fall Conference, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Bourque, P., Laffin, J., and Schoenborn, A. (2018, August 4). Amplify: Expanding Our Writing Voices with Authentic Audiences.  Presented at the NWP Midwest Conference, Madison, WI

Schoenborn, A. (2018, March 17). Grading for Growth & Learning.  Presented at the Michigan Reading Association Annual Convention, Detroit, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2018, March 17). Lessons Learned from the New York Times "Snow Fall".  Presented at the Michigan Reading Association Annual Convention, Detroit, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2017, November 14). Mentor Texts.  #TeachWriting Guest Moderator, Twitter @TeachWriting

Hicks, T., Kish, R., and Schoenborn, A. (2017, October 20). Bringing Argument to Life: Our Views on the C3WP.  Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, E. Lansing, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2017, October 20). Lessons Learned from the New York Times "Snow Fall".  Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, E. Lansing, MI

Meister, D., Oswald, S., and Schoenborn, A. (2017, June 19-21). Facilitating Argument using the NWP C3WP.  Presented at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2017, March 19). Lessons Learned from the New York Times "Snow Fall".  Presented at the Michigan Reading Association, Grand Rapids, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2017, March 19). This I Believe Digital Storytelling.  Presented at the Michigan Reading Association, Grand Rapids, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2017, March 19). Technology & Writing.  Presented at Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2015, November 10). Promising Technologies for Post-Secondary Writing Success.  Presented with NCTE @ CMU, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2014, February 17). Powerful Digital Learning Strategies.  Presented at the Greater Flint Educational Consortium (GFEC), Flint, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2014, March 14). This I Believe Digital Storytelling.  Presented at the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, Detroit, MI
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Schoenborn, A. (2014, March 14). Fostering Authentic Writing Through Digital Feedback.  Presented at the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, Detroit, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2013, November 22). Lessons Learned from the New York Times "Snow Fall".  Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Boston, MA

Schoenborn, A. (2013, November 22). Fostering Authentic Writing Through Digital Feedback.  Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Boston, MA

Schoenborn, A. (2013, November 14). Promising Technologies for Post-Secondary Writing Success.  Presented at the Greater Flint Educational Consortium (GFEC), Flint, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2013, October 30). Two Unlikely Companions: Exploring the Habits of Mind.  Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English Fall Conference, E. Lansing, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2013, September 30). This I Believe Digital Storytelling.  Presented at the Gratiot-Isabella RESD Professional Development day conference, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2013, September 30). Fostering Authentic Writing Through Digital Feedback.  Presented at the Gratiot-Isabella RESD Professional Development day conference, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2013, July 30). This I Believe Digital Storytelling.  Presented at the Best of MACUL Conference series, Clare-Gladwin RESD

Schoenborn, A. (2013, July 30). An Argument You Can See.  Presented at the Best of MACUL Conference series, Clare-Gladwin RESD

Schoenborn, A. (2013, March 22). An Argument You Can See.  Presented at the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, Detroit, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2013, March 21). This I Believe Digital Storytelling.  Presented at the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, Detroit, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, November 17) Tech-to-Go Kiosk. Invited to speak by Sara Kajder.  Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV

Schoenborn, A. (2012, November 16). This I Believe Digital Storytelling.  Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV 

Schoenborn, A., Smoker, A., and Kurtze, K. (2012, November 16). Alternative Approaches to Argumentative Writing.  Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV

Schoenborn, A. (2012, November 7). Digital Literacy Types: Wikis, Google Docs, and Other Free or Low Cost Sites.  Presented at the Greater Flint Educational Consortium (GFEC), Flint, MI 

Schoenborn, A. (2012, November 7). An Argument You Can See.  Presented at the Greater Flint Educational Consortium (GFEC), Flint, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, October 16). What’s the Big Idea? Seminar Series.  Presented at Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. and Smoker, A. (2012, October 2). Argument Beyond Essay.  Presented at Charlevoix-Emmet ISD, Charlevoix, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, September 25). What’s the Big Idea? Seminar Series.  Presented at Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, May 1). What’s the Big Idea? Seminar Series.  Presented at Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, April 17). What’s the Big Idea? Seminar Series.  Presented at Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, March 27). What’s the Big Idea? Seminar Series.  Presented at Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, March 11). An Argument You Can See.  Presented at the Michigan Reading Association Conference, Grand Rapids, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, March 9). Technology Tips.  Presented at the Mount Pleasant Public Schools School Improvement Team PD, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Schoenborn, A. and Smoker, A. (2012, March 1). Argumentative Writing.  Presented at the TBAISD, Traverse City, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2012, January 16). This I Believe Digital Storytelling.  Presented at the Mackinaw Alternative High School, Saginaw, MI

Schoenborn, A. and Smoker, A. (2011, December 12). Argumentative Writing.  Presented at the GIRESD, Ithaca, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2011, November 28). An Argument You Can See.  Presented at the Michigan Department of Education School Improvement Conference, Lansing, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2011, November 8). Digital Literacies.  Presented at Mackinaw Alternative High School, Saginaw, MI

Schoenborn, A. (2011, October 21).  An Argument You Can See.  Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English Fall Conference, Lansing, MI.

Schoenborn, A. and Smoker, A. (2011, June 28). Argument Beyond Essay.  Presented at the Kent ISD, Grand Rapids, MI.

Schoenborn, A. and Smoker, A. (2011, June 27). Argument Beyond Essay.  Presented at the Kent ISD, Grand Rapids, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2011, June 13). New Programs in Technology. Presented at the Mount Pleasant Public Schools SIT PD, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2010, October 31).  Writing Into Drama.  Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English Fall Conference, Lansing, MI.

Schoenborn, A. and Spence, J. (2010, September 2).  Grading Practices.  Presented at the Mount Pleasant Public Schools SIT PD, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2010, March 23).  MCTE Presents: Welcome to Read-Write-Think.  Presented at the Gratiot-Isabella RESD, Ithaca, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2010, March 3).  Strategies for Reaching Students At-Risk.  Presented at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2009, October 30).  Strategies for Reaching Students At-Risk.  Presented at the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Lansing, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2009, January 19).  Strategies for Reaching Students at risk of Failing.  Presented at the Mount Pleasant Public Schools School Improvement Team PD, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Schoenborn, A. (2008, November 17).  Strategies for Reaching Students At-Risk.  Presented at the Mount Pleasant Public Schools School Improvement Team PD, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Schoenborn, A., Rio, J. (2005, May 19).  Effective Classroom Management Techniques.  Presented at the Anchor Bay School District School Improvement Team PD, Fair Haven, MI.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • United Kingdom Literacy Association, Member, June 2020 - Present
  • Michigan Reading Association, Member, January 2012 - Present
  • The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, Member, 2011 – Present
  • National Writing Project, Chippewa River Writing Project, Teacher Consultant, July 2010 - Present
  • National Council of Teacher of English, Member, 2009 - Present
  • Michigan Council of Teachers of English, Member, October 2009 - Present
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Member, August 2006 – August 2008
 
TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES
  • Fluent with: Word, Excel, Power Point, Prezi, Google Docs, blogs, Wikis, WeVideo, Audacity, digital cameras and scanners, digital video, YouTube, and Windows;
  • Proficient with: Voicethread, Youblisher, Coding, and ToonDoo.

CURRENT EMPLOYER
JENNIFER VERLEGER, Superintendent
Superintendent’s Office
Central Office
720 N. Kinney Ave.
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858
989-775-2301
jverleger@mtpleasant.edzone.net

DENNY STARNES, Principal
Principal’s Office
Mt. Pleasant High School
1155 S. Elizabeth St
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858
989-775-2201 x. 20803
dstarnes@mtpleasant.edzone.net

JEFF PLATTE, Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal’s Office
Mt. Pleasant High School
1155 S. Elizabeth St
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858
989-775-2202 x. 20812
jplatte@mtpleasant.edzone.net

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
ELIZABETH J. GATES, MRA President 2017-2018
11905 Sandy Oak Ct.
Cedar Springs, MI  48319
616-799-0226
elizabethgates66@gmail.com

TROY HICKS, Professor of English and Education
Chippewa River Writing Project Director
Central Michigan University
College of Education and Human Services
​195 Ojibway Ct.
EHS Building 
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48859
517-930-3600
hickstro@gmail.com

TOBY KAHN-LOFTUS, Assistant Professor of English
English Education Director
Western Michigan University
1903 West Michigan Avenue, MS 5331
Kalamazoo, MI  49008-5331
269-387-2589
tobykahnloftus@gmail.com

SUSAN STEFFEL, Professor of English
204 Anspach Hall
Department of English
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48859
989-774-3236
steff1sb@cmich.edu

CREDENTIALS
Portfolio with lesson samples available at: andrewschoenborn.weebly.com