I am a retired librarian and former high school history teacher.  I teach English as a Second Language two mornings a week and give presentations about Texas women to various groups.
 
Writing skills have always been necessary to my various careers.  Prosposal writing, book reviews, basic English grammar, goal setting, administrive directives, and presentation speechs have been a constant in my working career and everyday life.
 
Being able to converse well, structure thought processes, write letters, and address causes are so essential to this world in which we live.  Please continue funding for the National Writing Project.  It matters.
 
Ann Shelton, mother of the UMWP Site Director