
Dr. Susan MartensPLWP Director
Susan is an Associate Professor of English at Missouri Western State University.

Elisabeth AlkierPLWP Co-Director
Elisabeth is a 7th and 8th grade ELA teacher at Bode Middle School in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Dawn TerrickPLWP Advisory Team Member
Dawn is an Advanced Instructor of English at Missouri Western State University.

Josie ClarkPLWP Advisory Team Member
Josie is a 9th grade ELA teacher at Free State High School in Lawrence, KS.

Dana BarnesPLWP Advisory Team Member
Dana is the Principal at West Nodaway Elementary School in Burlington Junction, MO.

Jody HendersonPLWP Advisory Team Member
Jody is a FACS teacher at Cameron High School in Cameron, Missouri.

Christie JacksonPLWP Advisory Team Member
Christie is a curriculum advisor for the Saint Joseph School District in Saint Joseph, Missouri.