Facilitators

Johnette Williams

  • Heading School K-8,
  • Sharjah American International School

Mrs. Johnette Hopkins Williams has served for 26 years in education and, since 2018, as Head of KG, Elementary & Middle School, Head of the Inclusion Department, and Child Protection Officer at Sharjah American International School. A UAE educator since 2013, she champions a caring, inclusive school community grounded in strong pedagogy, ongoing professional growth, and a sustained focus on literacy within a global education framework.

Johnette Williams

Session Details

Educators Strand

  • Workshop: Bringing 6+1 Traits of Writing to Life in Any Classroom
  • Stream: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • Date & Time: 26 SEPT

Synopsis- Discover an engaging, adaptable approach—drawn from Ruth Culham's 6+1 Traits framework—that motivates students to write across any subject area. In this hands-on session, educators will explore practical strategies for embedding the traits into everyday instruction, analyze real student writing, and practice trait-based scoring and modeling. Participants will leave with a ready-to-use toolkit: extension activities, curated book lists for read-alouds, and student-friendly resources to strengthen English and Language Arts instruction from day one.