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Joan Vohl Hamilton

Joan Vohl Hamilton

Teacher

1997


Area of Educational Expertise

Writing
Reading

Granby Junior/Senior High School
Granby, MA
Subject(s) Taught: English/Language, Reading
Grade(s): 8

At the time of the Award, Joan Vohl Hamilton was:

Teacher
Fairview Middle School
Chicopee, MA
Subject(s) Taught: English/Language, Reading
Grade(s): 8

Biographical Information:

In Joan Vohl Hamilton's language arts classes at Granby Junior/Senior High School in Granby, Mass., students not only learn how to read and write, but also how to think about what they read and write. Using techniques of process reading and process writing, Vohl Hamilton continues to infuse her English classroom with young adult novels, and searches for unique and effective ways to implement the reading/writing/thinking connection in her lively classroom.

Note: This biography was updated on 1/7/09

News about Joan Vohl Hamilton
Joan Vohl Hamilton (MA '97) was surprised in front of her 8th grade students with a Local Heroes Award from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Read More

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