Most Innovative Teacher of Playwriting in the Southeast
November 13, 2014
The Southeastern Theatre Conference has created an award to recognize innovative instruction in playwriting at the secondary level. Our very own Bill Leavengood '78 was recently informed that because he is "such an outstanding teacher of playwriting" that he is being named the first recipient of this new award!
*Note: In the past, Shorecrest playwrights have won the SETC High School New Play Contest 3 years in a row
Congratulations, Bill, on being named the first recipient of the SETC Innovative Playwriting Instruction Award!
Each year, SETC will honor a High School teacher for innovation in the teaching of playwriting as part of their curriculum, regardless of discipline. The important factors are quality of instruction, philosophy behind the use of playwriting instruction in the classroom, and successful realization of student work.
Nominations are reviewed by the Chair of the Innovative Playwriting Instruction Award Committee and a selected panel of advisors, with the selection of the winning teacher announced in November.
The winning High School Teacher will be recognized during the award ceremony of the annual convention, and receive travel, accommodations, conference registration, awards banquet ticket and one year membership in SETC as part of the award.
*Note: In the past, Shorecrest playwrights have won the SETC High School New Play Contest 3 years in a row
Congratulations, Bill, on being named the first recipient of the SETC Innovative Playwriting Instruction Award!
