Tina H. Boogren, PhD, is a former classroom teacher, English department chair, teacher mentor, instructional coach, professional developer, and athletic coach. She has presented at the school, district, state, and national levels and has been a featured speaker at the International Reading Association Annual Conference and Barnes & Noble Educator Nights. Dr. Boogren was a 2007 finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year and received the Douglas County School District Outstanding Teacher Award seven years in a row. In addition to writing articles for the National Writing Project's The Voice and T...