Name: Writing From the Gutter: Using Comics to Cultivate a Love of Writing
Start: 2026-11-02T13:10:00-0600
End: 2026-11-02T14:00:00-0600

Writing From the Gutter: Using Comics to Cultivate a Love of Writing

Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST

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Attendees at this session will receive an overview of a unique approach to teaching writing using comics as well as receive access to 3 weeks of writing curriculum. Presenters will guide teachers through the writing curriculum while sharing student writing samples & lessons learned. After attending this session, teachers should be able to implement the 3 week course or various lesson in their classrooms almost immediately.

Speakers

Brian P. Hurley, PhD

Instructional Coach, South Cook/ RISE

For the past 19 years, Dr. Brian P. Hurley has taught kindergarteners through graduate students as well as coached pre-service and in-service teachers throughout the greater Chicagoland area as well as internationally. Dr. Hurley is a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching... Read More →

Carol Pocica

ELA Teacher, South Cook ISC

Ms. Pocica has been teaching students at the elementary and high level across the greater Chicagoland area for more than 3 decades. While her expertise lies in all things ELA, Ms. Pocica's passion is educating our most underserved students in alternative school settings where her... Read More →

Monday November 2, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CST
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Brian P. Hurley, PhD

Carol Pocica

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South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026

Brian P. Hurley, PhD

Carol Pocica

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