Wish Us Luck! Here We Go! I Am Thrilled to State, "We're Doing an 8th Grade Workshop Again" - Celebration Time!!!

For the last several years, CWP has partnered with Central Middle School in Greenwich to offer a one-day celebration with workshops, activities, opportunities, and funk. We missed last year because everything was in the state that it was, but this year we're going digital. Why? Because "Central to Everything," is "The Possibility of the Next Step." These kids are transitioning from 8th grade to their 9th grade year, after an entire year and a half of Covid-crazy. Even so, we managed to find a way to throw them a party anyway.

And because we've learned to master ZOOM and become international DJs, I was able to extend the workshops to incredible people I know from across the United States. Phew. Yes, we may have been locked down, but we pick ourselves right back up. Today, 200 kids will get the opportunity to attend and participate in several workshops for them...conference style, future-focused, inspiration-initiated.

I once told Kwame Alexander, "Look at this way. You get the kids...they're always excited. Then you find your favorite people and get them together. It's like throwing a party. These workshops are like having a party for loving kids and what they're capable of doing."

So I reached out to some peeps. Dr. Susan James of the Emerald Coast Writing Project for a workshop on setting forth on life's journey...Evan Starling-Davis: a narrative pioneer, playwright, activist, and inspiration...Jessica Baldizon and William King - the ones and only who are beyond champions for youth...Mark Crandall (cousin) and Hoops4Hope CEO, and Unscripted...Nashville's wonderfully creative, funny, and brilliant Improv group. 

We all need a fun day. 

I will be doing a workshop on centralizing everything together for intentional high school success. I get to share my favorite writers, artists, cartoonists, and dreamers for a writing challenge with several inspirational passages. My one regret is I can't attend the other sessions. 

I'm forever thankful to the Greenwich PTA and the wonderful teachers at Central Middle School in Greenwich. I look forward to this event every year. And It will begin in 3...2...1...