2017 Third Coast Writing Project

My name is Lindsay Jeffers, and I am a TCWP alumni from 2005 and 2006.  My experiences with TCWP are so overwhelmingly positive.  My first experience with the summer institute in 2005 changed me as a teacher.  I taught high school English and Spanish for ten years, and every student I taught was influenced by the writing project.  TCWP infuses me with excitement for writing and makes me feel like a writer.  I am really happy to be here this summer.

Food! We'll have an hour for lunch everyday. You can go out, bring your own, fast, work, meditate, whatever. For those of you interested in going out, I am starting a list of restaurants in the immediate vicinity of WMU. Saffron : the keema naan (lamb stuffed bread) with raita (yogurt) is cheap and amazing. Zoorona : the chicken cream chop sandwich is da bomb.  Hunan Gardens : This is classic Chinese done incredibly right. If you want to get real, ask for the Chinese menu and tell Keith that Shaun sent you. Then order the chitlins (#32 spicy intestine) and be prepared to have your world rocked. If that's not your thing, the steamed dumplings, pad thai (yes, it's Thai, yes, they absolutely get it right), and most anything off the noodle menu is great. Martini's : Italian done right, prolly will have bad service, but it's still worth it. The slices are great, the sandwiches are definitely done right, the meat balls and bread is a great choice, honestly, they

Hello! My name is Brandon McNab and I am absolutely thrilled to be working with such an amazing group of individuals over the summer.  I used to work with Dr. Bush during the TCWP summer camp years ago, so it's wonderful to back in familiar territory. To tell you a little about myself, I am 34 years old and have been teaching for around 8 years.  My wife and I are expecting our 1st child in October, so next school year will certainly be different for me.  I am borderline psychotic about disc golf, as that has become my number one passion.  I recently started a Disc Golf Club team here at Kalamazoo Central, so I am excited to be teaching the sport to an enthusiastic / diverse group of young students. My main goal as a teacher has always been to have an impact on the students I work with.  This may not always specifically academic, but personally or culturally as well.  I want my students to leave my classroom as better people; I know this is a lofty goal, but it's what I try