jdhwrite9

As the city editor and managing editor of The Peterborough Examiner I helped dozens of young reporters develop their writing skills. Many went on to successful careers at larger newspapers. As an editorial page editor I helped novice letter writers, experienced columnists and freelance journalists make their copy more concise, accurate and forceful. As a reporter and editorial writer I was a six-time finalist and two-time winner in the annual Ontario Newspaper Association awards. My wife and I have hosted overseas students on eight international exchange programs, one of them from China, and I am very comfortable working with young people for whom English is a second language. I believe those experiences make me ideally qualified for your project.