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Rescuing Young Readers

by Harry Atwood ('87) one JMU graduate student, a JMU professor and an elementary school faculty are removing roadblocks to reading success for students at Ressie Jeffries elementary school in Warren County, Va.. The methods to better teach reading touted by JMU professor of education allison Kretlow have been so successful and wellreceived at Ressie Jeffries, the entire county school system is embracing the program. 30

Living Where You Learn

by Paula Polglase ('92, '96M) from study abroad in england to Honors Program pizza parties, and community service projects to biology trips to the smithsonian's national zoological Park, students who live in one of eight JMU residential learning Communities connect with professors and other students who share similar interests, classes, philosophies and goals. 36

The Sound, the Music and the Inspiration

by Jamie Marsh Renowned composer soon Hee newbold ('96) and Hollywood sound engineer erin Rettig ('96) resonate with a new generation. This husband and wife duo are both tops in their careers and are amassing enviable achievements - a refrain that began when they met at JMU. 39

Critical Thinking Beyond the Classroom

by Jamie Marsh Katie sensabaugh ('12) chats with JMU history professor david owusu-ansah about south africa, World Cup soccer, and how JMU students learn and interact with professors outside of the classroom. Though sensabaugh has not taken any of owusu-ansah's courses, she says her conversations with him have had a "long-term impact on her Madison experience."

Sunshine and study time

A student soaks in sunshine and study time at Hillcrest House, home to the Honors Program's academic offices. JMU offers eight learning communities, where first-year students with similar interests can live, learn and interact in academic and social settings with professors. P a g e 3 0

Up Front

1 Full Frame internationally acclaimed poet sonia sanchez shares her works with educators and the community 4 22807 Your letters and feedback 6 Contributors 7 Directions JMU President linwood H. Rose on JMU values On ThE COvER: JMU professor of education Allison Kretlow works with young readers at Ressie Jeffries Elementary. See the AdmissionsViewbook and Preview covers: www.jmu.edu/MadisonOnline. 2 M a d i s o n M a g a z i n e hillcrest house photograph by diane elliott ('00)

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