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Association for Middle Level Education

Speaker Profiles

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Rick Wormeli

One of the first Nationally Board Certified teachers in America, Rick brings innovation, energy, validity, and high standards to his presentations and his instructional practice, which includes 30 years teaching math,...

Allen Seed

Allen Seed teaches middle level education and curriculum courses at the University of Memphis. Prior to his work in higher education, he taught grades 4-8 for more than 18 years. He enjoys working with middle schools...

Topics: Action Research Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy Classroom Management Curriculum Differentiated Instruction Grades Inquiry-based Learning Language Arts and Literacy Middle School Concept Peer Coaching PLCs Professional Development Scheduling STEM Teaching Teaming

Bobb Darnell

Dr. Bobb Darnell is president of Achievement Strategies, Inc. and an advocate for high student achievement and daily professional growth. He served as director of staff support for more than 1,700 staff members in a...

Charles Beaman

Charles Beaman was a middle school English teacher and principal for 30 years, consults frequently for Staff Development for Educators, and works with schools nationally and internationally. He recently studied...

Topics: Achievement Gap Active Learning At-risk/RTI Bullying/School Safety Classroom Management Curriculum Data-driven Decisions Diversity and Social Equity Leadership Learning Styles Middle School Concept Peer Coaching Private Schools Student-led Conferences

David Sanders

David Sanders is a passionate educator known for his wit and engaging strategies. Teachers love his ability to connect and provide great ideas that are motivational. David has presented internationally and nationally...

Topics: Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy At-risk/RTI Classroom Management Common Core State Standards Data-driven Decisions Differentiated Instruction Family and Community Middle School Concept Peer Coaching School Culture/Climate Teaching Teaming

David Shepard

A native of rural North Carolina and a product of public education in four states, Dave Shepard brings experience, common sense, and practicality to any educational gathering. He has dealt with middle and high school...

Topics: Active Learning At-risk/RTI Classroom Management Data-driven Decisions Differentiated Instruction Family and Community Leadership Learning Styles Math Middle School Concept Organizational Structures PLCs Scheduling School Culture/Climate Special Education/Inclusion Teaching Teaming Transitions to/from Middle School

Debbie Silver

Debbie Silver is truly a "teacher's teacher"! She is an award-winning educator with 30 years experience as a classroom teacher, staff development instructor, and university professor. Her numerous recognitions include...

Topics: Achievement Gap Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy Assessment At-risk/RTI Brain-based Learning Classroom Management Differentiated Instruction Gifted and Talented Inquiry-based Learning Learning Styles Middle School Concept Peer Coaching PLCs School Culture/Climate STEM Teaching

Dedra Stafford

Dedra Stafford is a dedicated consultant and a proud member of the Association for Middle Level Education On-Site Professional Development Cadre. She is an educational speaker and has presented at international,...

Topics: Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy Brain-based Learning Classroom Management Common Core State Standards Differentiated Instruction Middle School Concept School Culture/Climate STEM Teaching Teaming Technology

Dru Tomlin

Dru Tomlin is the principal of Heritage Middle School in Westerville, Ohio and is proud and passionate to serve his students, staff, and families every day. Dru was formerly the director of middle level services for...

Topics: Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy Assessment Classroom Management Inquiry-based Learning Language Arts and Literacy Leadership Learning Styles Middle School Concept Professional Development Teaching Teaming Transitions to/from Middle School Young Adolescent Development

Gretchen Goodman

Gretchen Goodman spent 34 years as a public school teacher. She was involved with children who had learning and behavioral problems. Gretchen was an instructional support teacher, an RtI coordinator, and assisted in...

Topics: At-risk/RTI Bullying/School Safety Classroom Management Common Core State Standards Differentiated Instruction Family and Community Special Education/Inclusion Teaching Teaming

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