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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,...

Cathryn Berger Kaye

Cathryn has provided professional and organizational development programs throughout the United States and the world, including conference keynotes, in-depth institutes, and exceptional education and learning...

Topics: Active Learning At-risk/RTI Brain-based Learning Common Core State Standards Curriculum Diversity and Social Equity ELL/ESL/ESOL Family and Community Inquiry-based Learning International Schools Language Arts and Literacy Leadership Learning Styles School Culture/Climate Service Learning Teaching Transitions to/from Middle School

Cedrick Gray

Dr. Cedrick Gray is formerly the proud lead teacher of the Jackson Public School District. He was appointed superintendent by the Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees in 2012. He is widely praised for leadership...

Topics: Assessment At-risk/RTI Data-driven Decisions Diversity and Social Equity Dropout Prevention Family and Community Inspiration Leadership Middle School Concept Peer Coaching Poverty School Culture/Climate Teaming

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

Crystal LaVoulle

Dr. Crystal LaVoulle believes that learning is a lifelong endeavor and educators must continuously strive to increase their knowledge and understanding along with the students they teach. As the Executive Director of...

Topics: At-risk/RTI Curriculum Data-driven Decisions Differentiated Instruction Diversity and Social Equity Language Arts and Literacy Professional Development School Culture/Climate Transitions to/from Middle School

Howard Ormond

Dr. Howard Ormond provides outstanding services to schools, school divisions, administrators, students, and parents about the effect of a positive learning environment and the role they play in making school a success...

Topics: Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy At-risk/RTI Bullying/School Safety Classroom Management Diversity and Social Equity Family and Community Health, Wellness, Guidance Leadership Learning Styles Middle School Concept Peer Coaching PLCs School Culture/Climate Student-led Conferences Teaching Teaming Transitions to/from Middle School

Janet Vernon

Janet Vernon has served middle schools, teachers and students in many ways. In her various roles, including as an school principal, Janet has mentored other school leaders, supervised and supported faculty and staff,...

Kim Campbell

Kim Campbell has been a proud middle level geography teacher for the past 19 years and loves it!! She is very involved in her school and has a variety of roles. Currently, she is a part-time 7th grade geography...

Topics: Achievement Gap Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy At-risk/RTI Bullying/School Safety Classroom Management Curriculum Diversity and Social Equity Family and Community Inspiration Language Arts and Literacy Middle School Concept Peer Coaching Poverty School Culture/Climate Teaching

Mark Springer

After earning degrees from Haverford College and the University of Chicago, Mr. Springer taught for 35 years at Radnor Middle School in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Early in his career, Mr. Springer developed and taught...

Topics: Active Learning Assessment Brain-based Learning Curriculum Differentiated Instruction Diversity and Social Equity Grades Learning Styles Middle School Concept Student-led Conferences Teaching

Marlena Gross-Taylor

Educational Leader. Questioner. Writer. Speaker. Marlena Gross-Taylor is a dedicated and successful K-12 administrator with proven track record of improving educational and operational performance through vision,...

Topics: Advisory/Advocacy At-risk/RTI Classroom Management Common Core State Standards Curriculum Diversity and Social Equity Inquiry-based Learning Leadership Middle School Concept Organizational Structures PLCs Scheduling School Culture/Climate Student-led Conferences Technology Transitions to/from Middle School

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