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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,...

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...

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

Cheryl Mizerny

Cheryl Mizerny is a veteran educator with more than 25 years of experience–most at the middle school level. She began her career in special education, became a teacher consultant and adjunct professor of...

Topics: Active Learning Brain-based Learning Language Arts and Literacy Special Education/Inclusion Student Engagement

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

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

Nancy Doda

Nancy Doda is an internationally renowned speaker, workshop leader, and author. Regarded as one of the world's foremost experts on middle grades education, she has devoted much of her career to improving middle grades...

Topics: Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy Assessment Brain-based Learning Common Core State Standards Curriculum Differentiated Instruction Diversity and Social Equity Inquiry-based Learning Language Arts and Literacy Leadership Middle School Concept Organizational Structures PLCs Poverty Professional Development Scheduling Teaching Teaming

Sue Vansant

Sue Vansant is a 27-year veteran of education, having taught at both the middle and high school levels. She is a former National Board Certified Teacher in English-Language Arts, however, Sue has taught every academic...

Topics: Active Learning Brain-based Learning Common Core State Standards Differentiated Instruction Inquiry-based Learning Language Arts and Literacy Learning Styles

Tara Brown

Tara Brown is an award-winning educator, coach, author, and international speaker. She holds a Masters degree in Administration and Supervision and is a nationally certified personal trainer. Her professional journey...

Topics: At-risk/RTI Brain-based Learning Classroom Management Dropout Prevention Learning Styles Middle School Concept Poverty Professional Development School Culture/Climate Student Engagement Young Adolescent Development