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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

Christine Toth

Christine H. Toth joined the Academy of the Sacred Heart as the Middle School Dean of Students in August 2015. The Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls offering...

Topics: Advisory/Advocacy Inspiration Leadership Private Schools Professional Development School Culture/Climate Transitions to/from Middle School

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

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

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

Judith Conk

Judith Conk is an educator who has taught and administered at all levels of education from preschool to graduate school in a career that spans almost 40 years. Working in both urban and suburban settings, the school...

Topics: Achievement Gap Action Research Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy Assessment Bullying/School Safety Common Core State Standards Curriculum Inquiry-based Learning International Schools Language Arts and Literacy Leadership Learning Styles Middle School Concept Peer Coaching PLCs Private Schools Teaching Teaming

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

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