Speaker Profiles

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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

Jane Feber

As a middle school language arts teacher for 36 years, Jane Feber's innovative approach to instruction has earned her several awards including the AMLE Distinguished Educator Award; the Gladys Prior Award for Teaching...

Topics: Active Learning At-risk/RTI Common Core State Standards Differentiated Instruction Gifted and Talented Inquiry-based Learning

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,...

Katie Powell

Katie Powell began teaching in 2005, first in special education and later in Title 1. This focus on providing interventions for struggling students led to the development of strategies that leverage curiosity and fun...

Topics: Active Learning Assessment At-risk/RTI Differentiated Instruction Grades Inspiration Student Engagement Teaching Technology

Linda Hopping

Linda Hopping is the state director of the Georgia Schools to Watch Program, the chair of the National Forum's Schools to Watch program, lead trainer for the National Forum Early Warning Indicator project, and a...

Topics: Advisory/Advocacy Assessment Bullying/School Safety Curriculum Differentiated Instruction Family and Community Health, Wellness, Guidance Leadership Learning Styles Middle School Concept Organizational Structures Peer Coaching Scheduling School Culture/Climate

Mandy Stalets

Mandy Stalets is an author, presenter, and Middle School math teacher at Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School in Normal, IL. In 2010, Mandy helped to introduce standards-based learning and grading to her K–8 school...

Topics: Assessment Differentiated Instruction Grades School Culture/Climate

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

Neila Connors

Dr. Neila A. Connors is presently the founder and president of N.A.C. (Networking And Client), CONNECTIONS INC., a corporation dedicated to the implementation of positive attitudes and actions in people. Her primary...

Topics: Active Learning Advisory/Advocacy At-risk/RTI Differentiated Instruction Diversity and Social Equity Grades Health, Wellness, Guidance Inspiration Learning Styles Middle School Concept Poverty School Culture/Climate Teaming

Rick Herrig

Rick Herrig is a tireless advocate for quality educational practices. An educator for more than 33 years, Rick has served education as a teacher, principal, college adjunct instructor, and now as an educational...

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