On-Demand eSEMINAR Presenters

Linda is an energetic conference presenter with many years of experience both in the classroom and as a staff developer. She applies her knowledge of brain-compatible strategies to create dynamic, uplifting sessions filled with movement, music, and memory activities. Linda also specializes in differentiated instruction, literacy, and classroom management. And, she is co-author of Feisty Females: Inspiring Girls to Think Mathematically.

A veteran kindergarten and first grade teacher, Dr. Bates has worked as an early intervention teacher in grades 1 to 3. She was named Newton County Teacher of the Year in 2000 and was a Georgia Teacher of the Year semi-finalist. C.C. received her Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education in 2003 and currently serves on the Newton County Board of Education. A workshop and conference presenter at various levels, she consistently receives high praise for her idea-packed, energy-filled presentations.

In her role as a teacher, administrator, literacy specialist, and education consultant, Lynne has dedicated her career to improving literacy. She has consulted with over 700 schools throughout her state and across the nation. Lynne has served as an adjunct faculty member of the Teachers’ College at Indiana/Purdue University. She is the author of Method Mania: Activities to Teach Comprehension Skills and Strategies, Method Mania: Activities to Teach Phonological Awareness Skills and Strategies, Method Mania: Activities to Teach Written Expression Skills and Strategies, and Spelling P.A.C.T.: Parents and Children Together.

Lori is an energetic and passionate classroom teacher and trainer. She has taught students in first through fourth grades and worked as a reading facilitator in her home district. She served as a STARR teacher with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Lori uses her daily classroom experience with Four Blocks, integrated curriculum, as well as brain-based learning to enhance her session presentations.

Gretchen is an experienced early childhood educator, instructional support teacher, and staff development specialist. She believes in adapting classrooms so that ALL children can learn, and offers teachers dozens of activities and strategies to help accomplish this goal. Gretchen is the best-selling author of I Can Learn! and More I Can Learn! Her sessions offer practical, hands-on strategies that enhance learning for all children.

Jim has emerged as the nation's Spokesperson for School Success with a dedicated mission to stop school failure. An internationally renowned educator and popular speaker, he offers practical instructional strategies to help all students learn. Jim is the author of many popular professional books, including the best selling, Differentiated Instruction: Different Strategies for Different Learners and Differentiating Textbooks and his latest release, Death of Common Sense in Our Schools And What YOU Can Do About It!

Betty is a veteran educator with more than 24 years of exemplary teaching experience. Betty’s high energy, humor, and keen insights have made her a very popular presenter at many state, national, and international conferences. She is a former Teacher of the Year and has enthusiastically shared her strategies with fellow educators since 1982. Betty is also the co-author of the best-selling books Differentiated Instruction: Different Strategies for Different Learners, Differentiating Textbooks, and 6 Ways to Teach the 6 Traits of Writing.

Laureen is an experienced classroom teacher and best-selling author. She takes pride in offering teachers practical ideas, engaging activities, and simple management techniques designed to increase students' interest and independence as learners. Laureen is the author of Poems for Sight-Word Practice, Centers Made Simple, Sight Word Poetry, Poems for Word-Family Practice, and Poems for Math Practice.

Joni is an award-winning classroom teacher, technology coordinator, administrator and university instructor. Her 20 plus years of education experience includes working with teachers and administrators from K-12. Joni has also been involved in private consulting on various topics, specializing in differentiated instruction and educational technology, and presents frequently both nationally and internationally. She has written for journals and websites, and is the author of numerous books for educators.

Donna is an education consultant well known for her practical and motivating strategies designed to help children reach their full potential. Her positive attitude, high energy, and practical ideas, make her presentations exciting for teachers eager to enhance their programs. Donna has released the CD, Sing Yourself Smart, along with a companion activity book. And, she is the author of the book and CD set, Dinosaurs, Popcorn, Penguins, and More as well as Morning Meeting, Afternoon Wrap-Up, Writing Coaching Tool, and creator of Pig Pals.