Professional Development
"I provide teachers, school leaders, and parents with opportunities to extend their thinking, their teaching, and student learning."
​Targeted And Broad Experience
(I’ve worn many hats):
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Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
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Adjunct Professor of Education (Fordham and William Paterson Universities)
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Director of Curriculum, Hong Kong Academy Primary School
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Author, Teaching Writing with Picture Books as Models (Scholastic)
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It’s All About Comprehension Video Resource Guide, & Comprehension from the Ground Up Professional Development Resource Guide (Heinemann)
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Presenter at National and International Conferences
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Keynote speaker for New York City Portfolio Seminar
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Contributor to New York City school districts in planning and implementing Standards-based curriculum
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Teacher mentor and coach
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Developer and facilitator of seminars for school leaders
Tailored Workshops to Meet Your Staff, Student, & School Needs:
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Classroom Talk: The Language that Supports Learning
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Curriculum Planning: Extending the Standards
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Teacher Questioning: Questions that get kids thinking, learning & questioning
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Beyond the Book Report: Responding to Literature in Authentic Ways
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Student Choice and Inquiry
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Using Picture Books to Teach Writing
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Writing Literary Non Fiction
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Living Like Writers: The Structure and Craft of Great Writing
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Growth Mindset
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The Transformative Power of Story: As a Way to Support Literacy
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The Transformative Power of Story: Across the Curriculum
