My Education
1998 Gratz College Philadelphia, PA
Master of Arts in Education/Concentrate Teacher Instruction
1972 William Paterson University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
My Experience
March 2001- Present
Cutting Edge Institute LLC
Educational Consultant/Owner
Conducts workshops for teachers based on brain compatible strategies, multiple intelligences and learning styles.
Conducts workshops for students to understand individual learning styles and strategies to use for retention.
1998-Present Adjunct Graduate Instructor
College of New Jersey
Gratz College
Drexel University
Wilkes-Barre University
October 2001-December 2002 Educator’s Training Network Chesapeake, VA
Educational Consultant
Conducts national teacher workshops based on Brain Compatible Strategies.
1972-1998 Classroom Teacher
My Awards
Who’s Who of America’s Teachers, 2000
Nominated 1998 and 1999 for Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award
My Publications
Cutting Edge Connections in Today’s Classroom – ISBN: 1410799859
Quick Think Agenda for Students- A student homework agenda designed to maximize lesson closures in less than 5 minutes using brain compatible strategies.
Two Secrets to Learning Faster- Extensive brain based resource handbook used in workshops
Maintains an on line newsletter, Education and Your Child, distributed weekly to approximately 2500 parents with tips on helping their child do well educationally.
Appeared as a guest speaker on The John Sanders Talk Radio Show to discuss how music connects to learning, 95.5 FM WWDB Talk Radio, and Mommies Get Answers Radio Show to explain the Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
Served as a Mentor to new teachers helping them to develop well rounded teaching skills