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ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS
"All of the teachers felt you clearly connected to our students. Your presentation was wonderful and was exactly what middle schools want to hear." (March 2008) Kelly Silwany, Olentangy Middle School, Lewis Center, OH. (740) 657-5330 "What a wonderful day! Thank you for your excellent visit to the Brigantine Public School District! The students raved about the day's activities." (March 2008) Brian Pruitt, Curriculum Coordinator, Brigantine Public Schools, Brignatine, NJ. (609) 266-7062 "I've been involved with six author visits and yours was truly the best. (April 19, 2007) Sue Weaver, Weaver Middle School, Hilliard, OH. (614) 529-7424 Sue_Weaver@hboe.org "Your workshops are invaluable to the students and help our teachers with their curriculum. (Dec 4, 2006) Beth Figman, Woodcliff Middle School, Woodcliff Lake, NJ. (201) 930-1049, beth@thefigmans.com Click here to see a PowerPoint presentation of a school visit with Todd. "We are all so impressed with your ability to engage students at the middle school level. I wish other authors could see the way you make the most of your time with children. - Robin Brillante, English Teacher, Pikesville Middle School, Baltimore, MD. (410) 887-1207 "Thank you so much for sharing your assembly and workshop with our students today… The students enjoyed hearing you speak … Our language literature teacher, Mr. Kaplan, mentioned how this worked in so nicely with the curriculum. Many of the teachers gave very positive feedback ,,, my daughter said the kids enjoyed working on the story!" (May 29, 2006) Beth Figman, Woodcliff Middle School, Woodcliff Lake, NJ (201)-930-1049 beth@thefigmans.com "Thank you for that awesome writers workshop. Your patience and understanding of the students’ needs and abilities greatly contributed to their success. The students really responded to your teaching style and gained confidence when you supported their responses. I hope to work with you again in the future." (May 15, 2006) Cathy Grossi , The Karafin School, (914) 666-9211 or CGrossiR@aol.com "In large part due to your truly awesome visit in June the Middle School PTA has decided to fund author visits for each grade… Thank you so much for an incredible day. Our 8th graders learned so much from you. " (June 7, 2006) Kara Ross, Eastchester MS/HS (914) 793-6130 Ext: 4276 kross@eastchester.k12.ny.us "Students who attend Mr. Strasser's assembly and workshop are given careful instruction concerning the writing process. This is completely compatible with the Reading/Language Arts curriculum." - Joan Hanley, Librarian, Commack Middle School, Commack, NY 631-493-3752 "The fifth-grade teachers have told me that the writing workshop really helped the children understand how to 'show' what's happening during the course of the story and not just 'tell' it. During these last few days, the students have been using much more detail in their writing." - Jodi Hink, Library Media Specialist, Highview Elementary School, Nanuet, NY 845-627-3460 "Thank you for your outstanding and truly inspirational presentation at Lincoln Middle School. The student response continues to be overwhelming. Staff feedback has been extremely positive and they wonder how I will be able to find an author for next year who will be able to inspire and present with such knowledge... Your most outstanding attribute was your ability to read your audience to personalize and 'tweak' each presentation to suit the individual group." -- Nancy Cleckner, Lincoln Middle School, Park Ridge, Ill. 847-318-4215 "Thank you so much for your visit to West Essex J H. Your presentations were wonderful. Students, staff, and administrators were very impressed with your message and style. You are not only a talented writer, but a gifted teacher." -- Mary Lindgren, West Essex Junior High School, North Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-228-1200 Ext 352 "My principal was particularly delighted, calling [your visit] 'a day filled with joy from start to finish,' and noting particularly that your lessons reinforced strategies that our teachers have been working on with our students." - Kim Zito, Crossroads Middle School, Monmouth Junction, NJ 732-329-4191 |
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