Professional Learning...

... should be practical, interactive and engaging.  Why not have Vera facilitate your next workshop or other staff development opportunity?  Any topic can be presented in a brain-compatible manner to maximize learning for your people!   (For a partial list of the types of workshops and sessions I have facilitated, please visit this section of my resume.)

Possible Topics:
  • Math as a Vehicle for Social Justice in 21-Century Classrooms
  • Classroom Management 101 and 201
  • Communicating Effectively with Families
  • Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
  • Getting Started with Technology
  • "Smart Bansho" with Interactive Whiteboards
  • Fun with Math, for Math-Phobic Teachers
  • Problem-Based Learning in Math
  • Making your School/Classroom more ELL-Friendly
  • Differentiated Instruction; A Practical Approach
  • Introducing the Arts (all strands can be offered)
  • Asking Good Questions (and Stretching Student Thinking!)
  • Developing Social Justice Through Grand Conversations
  • Resume, Portfolio and Interview Skills
Vera was an amazing instructor -- very experienced, and gave meaningful answers to questions; we appreciated Vera's candid discussion of what works and what hasn't worked (in her experience). Workshop was intriguing, insightful and fun!"
(occasional teacher workshop attendee, 2015)
Vera is a friendly, approachable presenter who responded to our needs, fears, worries, strengths and questions."
(workshop attendee, 2012)
Incredible workshop; my brain is spinning with ideas!"
(workshop attendee, 2016)
Real! Insightful! Inspiring! Vera clearly has a wealth of experience."
(workshop attendee, 2016)
Thank you for helping me see the emotional connection that math and social justice can foster for intermediate students.  Your workshop has given me a new focus and a way to look at teaching responsibly and responsively!"
(workshop attendee, Ottawa, 2016)
AHZIMUTH
Thanks to you and [your colleague] for the lunch and learn.  I actually thought about how much I would love to try     teaching math this way! You guys did a really great job."  
(School Principal & Lunch and Learn Attendee, 2013)
I was amazed by just how much Vera knows and uses in her teaching.  By watching her teach, I was always getting two   lessons at the same time:  The material she was teaching,  and how she was teaching it!"
(teacher candidate, 2011)
Full day, 1/2 day, multiple day... large group or small; Vera will customize a learning experience 
to suit your needs.  (Maximum group size is 300 participants.)
Contact Vera today to discuss your  organization's professional learning needs!