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9/29: Rebuilding your Dyspraxic Kid- Elizabeth Kinder
9/26:
Why Do Companies Insist on Getting Rich on School Backs- Ron Tuitt
9/25
: Is Bullying Your Problem? - Steven Bell
9/23:
The Five W's of Peer Abuse- Elizabeth Bennett
9/22
: Tips for Teachers in Elementary Education- Ron Tuitt
9/21
: Down Syndrome 101: What Teachers Need to Know- Kristin Meier
9/20:
Advice with ADD/ADHD- Nahed Haddad
9/18
: Experiences in Student Teaching: International and Urban- Kevin Fitton
9/17: Bullying is an Adult Problem
There Must be an Attitude of Change
- Brenda High
9/15:
Favorite Colors- C. Moorman & T. Haller
9/13
: Empowering Kids to Deal with Bullies & Low Self-Esteem- Kathy Knoll
9/12 :
Making Students aware they are Mathematicians- Carrie Chiappetta
9/11
: And How Do We Teach Them?- Doreen Forsythe
9/10 :

9/9 :
Tattle Tales - C. Moorman & T. Haller

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Chick Moorman: Bachelors & Masters degree from Western Michigan University in education; Founder of Institute of Personal Power which has provided training for over 300,000 teachers; One of the worlds foremost authorities raising responsible, caring, confident children; Author of 10 commitments: Parenting with Purpose and Spirit Whispers: Teachers who nourish a child's spirit

Doreen Forsythe: Masters degree in Supervision of Secondary Education from Alabama A&M University; BA in Junior High School & Math Education from Glassboro (Rolane) University; Nominated for Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Math Teaching '96-'98; Selected for Who's who Among Teacher's '00; Teacher of year '99-'00 by VFW POST 2702; Awarded Excellence in Education '02 by Marshall Space Flight Center

Carrie Chiappetta has her MS in Middle School Education from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. She has received many awards of recognition including Presidential award for secondary mathematics teaching '01, Toyota T.I.M.E. grant, Connecticut Education Association "Salutes" award, and the Stamford education Association Spotlight Award. She is a Member of the National, State & District Mathematics committees.

Kathy Knoll: Author of Taking the Bull by the Horns; Diploma from Institute of Children's Literature; Awar from Writers’ International Forum’s; Stories and articles have been published in magazines along with interviews; NBC news worked with Kathy to monitor a classroom in Philadelphia for bullying behavior in 2000; Helped many children with their own bully problems through her book, online counseling, research, educational and family related internet chats, message board hosting, email and website; Spoken on various radio and television shows discussing the topics of school violence and self-esteem, including an appearance with Dr. Jay Carter ("Nasty People") on the Montel Williams show; Works as a consultant for various TV News & Talk Shows and was recently asked to be the expert testimony for a new children’s literature infomercial through Buena Vista (Disney)

Brenda High: Executive Director of Bully Police USA and the mother of Jared High who died by “bullycide”, a suicide attributed to depression cause by bullying; Author and webmaster of www.bullypolice.org, which reports and grades anti bullying laws around the USA; In 1999, Brenda launched www.jaredstory.com, a healing memorial website, which deals with just about every subject imaginable to bless those who visit; Has spoken about Bullying, Depression and Bullying to several groups, organizations and conferences as well as leading teleconference educational classes

Kevin Fitton: Bachelor in Secondary Social Studies/History Educaiton from Northern Michigan University. Education contractor: www.tutor.com and Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency. Technology in the classroom advocate focusing on Learning Management Systems (LMS) and website/classroom integration.

Nahed Haddad: Educator for 22 years in St. Louis County School District; Masters in Education; Works with students of Disabilities

Kristin Meier: teaches high school English. She has a Masters of Religious Studies from the University of Chicago Divinity School and a M.Ed. in Secondary Education from George Mason University. She has taught English and ESL for 7 years and is currently on leave to care for her two marvelous children, one of whom has Down syndrome.

Ron Tuitt: Author of Byte me!; 10th year as 2nd Grade teacher at Paterson Elementary School; Former award-winning writer for NJ’s North Brunswick Post; Winner of 25 New Jersey Press Association Awards, including 10 first prizes, many on children and education issues; Former senior text writer TV GUIDE magazine; Graduate of New York University (1982).

Elizabeth Bennett: Elizabeth Bennett is a 1995 graduate of Clemson University with a Masters of Education in Guidance And Counseling Services. Currently she is Theorist, Developer and Consultant for Peer Abuse Know More! and is the Survivor Director of Bully Police USA.

Steve Bell: served as Principal of two schools in Los Angeles. He is a recognized expert in bullying prevention. His assistance to the National Bullying Prevention Campaign is acknowledged on Campaign’s Website: http://StopBullyingNow.hrsa.gov
Steve’s website is: http://BulliesCanBeTransformed.com E-Mail: BulliesCBT@aol.com

Elizabeth Kinder: Elizabeth Kinder has a daughter who was diagnosed with Developmental Dyspraxia at age 5. She hasworked closely with specialist educating herself on this disorder. Elizabeth homeschools her daughter with the K12 curricula through a California Public Charter School. Elizabeth's husband is active duty military which has afforded her the opportunity to travel to many states and countries learning the different techniques and strategies used to treat and educate children with this disorder.