Meet The Educators' Royal Treatment Authors
Ken Royal, ERT Director, and Scholastic Administrator Tech Editor, is a veteran teacher with 34 years of classroom experience, and the
last three of those spent as an instructional technology specialist. Teaching accomplishments include: 4-time district teacher of the year, at different grade levels, and Connecticut Middle School Teacher of the Year, as well as Bill and Melinda Gates award for Technology School of Excellence. Ken has
been a freelance education technology writer since the early 90s,
mostly with Tech & Learning, and past editor at two education media
publishers, online and print--District Administration magazine, and
Scholastic Administrator and Instructor magazines. Ken is currently the Director of The Educators' Royal Treatment. http://www.educatorsroyaltreatment.com/, and is Tech Editor for Scholastic Administrator.
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Tara Seale is the Enhanced English Teacher. Her blog covers everything from traditional teaching to enhanced teaching with technology. "I blog to post my ideas, thoughts, and attempts to
enhance the curriculum in my classroom using 21st century skills. I
also hope to inspire my students to blog about their own interests."
Recent posts: Enhancing the Classroom with Wordle; Blogs, Wikis, or Nings?; Blogs, Wikis, or Nings? Part 2, and more at http://www.educatorsroyaltreatment.com/tara-seale/
Enhanced English Teacher
http://enhancedenglishteachertseale.edublogs.org/
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Carla Beard is the Web English Teacher. Her site is where educators can take advantage of online
technology to share ideas, and to benefit from the work of others.
Beginning teachers can find guidance; experienced teachers can find
inspiration. "Think of it as the faculty library and faculty workroom on
a global scale."
Recent posts:Moodle Settings; Teaching with Moodle, and more at http://www.educatorsroyaltreatment.com/carla-beard-web-english-teacher/
The Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
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Eric Sheninger is Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County, NJ. As an educational administrator I am responsible for preparing over 650 students in grades 9-12 with essential 21st Century skills that will enable them to be successful, productive members of society. I place a strong emphasis on instructional supervision/evaluation of staff, articulating a clear vision for student achievement, providing the necessary resources to assist in the delivery of instruction, integration of technology, pedagogy, supporting a model of meaningful professional development, effective communcation, and fostering collaborative environments.
http://www.twitter.com/NMHS_Principal
http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=26475766&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro
http://www.newmilfordschools.org/NMHS/hs_main_page.html
http://www.delicious.com/Esheninger
Check All Eric Sheninger's Posts at the ERT!
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Steven W. Anderson, better known as web20classroom http://twitter.com/web20classroom, is the Instructional Technologist for Stokes County Schools http://www.stokes.k12.nc.us, a small district in the foothills of NC. Before that he was a 7th/8th grade science teacher. Steven has always had a passion for technology in the classroom, beginning his first year of teaching where he was recognized for his use of technology in an alternative school to help students succeed. Recently, he has presented at several technology camps and conferences where he shares his passion with other educators. He also shares knowledge through his blog http://web20classroo.blogspot.com, and other postings. With an undergraduate degree in Middle Grades Education from Western Carolina University, and a Master of Arts In Education in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University, Steven continues to share his philosophy that technology in the classroom is crucial for student success.
Blog: http://web20classroom.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/web20classroom
Delicious: http://delicious.com/steven.anderson
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Tom Whitby is Professor of Education in Secondary English. Linkedin
group founder and owner of Technology-Using Professors, TWITTER-Using
Educators, as well as NING-Using Educators.
Read all of Tom Whitby's Posts, and learn from his PLN Blueprint series.
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Isabelle Jones is a qualified translator/ interpreter with 16 years of experience teaching French and Spanish. She has been a Head of Modern Foreign Languages since 2002 and has also been teaching French and Spanish in primary schools since 2003.
Her experience and interests lie in how to use ICT to motivate students, social media and CPD, promoting the International Dimension, Accelerated Learning, EAL and Thinking Skills.
She has recently taken on the role of Regional Secondary Adviser for the new MFL secondary National Curriculum and has been leading her local Strategic Learning Network for Languages since 2008.
http://isabellejones.blogspot.com
Recent post: Networking for Language Teachers: Sharing to Grow, Summer Reading: Guy Claxton-What's The Point of School
Twitter: http://twitter.com/icpjones
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Adora Svitak is the eleven-year-old published author of three books and the world's youngest teacher. "I strive to promote reading and writing through technology."
~ Adora Svitak
Adora published her first book at seven. She lives
in Redmond, Washington with her parents and sister. She enjoys reading
about history, writing stories and poems, following current events, and
playing with her sister and friends.
Adora inspires other
kids to extend their interests beyond sports and video games. Her
stories are catchy, funny, sophisticated and down-to-earth. Her first
book "Flying Fingers"- Master the Tools of Learning Through the Joy of
Learning" is a compilation of her historical fiction and fantasy
stories, followed by tips on writing for kids and suggestions for
parents to become a better coach.
Recent Posts: http://www.educatorsroyaltreatment.com/adora-svitak/
http://www.adorasvitak.com/
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Deron Durflinger is the Secondary Principal at Van Meter Schools in Van Meter, IA. This is his first year at Van Meter, but his 6th year as a principal and 13th year as an educator. A proud father of four, Deron is passionate about changing the current educational system to meet the needs of students today. More information about Deron and Van Meter Schools can be found at http://derondurflinger.blogspot.com/, https://vmbulldogs.wikispaces.com/, http://sites.google.com/site/vanmetercommunityschool/home, and http://www.vanmeter.k12.ia.us/.
His most recent post is Why Doesn't the System Adapt to the Student?
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Karyn Keenan teaches second grade in Chicago. Her first year of teaching was a challenge, but she survived and now hopes to help other first year teachers avoid the same mistakes she did. In her classroom you will see the daily incorporation of technology through a SmartBoard. She is a graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Kappa Delta Pi.
Recent Posts:Ten Easy Interactive Whiteboard Ideas, Six Things I Wish I Had Done My First Year, Seven Things I'm Glad I Did My First Year
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Stephen J. Moore heads his high school's reading department and teaches literacy skills to incoming freshman. His blog
www.mooreonthepage.com.com is an account of his first year as a teacher, and is being published in a series through the Missouri State Teachers Association's
http://www.msta.org/ publication Teacher U
http://www.msta.org/new_teachers/smsta/. Full of energy, optimism, and frankness, Moore's posts mean to uplift and encourage anyone with a stake in education.
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Chad Frerichs is Director Of Technology at Okoboji Schools in Iowa. As Director of Technology I am responsible for implementing and
maintaining computer systems that will further enhance the learning of
Okoboji students, faculty, and staff.
http://blog.mrfrerichs.com/
Recent posts: Our Netbook Decision
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Maria Angala is a special education teacher in Washington, D.
C.. She was chosen Outstanding Special Education Teacher for 2008-2009.
Her blog "Digital Anthology"
is an online extension of her classroom, where she posts information
about her class, and is a resource for information for her students,
parents and other special education teachers. Her other blog "Teacher Sol" is solely for educators and contains special education resources, news and issues.
Angala is a National Board Certification candidate in the Exceptional Needs Specialist category which is the highest level of certification for educators in the country.
Recent post: 2009 National Charter Schools Conference
Teacher Sol
http://teachersol.blogspot.com/
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Mary Cooch has
taught languages (and latterly geography) for over 20 years in Preston,
UK. She currently specialises in training and inspiring teachers in
High Schools and Primary Schools to use the Moodle LMS alongside Hot
Potatoes. An Moodle Certified Course Creator and Accredited Hot
Potatoes trainer, Mary is the author of Moodle for Teaching 7-14 Year
Olds http://www.packtpub.com/beginners-guide-moodle-1-9-for-teaching-7-14-year-olds/book. Known online as @moodlefairy http://twitter.com/moodlefairy , she runs a Moodle blog http://www.moodleblog.org and is also administrator of several geography teaching websites including Geography At the Movies http://www.gatm.org.uk/.
Recent Posts: http://www.educatorsroyaltreatment.com/mary-cooch/
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Amanda Salt
is Head of Spanish in a grammar school (11-18) in Belfast, Northern
Ireland. She has been teaching since 1996 and is keen to remain within
the classroom, rather than seek promotion, as teaching is her first
love. Her blog posts focus on practical, hands-on teaching strategies
using web 2.0 tools and activities for language teachers, and she says
that she is an enthusiast rather than an expert.
Recent post: Languages And Learning: The Path I Have Followed
Amanda’s Languages and Learning blog: http://amandasalt.blogspot.com/
Spanish Department wiki: http://spanishingrosvenor.wikispaces.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/amandasalt
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Wendy Zachrisen was a teacher who moved in the middle of the school
year (the things we do for love☺) but then couldn’t find a job! She
wound up working for educational materials companies instead…and lived
happily ever after.
“WendyZ” is an advocate for multisensory
instructional methods. Her blog posts, professional development
workshops, and consulting services focus on practical, hands-on
teaching strategies and activities for early learners (grades
preK–elementary).
For the past 12 years, Wendy has worked in
strategic marketing for educational publishers, manufacturers, catalog
companies, and teacher stores. This teacher-marketer-mom is currently
the “Educational Marketing Nerd” at Learning Resources, a manufacturer
of award-winning classroom materials and educational toys.
Recent posts:
10 Tips for Building Your Class Library;
10 Ways to Improve a Child's Handwriting
WendyZ’s Hands-on Learning Hot Spot Blog:
http://wendyzshandsonlearning.blogspot.com/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/WendyZZZZZZZZZZ
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/WendyZLearningResources
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Jason Epstein
is currently the Director of Educational Media & Technology at
Newtown Friends School in Newtown, PA. Jason has been working in
educational technology on and off for 15 years. He is also an award
winning social studies teacher and has worked on Service Learning
curricula as well. Jason is a Renaissance man, enjoying learning about
all sorts of topics and using all sorts of technologies. Jason is also
a Husband and proud Father.
Recent posts: The Personal Learning Network (PLN)
Jason's Blog: http://teachtalk.blogspot.com
Jepstein@newtownfriends.org
Second Life: Jupiter Martian
Twitter: twitter.com/Epstein27
Google Voice: (267)719-3332
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Chris Riedel
has been freelancing for about 10 years. He has been in marketing and
advertising, information technology services, public relations and
communications, as well as a teacher/department head. At this time, he
is freelancing, doing articles for THE Journal, and covering education
and technology shows around the country. Chris' article
Twitter in Schools was a 2009
Tech Future’s article in Scholastic Administrator. He’s done
copy-editing and Web design as well. He also runs his own Chicago-based
professional writing services company, which has a national reach.
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Dr. Patricia Porter, a teacher, researcher and educational consultant.
Patricia taught children with learning difficulties for over thirty
years, both in England and Canada, before becoming a home/school
consultant and a researcher at the University of British Columbia. She
currently provides parents with information on how their children
learn, why they struggle to learn and what they can do to help.
Leading to Learning
Prescriptions for your child's Success
http://www.leading2learning.com/
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Arthur Lebowitz
Bio soon!
Posts from the Superintendent -- Tips and Opinions from an education leader.
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