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Table of ContentsGeneral Information General Information 11

Welcome 2Welcome 2

2013 Summer Sessions 2013 Summer Sessions 3-73-7

Online Courses Online Courses 88

Career Preparedness Course Career Preparedness Course 88

Educators Making a Difference Educators Making a Difference 9-109-10

Consultant Listing Consultant Listing 1111

Alabama Learning Forward Alabama Learning Forward 12 12 2013 Conference 2013 Conference

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FREE! FREE! FREE!FREE! FREE! FREE!Professional Learning 2013 Summer SessionsGeneral InformationSee individual sessions for dates, times and locations. Professional Learning Activities will be held in Ralph D. Abernathy Hall, Annex C, RAC.

ParkingA parking permit is enclosed (see page 13). Please use LOT O, in back of Dunn-Oliver Acadome, directly in front of the College of Education Annex C. You must have a permit displayed in your windshield to avoid ticketing. Any vehicle not parked in the designated areas will be subject to a boot and/or towed at the owner’s expense.

RegistrationCurrent public school teachers and administrators: Register for Summer Workshops via STIPD! (https://pdweb.alsde.edu/welcome.html (Requires username and password.)

For more information, please contact…Taurean Urquhart, Staff Associate Central Alabama Regional Education Inservice CenterAlabama State University College of Education Ralph D. Abernathy Hall, Annex C, Room 307 915 South Jackson Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Phone: 334-229-4107

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Dear Fellow Educators:

Our job at the Inservice Center is to help the professionals in Alabama State University’s service area continue best practices which translate into improved student learning through sound professional learning activities; therefore, we are working on your behalf. We have had candid conversations with district staff developers, Governing Board members and regional educators regarding the professional development needs of our teachers, our administrators and other school personnel. Our planning and identifying the best trainers to share strategies that work have been critical to what is available in the summer bulletin. Notice also that session topics relate to the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards (AQTS), and the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), which drive content and activities in K-12 schools of Alabama.

Most importantly, as you examine the offerings for this summer, please select topics which you feel are relevant to improving your instruction and most helpful for school learning communities; We learn so much from one another as we share with others. In fact, powerful conversations regarding best practices are excellent for expanding our knowledge for helping children succeed. The school working as a team to address the needs of the children is the key to a successful outcome. Consequently, the professional learning activities offered are designed to provide strategies and information for professional team learning and team sharing.

For the best results, we ask you to come with questions for consultants and participants and with a willingness to share activities you feel represent best practices supported by research and what you have observed as helpful. Also, remember that although the summer is a great time to participate in professional learning, consultants are available to repeat or follow up on summer training sessions during the 2013-2014 school year. Summer training is just the beginning. Call us anytime for help and assistance.

We look forward to your participation in the Professional Educator’s Learning Community at Alabama State University. Do not forget that we are housed in our new home, The Ralph D. Abernathy College of Education Annex Building.

Additionally, remember to register using the STIPD procedures.

Hope to see you soon!

Dr. Evelyn Hodge, Center Director

Taurean Urquhart, Staff Associate

Pearl Howard, Program Coordinator


ADMINISTRATORSASU 714How To Bully Proof Your SchoolPresenter: Denise Whittle-SmithDate/Time: June 18, 9 a.m.-noonLocation: RAC 302AQTS: Standards 2,4Focus: Learn the different roles of the bullying cycle, the different forms and how to end bullying with STOP, WALK, and TALK.

ASU 715Do You Want To Be an Instructional Leader or Principal? Stand out from the Rest!Presenter: Zickeyous M. ByrdDate/Time: June 26, 9 a.m.-noonLocation: RAC 304AQTS: Standard 5Focus: This session will focus on educators who desire to become Instructional Leaders or Principals. Participants will gain the tools to “stand out from the rest and be noticed.”

ASU 716Principals Make a DifferencePresenter: Dr. Bill NaugherDate/Time: July 9, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 2,4,5Focus: Identify ideas and strategies administrators can implement in order to help their schools make a difference in the lives of their students. Topics include staff selection, data-driven decisions, test score improvement and motivating students.

ASSESSMENTASU 717The Data ProcessPresenter: Dr. Bill NaugherDate/Time: July 10, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Explore what processes

are needed and how to effectively implement them into the schools. Participants will understand that success comes when certain processes are in place and successfully functioning.

ASU 718DIBELS NextPresenter: Cambium LearningDate/Time: July 22, 23, 24,9 a.m.- noonLocation: Abernathy AuditoriumAQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Prepare to become proficient in administering and scoring all of the measures of DIBELS Next. Participants will utilize the online scoring and data management system for capturing student data and information instruction. Learn what is new in DIBELS Next.

ASU 719Global ScholarPresenter: Global Scholar TrainersDate/Time: June 19, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.Location: Abernathy Auditorium &RAC 302, 304, 306, 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Hear discussions about Global Scholar. Discover successes by utilizing Global Scholar. Participants will engage in discussions regarding this tool as a best practice.

SCHOOL COUNSELINGASU 720Evaluating Your SchoolCounseling ProgramPresenter: Dr. LaWanda EdwardsDate/Time: June 18, 9 a.m. - noonLocation: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,4,5Focus: Understand ways school counselors can evaluate their school counseling program.

ASU 721Advocating For Your SchoolCounseling ProgramPresenter: Dr. LaWanda EdwardsDate/Time: June 18, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,4,5Focus: Focus on ways that school counselors can advocate for the school counseling program.

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ASU 722Learning Centers for Elementary TeachersPresenter: Bettie LeeDate/Time: June 27, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 304AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Learn about elementary learning centers for success. These centers will provide remediation and enrichment activities for the elementary grades.

ASU 723Learning Centers for Middle School TeachersPresenter: Bettie LeeDate/Time: June 20, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Learn about middle school learning centers for success. These centers will provide remediation and enrichment activities for the middle grades.

ASU 724Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)Presenter: Denise Whittle-SmithDate/Time: June 18, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 302AQTS: Standards 2,4,5Focus: Learn how to implement PBIS effectively to fidelity with evidence-based strategies which

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ASU 725ProfessionalismPresenter: Darryl WashingtonDate/Time: June 25, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 304AQTS: Standards 1,2,5Focus: Discuss a series of topics focused on what it means to be a professional.

ASU 726Differentiating Instructionthrough the Use of Small GroupsPresenter: Darryl WashingtonDate/Time: June 26, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 1,2,4Focus: Understand what differentiated instruction is, why we use it and the framework for it.

ASU 727How Authenticity and EffectiveInstruction Impact ClassroomPerformance, Yours and Theirs!Presenter: Vivian ChestnutDate/Time: June 20, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,5Focus: Become clear about your authentic identity and true passion. Learn the components of an effective lesson and how it influences your teaching.

ASU 728Instructional Strategies forSecondary TeachersPresenter: Antwuan StinsonDate/Time: June 18, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 1,2Focus: Learn classroom management strategies and instructional techniques to maintain student engagement in the secondary classroom.

ASU 729Center in a Binder for Grades K-3Presenter: Elainer JonesDate/Time: July 20, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Learn strategies for creating learning centers using notebook binders. Each notebook will have a variety of literature-based activities. Please bring three to four 1” or 2” binders to the workshop.

ASU 730Organized Chaos: ControllingTheir Minds without Losing YoursPresenter: Angela R.JonesDate/Time: June 10, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Location: RAC 302AQTS: Standards 2,5Focus: Discover classroom management skills and techniques that may be utilized in early childhood/upper grades.

ASU 731Increasing Student Understandingthrough Questions ThatEncourage ThinkingPresenter: Darryl WashingtonDate/Time: June 12, 9 a.m.- noon.Location: RAC 304AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Discover questioning techniques that encourage students to clarify ideas, solve problems, explore new possibilities, generate alternatives and extend thinking.

ASU 732Differentiated InstructionPresenter: Yvonne J. TerrellDate/Time: July, 16, 9 a.m - noonLocation: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 2,4Focus: Understand effective ways to meet the needs of diverse learners. Participants will be given

opportunities to observe effective teachers, develop strategies and discuss them with other professionals.

ASU 733Differentiation, Learning Stylesand 21st Century SkillsPresenter: Yvonne J. TerrellDate/Time: July 16, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 2,3,4Focus: Witness how to differentiate instruction and how students learn best to help them acquire 21st Century Skills. Learn techniques and instructional strategies from authors Carol Tomlinson and Cindy Strickland.

ASU 734Instructional Strategies forSecondary TeachersPresenter: Antwuan StinsonDate/Time: June 18, 9 a.m. - noonLocation: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 1,2Focus: Find out about instructional and classroom management strategies to maintain student engagement in the secondary classroom.

ASU 735Bulletin Boards Galore: Making Your Classroom Walls Work For YouPresenter: Jackie Foster-AsberryDate/Time: July 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2Focus: Whether you teach science, reading, art, or social studies, you’re sure to find the perfect bulletin board to fit your current theme or topic.

ASU 736I’m a New Teacher!!! What Do I DO?Presenter: Bettie LeeDate/Time: July 25, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 302


AQTS: Standards 1,2,5Focus: Learn how to feel like a veteran teacher. Hear about survival skills for the first year.

ASU 737New Teacher Orientation andProfessional Development: “I’ve Been Hired, Now What?”Presenter: Jackie Foster-AsberryDate/Time: June 13, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 304AQTS: Standards 1,2,5Focus: Learn how to survive that dreaded first and second year. Organizational skills, classroom management procedures and instructional strategies will be discussed.

ASU 738Management Strategies for aDifferentiated ClassroomPresenter: Yvonne J. TerrellDate/Time: July 17, 9 a.m. - noonLocation: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,4Focus: Explore positive classroom environments, best practices, standards of behavior, engagement techniques, teaching tips, common sense suggestions and procedures.

ASU 7397 Habits of Great TeachingPresenter: Connie B. MizellDate/Time: July 16, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Discuss the seven habits teachers implement in their classrooms, from discipline strategies to instructional techniques.

ASU 740Effective Instructional RoundsPresenter: Dr. Bill NaugherDate/Time: July 10, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2Focus: Explore the true purpose

of instructional rounds, discuss do’s and don’ts and develop a plan of action to improve teacher instruction and test scores.

READINGASU 741Literacy Workstations and theCommon Core StandardsPresenter: Gale DanielsDate/Time: July 11, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 302AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Hear about workstations which help with the Common Core Standards, to include resources, materials and activities to make stations. These workstations can be used to differentiate instruction, especially while you are working with small groups.

ASU 742ARI Beginning ReadingPresenter: Pam HigginsDate/Time: June 5, 6, 78:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: RAC 304AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Gain a deeper understanding of reading research by exploring explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency and vocabulary.

ASU 743ARI Content LiteracyPresenter: Pam HigginsDate/Time: June 10,11,128:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Location: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Explore the process of incorporating purposeful planning, multiple strategies, connected strategies, and explicit instruction to maximize the understanding and retention of content material.

ASU 744Teaching Struggling Readers How to ReadPresenter: Bettie LeeDate/Time: July 18, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Witness strategies for teaching struggling readers how to read. Methods that work will be discussed and shared.

ASU 745Get On Board…Common Core and Text ComplexityPresenter: Daisy ChandlerDate/Time: June 6, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 302AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Gain a deeper understanding of how the key shifts support implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

ASU 746A Change Is Coming…Informational Text and TextComplexityPresenter: Daisy ChandlerDate/Time: June 6, 9 a.m.– noon.Location: RAC 302AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Explore the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and their relationship to informational text and text complexity.

LANGUAGEASU 747Research Assessment and VocabularyPresenter: Darryl WashingtonDate/Time: July 12, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 304AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Learn how to incorporate strategies such as reading aloud with embedded vocabulary instruction and suggest criteria for selecting words to teach.

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ASU 748Why Teach Vocabulary?Presenter: Connie B. MizellDate/Time: July 17, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 306AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Learn why vocabulary is critical to comprehension through hands-on activities and techniques.

ASU 749Word Wall Words Just Don’tHang TherePresenter: Connie B. MizellDate/Time: July 18, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Learn why and how to use word walls to increase students’ vocabulary and easy to implement strategies and techniques to use daily.

SOCIAL STUDIESASU 750Eyewitness to the HolocaustPresenter: Leonita NelsonDate/Time: June 6, 8-10 a.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,4Focus: Participate in a video conversation with Simone Liebster from France using Skype. Liebster’s refreshing message encourages listeners to stand up for what they believe and to resist peer pressure.

MATHASU 751Math and the Common Core State StandardsPresenter: Gale DanielsDate/Time: July11, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 302AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Discuss and learn how activities and strategies will complement what you are already doing and help bring students to a higher level of thinking in math.

ASU 752Check-Out Container KitsPresenter: Elainer JonesDate/Time: July 27, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2,3Focus: Gather strategies to create math literacy centers. Participants will utilize plastic shoe box-sized containers, which will be painted on, as well as the canvas bags. Please bring 2 or more plastic shoe box-sized containers with lids and 2 or more canvas bags to the workshop.

WRITINGASU 753Relevant Writing to IncreaseAnalytical SkillsPresenter: Darryl WashingtonDate/Time: June 13, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2Focus: Discover the concept and the importance of Writing Across the Curriculum. Benefit from sample lessons of writing in all subjects and engaging activities.

ASU 754The Four Square Writing TechniquePresenter: Dr. Marian CarterDate/Time: July 15, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 308AQTS: Standards 1,2Focus: Familiarize yourself with the four square writing technique. Learn how this graphic organizer can be used to teach students how to write a basic paragraph to a ten-page term paper.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONASU 755Understanding Special EducationPresenter: Willie E. ThorntonDate/Time: July 10, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 304AQTS: Standard 4

Focus: Understand effective practical teaching/differentiated instructions to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

ASU 756Behavioral PlansPresenter: Willie E. ThorntonDate/Time: July 11, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 306AQTS: Standard 4Focus: Learn techniques and practical ways to resolve problems when instructing a diverse student population.

ASU 757The Heart of Special EducationPresenter: Dr. Brenda DeanDate/Time: June 27, 9 a.m.-noonLocation: RAC 306AQTS: Standard 4Focus: Learn how to address the process for individual education programs (IEP), evaluations and documentation of appropriate instructions.

ASU 758School Behavior ManagementPresenter: Dr. Brenda DeanDate/Time: June 27, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 306AQTS: Standard 4Focus: Understand problem behavior solutions. This workshop shows how to focus, re-direct and improve students’ behavior.

ASU 759RtI (Response to Intervention)Presenter: Yvonne J. TerrellDate/Time: July 17, 1-4 p.m.Location: 308AQTS: Standard 4Focus: Explore and define RtI components. Participants will review the Three Tier Model and highlight written intervention specifics, engage in a think-pair-share activity and draft academic and behavior interventions.


PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTASU 760Parents and Teachers: Forming a PartnershipPresenter: Dr. Bill NaugherDate/Time: July 9, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 306AQTS: Standard 5Focus: Discover what parents expect from teachers, hidden fears, setting the tone for the year and avoiding conflict. Participants will also learn communication styles, how to manage angry parents and how to conduct a successful parent-teacher conference.

SCIENCEASU 761Simple SciencePresenter: Dr. Marian CarterDate/Time: July15, 1-4 p.m.Location: RAC 308AQTS: Standard 1,2Focus: Learn simple and inexpensive ways to incorporate hands-on collaborative projects related to science and math. Students will marvel at how they can erect a tower using marshmallows and spaghetti.

TECHNOLOGYASU 762Using Web 2.0 Tools for the ClassroomPresenter: Antwuan StinsonDate/Time: June 10, 9 a.m. - noonLocation: RAC 311AQTS: Standard 3Focus: Learn how to link the classroom with learning at home. Many web tools can be used to engage students in and out of the classroom.

ASU 763Using Web 2.0 Tools for theClassroomPresenter: Antwuan StinsonDate/Time: June 10, 1-4 p.m.

Location: RAC 311AQTS: Standard 3Focus: Learn how to link the classroom with learning at home. Many web tools can be used to engage students in and out of the classroom.

ASU 764Adding Promethean PizazzPresenter: Peyton PhillipsDate/Time: June 6, 9 a.m. – noonLocation: RAC 311AQTS: Standard 3Focus: Learn about adding that extra pizazz to your instructional flip charts. We will create a stunning, interactive flip chart using Promethean’s best design

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ASU 765iTeach with iPadsPresenter: Peyton PhillipsDate/Time: June 11, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 311AQTS: Standard 3Focus: Explore the features the iPad offers teachers and students, such as the camera took, the app store and many more! This session is a basic introduction for using iPads in the classroom or school setting.

ASU 766Edmodo-Where Learning HappensPresenter: Peyton PhillipsDate/Time: June 12, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 311AQTS: Standard 3Focus: Explore the advantages of Edmodo. Edmodo provides teachers and students a secure and a safe place to connect and collaborate, share content and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications.

ASU 767Are You Meeting the Standards?Web Resources for Core LearningPresenter: Peyton PhillipsDate/Time: June 13, 9 a.m.- noonLocation: RAC 311AQTS: Standard 3Focus: Learn about web-based tools and iPad apps for teaching and learning. The tools introduced during this session will help in meeting specific AQTS (Alabama Quality Teacher Standards) and the current technology standards.

GRANT WRITING 101ASU 768Grant Writing 101 andNon-Profit BeginnersPresenter: Felicia Stoudemire-TyusDate/Time: July 25, 9 a.m.– noonLocation: RAC 302Focus: Discover hands-on grant writing techniques to include Grant Writing Terms (Vocabulary), Writing a Winning Proposal, and Identifying Funding Sources at the Local, State and Federal levels.

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e-learning Online 2013 Summer Coursese-learning Online 2013 Summer Courses(MAY 1-JUNE 18 for 6-WEEK COURSES)

Teaching Students to Think Critically with Data EDU4456

Project Based Learning EDU4459

Webquests and Hotlist EDU4401

Virtual Tours EDU4403

Teaching with WEB 2.0 EDU4408

Cell Phone in Class EDU4414

Classroom Management in the 21 Century EDU4422

Spice Up Your Videos EDU4463

Wikis & Blogs & Podcasts EDU4465

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For more information about these courses, please contact:Tom Dreilinger, State Director eLearning for Educators-Alabama Technology in Motion, ALSDE http://elearning.alsde.edu 334-670-1884

GET READY FOR THE NEW CAREERPREPAREDNESS COURSEASU 769Presenter: SDE StaffDate/Time: June 27, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.Location: Ralph David Abernathy AuditoriumAQTS Standards: 1,2,3,4,5Focus: Hear about the new career preparedness course. Plans will be presented on how to teach this important course. Areas covered will include career planning, financial literacy and technology skills applications. There is excitement throughout the state as PLAN 2020 is being implemented and a new diploma has been approved by the Alabama State Board of Education. In the new diploma, the Career Preparedness Course is required for graduation beginning with the ninth grade class in 2013-14. This is a one-credit course that can be taught in grades 9-12. The course assists in preparing students with content knowledge and skills to be college- and career-ready. Academic planning and career development, financial literacy knowledge and technology skill applications are the three components included in the course. An overview of the course, sample Plans of Instruction and a list of free resources that can be used in teaching the course will be presented.

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Denise Whittle-Smith Receives Two AwardsBellingrath’s Behavior Interventionist, Denise Whittle-Smith received the 2013 School Safety Advocacy Council’s (SSAC) 2013 National Exemplary Bullying Prevention Program Award. The award was presented by the SSAC Executive Director, Mr. Curtis Lavarello at the 2013 National Bullying Conference on March 27, 2013, in

Orlando, Fla. During the presentation to Whittle-Smith, Lavarello reported, “The judges said that we need more people like Ms. Whittle who go above and beyond not 110 percent of the time, but 250 percent.”

Whittle-Smith, L.P.C., N.C.C., is a School Certified Counselor who has worked in the Montgomery Public School System

as a behavior interventionist for the last nine years. She is a two-time graduate of Alabama State University. She earned a B.S. in psychology in 1985 and an M.S. in guidance and counseling in 1987.

Whittle-Smith also received the Auburn University College of Education’s 2012 Anti-Bullying Hero Award. The inaugural award was presented by State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice at Auburn University’s Second Annual Anti-Bullying Summit on July 13, 2012, in Fairhope, Ala. Whittle-Smith was one of four educators nationwide, and one of two Alabama educators, to receive the prestigious award.

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Whittle-Smith receives the 2012 Anti-Bullying Hero Award.

Whittle-Smith receives the 2013 National Exemplary Bullying Prevention Program Award.


Chasity Thompson Robert E. Lee High School Hall of Fame 2013 Chasity Thompson, Esq., is an honor graduate of the Robert E. Lee class of 1993. Thompson graduated magna cum laude, with degrees in English and business administration from Alabama State University in 1997. She received a Master of Business Administration degree from Auburn University in 1999, and she earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2002. Currently, she is the dean of Professional Development at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and adjunct faculty at the law school. Thompson is also pursuing a Ph.D. in higher education at Indiana University.

Thompson’s experience has afforded her the opportunity to represent the nation, state and

local communities. She serves on the American Bar Association’s House of

Delegates (one of only five representing the state of Indiana). In 2013,

Thompson received the 40 under 40 Award from the Indianapolis

Business Journal. Thompson continues to support her local

community. She values her experiences at Alabama

State University and chooses to return to her alma mater to talk with students about attending law school and to encourage them to pursue higher

education.

Educators Making a Difference…


Angela R. Jones Consultant

Bettie Beacher Lee Part-Time Reading Coach, Alabama State University

Brenda Dean Alabama State University Consultant and Special Education Specialist

Connie B. Mizell Consultant-Retired Educator

Daisy Chandler Reading Coach, Ari Trained, Birmingham, Ala.

Darryl Washington Education Specialist and Consultant, Vision Makers, Llc.

Denise Whittle-Smith Consultant, Montgomery Public Schools

Dr. Antwuan Stinson Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Alabama State University

Dr. Bill Naugher Consultant, Alabama State Department of Education

Dr. Lawanda Edwards Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Alabama State University

Dr. Marian Carter Consultant

Elainer Jones Consultant, Alabama State Department of Education

Felicia Stoudemire-Tyus Grant-Writing and Non-Profit Development Specialist

Gale Daniels Consultant

Jackie Foster-Asberry Director, Beginner Teacher Assistance Program, College of Education, Alabama State University

Leonita Nelson Consultant, Montgomery Public Schools

Pam Higgins Ari Regional Staff, Alabama State Department of Education

Peyton Phillips Consultant, Technology In Motion

Vivian Chestnut Academic Consultant, Academic Designs, P.C., Selma, Ala.

Willie E. Thornton Special Education Coordinator, Butler County Public Schools

Yvonne J. Terrell Statewide Consultant (Retired Educator)

Zickeyous M. Byrd Consultant

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2013 ALABAMA LEARNING FORWARD CONFERENCENovember 21-22, 2013, at the Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, Ala.Alabama Learning Forward is the state affiliate for the national Learning Forward organization

for public educators. They are formally known as the Alabama State Development Council

and the National Staff Development Council. Alabama Learning Forward will host its annual

conference, November 21-22, 2013, at the Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, Ala. Keynote

speakers and other activities related to the conference will be forthcoming.

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