Speaking Engagements

Attention Fix Speaking Engagements

Speaking engagements on themes of Executive Function, ADHD, Autism, Assistive Technology, and Dyslexia:

2024

  • Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity (MILE)
    Literacy Expert Reviewer

  • Morgan State University Student Services
    Executive Functions

  • Green Meadow Waldorf School Professional Development
    Structured Literacy in the Classroom
    Mentoring teachers Grades 1-5 in Science of Reading; Grades 7-9 in Morphology

  • The Waldorf School of Baltimore
    Mentoring teacher Grade 3

  • Furui Waldorf School, Shenyang China
    Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, LD – Faculty Professional Development
    Everyday Executive Function Course

  • Vancouver Island, BC Waldorf School
    Executive Function in the Classroom

  • Down Syndrome Society of Maryland
    Structured Literacy – Family Literacy

2023

  • Abilene, TX School District Professional Development
    Everyday Executive Function in the Classroom (1-day workshop)

  • Pathfinders for Autism, Maryland
    Autism and Everyday Executive Function
  • Down Syndrome Society of Maryland
    Structured Literacy – how to teach our children to read

  • Parent Empowerment Conference – Montgomery County Public Schools
    Everyday Executive Function

  • Green Meadow Waldorf School Professional Development
    Structured Literacy in the Classroom

  • Baltimore County Public Schools Professional Development
    Everyday Executive Functions – meeting the needs of every child in the classroom

  • Towson University, Towson, MD
    Executive Function, ADHD, and Dyslexia (Credit Course)

  • Psychologists – Professional Development (4-part course)
    Executive Function – Sharing the perspectives of an EF Coach and Educator

2022

  • Morgan State University and Dyslexia Tutoring Program
    30-hour Structured Literacy tutor training
    UPLIFT Structured Literacy training and mentoring for Baltimore City Public School
    Literacy Brigade Structured Literacy tutor training and mentoring
  • Towson University
    Executive Function, ADHD, and Dyslexia (Credit Course)
  • Premier Arts and Science Charter School, Harrisburg, PA
    30-hour Structured Literacy Course for K-5
  • Baltimore County Public Schools Professional Development
    Everyday Executive Functions – meeting the needs of every child in the classroom
  • Dyslexia Tutoring Program
    30-hour Structured Literacy tutor training
    Mentoring for tutors
  • Glenwood Academy
    Professional Development for Teachers – Autism and Everyday Executive Functions
    Parent education – Autism and Everyday Executive Functions
  • International Dyslexia Association Iowa Branch
    Structured Literacy, Universal Design for Learning, and Everyday Executive Functions
  • Arkansas State Department of Education
    Structured Literacy and Everyday Executive Functions
  • Downs Syndrome Association of Maryland
    How Can I Help My Child Learn To Read?

2021

  • Morgan State University and Dyslexia Tutoring Program
    30-hour Structured Literacy tutor training
    UPLIFT Structured Literacy training and mentoring for Baltimore City Public School
    Literacy Brigade Structured Literacy tutor training and mentoring
  • Dyslexia Tutoring Program
    30-hour Structured Literacy tutor training
    Mentoring for tutors
  • Baltimore County Public Schools
    Everyday Executive Functions – Meeting Every Child’s Needs in the Classroom
  • Towson University
    Executive Function, ADHD, and Dyslexia (credit course)
  • William van Cleave Educational
    Practical Everyday Executive Functions
  • SECAC Harford County
    Everyday Executive Functions

2020

  • Baltimore County Public Schools
    Everyday Executive Functions – Meeting Every Child’s Needs in the Classroom
  • International Dyslexia Association, New Jersey
    Everyday Executive Functions: How Parents and Teachers Can Survive, Thrive, and Enjoy the Ride
    Planning on It: Time Management in Supersonic Times
  • Towson University
    Executive Function, ADHD, and Dyslexia (credit course)
  • Morgan State University and Dyslexia Tutoring Program
    30-hour Structured Literacy tutor training
    UPLIFT Structured Literacy training and mentoring for Baltimore City Public School
    Literacy Brigade Structured Literacy tutor training and mentoring
  • Dyslexia Tutoring Program
    30-hour Structured Literacy tutor training
    Mentoring for tutors
  • Green Meadow Waldorf School
    Professional Development and Educational Consulting
  • The Waldorf School of Baltimore
    Executive Functions – 6th grade workshop          

2019

  • Understood.org, New York City
    Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Executive Function, LD – Simulation
  • International Dyslexia Association, Dallas TX.
    Structured Literacy and Executive Function; The Secret Life of Stories
  • Ability Awareness Day
    Dyslexia, Elkridge Landing Middle School, Elkridge, MD
  • Towson University
    Executive Function, ADHD, and Dyslexia (credit course)
  • International Dyslexia Association, New Jersey
    Structured Literacy Through the Lens of Everyday Executive Function

2018

  • Assistive Technology Workshop
  • Baltimore County Public Schools
    Autism and Everyday Executive Functions for the Classroom. Elementary and Secondary teachers and paraeducators
  • International Dyslexia Association San Diego Branch
    Structured Literacy and Everyday Executive Functions
    Dyslexia, ADHD, and Executive Functions; The Secret Language of Stories.
  • Dallas Branch of The International Dyslexia Association
    Helping Students Take Control of Everyday Executive Functions
  • Upper Midwest Branch of The International Dyslexia Association
    Structured Literacy and Executive Function
  • Maryland Assistive Technology Network
    Assistive Technology for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
  • Towson University
    Executive Function, ADHD, and Dyslexia (credit course)
  • The Jemicy School, Baltimore, MD
    Structured Literacy and Everyday Executive Functions