| Conferences and
Keynotes |
| California Kindergarten Conference,
Santa Clara, California |
| North State Beginning Teacher Support
and Assessment, Red Bluff, California (3 years) |
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“These
activities will be useful right away. This has helped me better
understand my students. Everything taught could be used immediately.
I gained insight about the connection between physical activities
and academic struggles.” Compilation of comments from the
BTSA Professional Development Evaluation |
| Shasta Childcare Transition Conference*,
Shasta, California |
| Trinity County Human Response Network
Childcare Planning (3 years)*, Weaverville, California |
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“I want to thank you for giving us such
a successful day. We haven’t had people so excited about
anything for quite some time. I think we are going to make progress.” Peggy
Canale, Primary Teacher |
| NapaCARES Childcare Planning Program
(3 years)*, Napa, California |
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“Best Forum Ever!” Kathy Merritt,
NapaCARES Coordinator |
| NorCal Gymnastics Congress, Santa
Clara, California (2 years) |
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“Everyone kept saying, “That reading
lady was great!” Cheré Tamura, Coordinator |
| Washington Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance, Seattle, Washington (2 years)* |
| California Reading Association, Sacramento
and San Diego, California (5 years) |
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“I am an occupational
therapist and enjoyed your presentation in San Diego. I wanted
to say thanks for your energy, a reminder on how to help the
classroom teacher, and your developmental approach to reading.
You are a true great member of any team.” Val Plummer,
OTR, SIPT |
| 35th National Adapted Physical Education
Conference, Northridge, California |
| Montana Reading Conference, Great
Falls and Billings, Montana (2 years)* |
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“So many compliments
were said about your presentation in Great Falls that I want
to have you back for the 2001 conference!” Janet Betts,
President |
| Butte County Office of Education Childcare
Program and Head Start, Oroville, California |
| Elementary Physical Education Workshop,
San Luis Obispo, California (2 years)* |
| Siskiyou County Office Of Education
Parenting and Provider Conference, Yreka, California* |
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“I want to thank and
share some very positive feedback we received regarding your
whole-hearted participation in our Parenting and Provider Conference.
Here are some comments, “Keynote was awesome.”, “Keynote
was very approachable, personable, and open to questions.”, “Her
keynote was interactive, kept everyone focused.” “Upbeat,
fun stuff”, “Keynote provided practical information
we can use.” Emily Lacroix, Coordinator |
State Training |
| Portland, Oregon: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 |
| Oroville, California: Summer Institute,
Level 3 (8 years) |
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“My kids and I really
enjoy the Poster PE. They ask for it! I also have a few that
will stand up and do deep pressures and hook-ups if they need
to refocus or calm down, especially during a test! Splish Splash
is a big hit along with Bo Wo Wones. I think we are going to
make I Feel Proud our class them song for testing.
Thanks so much!” Jeanneé Neville |
| Conrad, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 |
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"Thank you for sharing
your S'cool Moves expertise with our school personnel in Region
II CSPD. As you will see from the enclosed evaluation summary,
your audience greatly appreciated your knowledge and experience
and left the training with numerous idea to implement in their
classrooms." Jennifer Blessum, Program Assistant, Region
II CSPD |
| Helena, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 |
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“Many thanks for all
the wonderful and useful information I received at the workshop.
The students are responding so beautifully to S’cool Moves,
especially when it comes to self-care.” Carol Ann Dagenais,
Montessori Teacher |
| Billings, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 and 2 |
| E. Helena, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 |
| Glendive, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 |
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“Lots of great things
to do with my child at home. Hands on useful activities that
will benefit students. The workshop pulled together pieces of
information I had received in the past and was using into a clean,
precise, useable method. This really changed what I thought about
learning. Well organized. Awesome workshop. Fabulous...I was
never bored. I want more!” Compilation of comments from
CSPD Inservice Evaluations |
| Choteau, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 |
| Miles City, Montana: S’cool
Moves, Level 1 |
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“Thank you for coming
to Miles City. I use your stuff all the time and now I’ve
learned more. It works, too! Keep up the great job.” Kathy
Strub, Paraeducator |
| Belgrade, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 and 2 |
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“Deb was an excellent
instructor. She had a great way of getting the information across
using humor which is always good. Well prepared and informative.
Deb was very knowledgeable in her subject and delivered information
very well. I enjoyed her passion on the topic. Knows her “stuff” and
has references for support. She is a wonderful instructor and
doesn’t go too fast or too slow. Debra is very motivated
which helps motivate her audience. She’s relaxed, personal,
funny, and very knowledgable.” Compilation of comments
from the College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning |
| Lewistown, Montana: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 and 2 |
| Dayton, Ohio: Miami Valley Regional
Center, S’cool Moves, Level 1 |
| Thousand Oaks, California: S’cool
Moves, Level 1 and 2 (3 years) |
| Traverse City, Michigan: S’cool
Moves, Level 1 |
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“The “S’cool
Moves” presentation was wonderful. Our teachers were energized
and learned effective ways to enhance learning in their classrooms
through the integration of sensory activities. Debra Wilson is
lively, energetic, and dedicated to providing students with opportunities
for learning.” Deb Smith, Curriculum Director |
| Vancouver, Washington: S’cool
Moves, Level 1 |
| Ashland, Oregon: S’cool Moves,
Level 1 |
| First 5 Solano Children and Families
Commission: S’cool Moves Level 1 (2 years) |
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“Informative and fun”, “great
workshop” and “great day”. Attendees voluntarily
wrote that they saw the direct usefulness of the material and
would immediately begin using techniques learned in the seminar. |
| Santa Clara University and the Morgan
Center |
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“Thanks for having
such a valuable body of work to present, and for the dynamic
way in which you present it. It was very well received.” Judi
Campbell, Director of the Morgan Center |
| Sacramento, California: S’cool
Moves, Level 1 |
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“Each day another teacher shares the results
of attending your inservice.” Jan Littman, Special Education
Teacher |
| District Training |
| Shasta County Office of Education,
Shasta, California |
| Cascade Union School District, Anderson,
California |
| San Jose School District, San Jose,
California |
| East Cottonwood School District, Cottonwood,
California |
| Enterprise School District, Redding,
California |
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“The year went well.
Our scores were good. Projections show our API up another 70
points. It’s impossible to isolate the variables, but I
attribute part of our increase to S’cool Moves.” Brien
McCall, Principal |
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“Thank you for visiting
our school and being so thorough in such a short amount of time.
I had at least ten teachers pull me aside to inform me how they
thought the information was meaningful and encouraging. Many
want to start S’cool Moves ASAP.” Erin Metcalf, Primary
Teacher |
| Shasta Elementary Montessori Program,
Shasta, California |
| Anderson Heights Elementary School,
Anderson, California |
| Jackson Heights Elementary School,
Red Bluff, California |
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“I thank you for all
your thought, time and energy you put into our S’cool Moves
class last week. I look forward to sharing all my new information
with other teachers, school secretaries, aides...any one who
deal with children.” Meg Planz, Primary Teacher |
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“My class loves the
movement this year. They had most of it mastered in the first
week! One rowdy little guy has started to self monitor already.
This really works for him.” Becky Darst, Teacher |
| Weaverville Elementary School District,
Weaverville, California |
| Etna School District, Etna, California |
| Porterville School District, Porterville,
California |
| Columbia School District, Palo Cedro,
California |
| Edgewood School District, Edgewood,
California |
| Poplar School District, Thermalito,
California |
| Susanville School District, Susanville,
California |
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“It is such a joy to
know you. You are a great inspiration for me as a teacher. I
hope I can touch the lives of my students they way you have touched
mine.” Penny, Primary Teacher |
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“Thanks for another
great class. You make such a difference in people’s lives.” Nancy
Olosi, Primary Teacher |
| NAWA School, French Gulch, California |
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“Thank you very much
for the training you gave us last month. All of your work has
proved to be invaluable this year.” |
| Community Support |
| Shasta Foster Care Program, Redding,
California |
| Rowell Foundation for Children with
Autism Spectrum, Redding, California |
| Chico State Adapted PE Program, Chico,
California |
| Contributing Writer |
| North State Parent Magazine, Mt. Shasta,
California |