Discovery Education Speakers Bureau

This event was the most exciting and helpful training I have ever attended. It was outstanding. The information helped me see teaching in a whole new light. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. I can't wait to use all the info in my classroom and in the planning and instruction with my students.

Joyce Hensley, Teacher
Harlan County Public Schools, KY

Jen keeps her audience engaged as she easily and effectively teaches new topics to novice teachers. Jen makes you feel like you are sitting with your favorite teacher in elementary school, the one that makes you feel comfortable, relaxed and ready to learn.

Michael Cichocki, Technology Integration Specialist
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21, PA

Jennifer's presentations are great because she WAS a teacher and understands things from an educator's point of view. If you have the opportunity, don't miss this dynamic presenter who makes learning fun and exciting.

Stacy Kasse, Teacher
Medford Township Schools, NJ

As soon as Jen begins her presentation, she has you hooked. She has an energetic and inspiring way of engaging you in her presentations. Her passion for learning and discovering new tech tools is contagious. Her blog is filled with awesome resources and is the first place I look when I am thinking about a new project. I know Jen has already blazed the trail. Jen is the real deal.

Mary Carole Strother, Library Media Specialist
McKinney Texas
Texas Library Media Specialist of the Year

This was an amazing workshop! I can take my classroom experience to the next level after this workshop!

Rachel Butterfield, Teacher
Hampton Public Schools, CT

Not only is Jen Dorman a warm and fun speaker, she is always full of new 21st century ideas for technology integration to share. She is a motivator and an inspiration to all of us.

Judy Uhrig, Media Coordinator
R. Hill Latham Elementary School of Global Studies, NC

Jen is passionate about educational technology and her enthusiasm is contagious.  I always leave her workshops feeling energized and ready to explore the new tools she introduces.  She is a must see!

Pamela Newman, Instructional Technology Specialist
Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22, PA

It was the best PD I have ever attended!

Meagan Moremen, Teacher
Bullitt County Schools, KY

Jennifer Dorman immediately engages her audience in whatever she is presenting and captures their attention the entire time. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious!

Melissa McBride, Technology Program Specialist
School District of Palm Beach County, FL

WONDERFUL in every aspect. Keynote, presentation, capturing audience attention, knowledge of information, timing, relevance of information. You name it - it was wonderful. Several requests for more time with Jennifer. Evaluations were excellent across the board

Judy Mills, Technology Resource
Worcester County Public Schools, MD

I read her blog, follow her on Twitter and attend her sessions whenever possible knowing that I will leave energized and prepared to meet the needs of the 21st century learner. Jen has a way of making teacher’s dreams of tech integration becoming reality no matter what your curriculum area. Sitting in one of Jen’s sessions is like taking the first ride on a rollercoaster …you can’t wait for more.

Rosemary Parmigiani, Principal
Snyder-Girotti Elementary School, Bristol Borough School District, PA

This was the most awesome in-service I have ever attended. Words that come to mind are...Fun, Informative, Friendly, and...more than useful! I will be able to utilize the tools demonstrated as soon as next week!

Rebecca Cooper, Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools, KY

No one delivers differentiated instruction for professional development better than Jennifer Dorman.  Whether working in small or large groups, live or virtual, she reaches her audience.  It does not matter what your level of entry is, you will leave with a wealth of resources, ready to implement what you have learned.  Discover the Dorman difference. 

 RJ Stangherlin, Teacher
Salisbury Township Schools, PA

Matt Monjan always leads throughful, well-organized, and informative presentations.  His encouragement, sense of humor, and expertise helps to bring out the "techie" in even the most reluctant of users.

Stevie Kline, M.Ed, Technology Integrator/Teacher Trainer, Intermediate Unit 1, PA

 Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful job!  Your energy and knowledge...really helped to engage the audience.  Keep up the good work and I look forward to working with you again!

Frank Miracola, Interactive Learning Consultant, Macomb Independent School District, MI

Matt Monjan introduced our library media specialists and technology coordinators to all the great features of our media library (Discovery Education streaming) in a lab situation. He was extremely knowledgeable and went at a pace that new folks could follow.  Matt took time to answer every question.  He covered a lot of ground in a short time and everyone felt ready to go back to their schools and teach others.

Sandy Doggett, Supervisor of Media Services, Frederick County Public Schools, MD

 Matt's blogs have always been a phenomenal resource to go to.  I am constantly searching for new and innovative ways to integrate technology into my classroom instruction and Matt's blogs have always been a key source of that information.  I have utilized Matt's resources not only for classroom use but for training other teachers how to incorporate technology into their classrooms as well.  What a great resource for all teachers Matt is!

Teryl Magee, DEN Star teacher,  TN

Thank you for facilitating the Discovery Education streaming workshop to the NCEMC members.  Your knowledge of the product, your ability to navigate it effortlessly, as well as your enthusiasm and gift of connecting with those you are presenting to are great assets to your company.   My teachers and librarians were truly inspired; many of them commented that they have used the product for years and had no idea of its capabilities. Thank you again for your time and talent, I look forward to working with you again.

Roni Staimpel, Director, North Coast EMC, OH

Brad Fountain

"Brad has proven to be a huge asset! My first encounter with Brad was at an ETV Workshop in Columbia, South Carolina. After his presentation, I was so excited! Brad presents technology in the fun and exciting way that I, as a Technology Educator, want to present it to teachers in my school district. Whether you are attending a presentation of his or just meeting Brad at a conference, you will know what it means to be a STAR!!"

Julia Davis, Technology Education Specialist

November, 2007

Workshops and Concurrent Sessions

"Brad is a great presenter who presents with the teacher in mind. His presentations on Photo Story 3, MovieMaker, and Adobe Premiere Elements help classroom teachers understand the process of connecting the software to the content. His interest and understanding for creatingdigital content in the classroom shines through."

MaryAnn Sansonetti, Technology Education Specialist

November, 2007

"After teaching 23 years and moving to a new technology focused school and knowing very little about technology, Brad Fountain was my Knight In Shining Armor! His technology sessions were awesome and well paced for me and addressed my needs! He motivated me to discover that that technology was a tool to enhance student learning and could be integrated throughout the curriculum. He also taught me that you are never too old to master new learning experiences!"

Victoria Mattison, 1st Grade Teacher

"Brad Fountain's Digital Storytelling is AWESOME!! I can't wait to get home and play. The energy & excitement in this session was wonderful & really built excitement for the program. Thanks! "

Kathy Weishuhn, Sedgefield Intermediate

"My favorite part was the enthusiasm of the instructors ... I don't want to leave! Keep teaching me!"

Katie Barringer, Gilbert Elementary

"We have been very fortunate to have Brad Fountain conduct hands-on workshops at our ETV Teacher Technology Workshops here in Columbia, South Carolina. Brad's workshops always get the highest marks. We get comments like 'Awesome! Energetic! Built excitment!' He is also very flexible and has stepped into classes willingly at the last minute and again did an excellent job. Thank you Brad for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with our teachers."

Donna Thompson, ETV StreamlineSC

Technology Consultant/Trainer for South Carolina

"I would have liked more time - so much good stuff to learn. A lot of great tips were presented during this session. I can't wait to put what I learned to good use for students and teachers!"

Gail King, Killian Elementary

"Energetic, fast paced and interactive. I will definitely use this information. I was thinking of ways I will use this before the session was over."

Tamara Cox, Palmetto Middle

"Another high point was watching my friend, Joe Brennan, present about digital video and digital storytelling in Pennsylvania. He is a talented presenter and the entire audience was captivated the whole time."
David Warlick, Author, Blogger, Listener, and Speaker

"Joe has presented at several of our Tech Forum conferences, always to rave reviews. He's extremely knowledgeable about digital storytelling and visual literacy, and he's well connected with exemplary educators... On top of all that, he's a great guy and a pleasure to work with!"
Judy Salpeter, Program Chair, Tech Forum/Technology & Learning Events

"The group was really inspired by the projects and techniques you discussed. And we very much appreciate the mention on your blog! Thank you so much for sharing with us."
Sarah Lieberman Weisz, TEN Program Director, Teaching Excellence Network,Golden Apple Foundation

Your presentation, The New Permanent Record, was eye-opening and informative for both parents and students. Your humor, candor, and knowledge helped them to see the biger picture of social network. It was especially important for them to hear a voice advocating for the usefulness of these tools in a world that consistently focuses on the negative aspects of social networking.

Mark Hoffman, Instructional Materials, Research Services and Technology Applications Director, Bucks County Schools

There were so many good presentations, it is hard to pick just one favorite. If I must, I will say it was Steve Dembo's "Top 10 Free Sites." He is such a dynamic presenter who really engages his audience. I was familiar with several sites that he presented, but not all, so I allowed myself some time this weekend to explore each one and add a shortcut on my browser's toolbar.

Pam Nielson, Educator, on the IL-TCE blog, 2007

Steve is a great presenter, and that's an understatement. Steve is a talented teacher, entertaining, engaging, extremely knowledgeable, and he makes the time in his sessions pass by too fast!

David Warlick, Landmark.com, speaker and international blogging authority, 2007

I always love emerging technologies, cool tools, anything like Steve Dembo's one and only webinar on cool tools. Actually, that webinar was my all-time favorite; I learned more from him that changed my classroom approach than any other. All the webinars were great, but Steve's enabled really noticeable change in how I do business. So, anything from Steve--I inhale his blog--works for me. I hang on his every post.

Rital Jean Stangherlin

With his energetic and endless desire to learn and grow, Steve Dembo shares with his audience stimulating, state-of-the-art ideas for emerging technology into the 21st century classroom. As a former Kindergarten teacher, Dembo’s easy going style is both meaningful and motivating to all educators today.

Nancy George, METC Program Manager

This was by far one of the most engaging staff development days I have ever been a part of.  By the noon break, many of my staff were already checking out microphones, trying to access the websites from the morning’s sessions, and just really, enjoying the information that Steve shared.  I would highly recommend every district have a “Day of Discovery” with Steve Dembo.

Rita A. Mortenson, Educational Technology Coordinator, Verona WI