Kristina Smekens - Lead Consultant
It is no surprise that teachers feel empowered and encouraged after working with Kristina. She is an expert at developing practical ways for K-12 teachers to apply research-based literacy strategies. Kristina is a highly sought after speaker and author who works with K-12 teachers sharing practical strategies for teaching writing, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. She is a certified 6-Traits trainer and author of several books, including Launching the Writer's Workshop, The Trait Mate: 6-Traits Starter Lessons, and the Writing Parent Pack. Her fast-paced, enthusiastic presentations have helped to motivate and encourage teachers for more than ten years. It seems like nothing can stop her now!
What Others Are Saying...
"The last two days have been the best PD I've had in 14 years. I want to attend more of your workshops! This PD is the most useful ever attended." K. Roberts"By far the best reading workshop I have attended for years. She was able to hold my attention the entire time. I didn't even try to sneak out or work on grades the whole day!" M. Turner
"So practical and relevant! Thank you for including the Common Core strands!" T. Flower
"I always feel so excited and re-energized by Kristina--we call it being 'Smekenized.' Always feel like--well, duh! She makes complex seem simple and manageable. I LOVE reading strategies set up like 6 Traits that has been SO successful for my students!" M. Champion
"I loved that the mini-lessons were authentic--I could totally see myself using them tomorrow! I also appreciated that they are linked to the new CCSS." A. Vaccaro
"Can't wait to try some of these strategies out during the remainder of the year and revamp curriculum for next year--especially writer's workshop." A. Eid
"Smekens! Thank you for your work linking lessons to Common Core and instruction to RISE! Wow!" A. Heath
"Loved the Launching the Writer's Workshop from the fall! This was a great follow-up at just the right time for me and my students." B. Hobson
"I can feel the synthesis!" M. Talkington
"Love how everything related to Common Core! Can't wait to implement these activities." M. Bailey
Teachers feel empowered and
encouraged after working with Kristina. She is an expert at developing
practical ways for K-12 teachers to apply research-based literacy
strategies.
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