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What participants have to say about Catherine and Accelerating Minds With Language: “This seminar provided so many practical ideas and activities – what an inspiration!” – Yolanda Sánchez-Chávez, K-4 ESL Teacher
“I no longer view my ELLs as a problem. Now I see them as an opportunity, and I view them in a whole new light. Thank you for that gift.” Carla Swift – 6th grade teacher “Catherine Brown, you could run a seminar in a field and it would go off flawlessly. Thanks for being so easy to work with.” – English language acquisition department staff, Sunnyside Unified “This is far and away the best presenter the district has ever sponsored. They billed it for ELL but I think this is for ALL students.” – Alex Barlow, 10th grade teacher “Thank you, Catherine Brown! You presented practical ideas and strategies that we can actually implement for almost no extra cost. The resource handbook is excellent and very user-friendly. The website is filled will free resources and is organized in a very logical and easy-to-follow format!” – Christie Moore, K-5 ESL Teacher “We tried to bring in another organization that had a specific scripted program for working with ELLs and they all asked why we hadn’t brought you back instead. You’re the best. Thank you.” Joannie Barber, Director of ELL services “Great ideas for teaching not only ELL students, but for all students!” – Edna Herrere, 4th Grade Teacher “Wow! What a fantastic presenter! I picked up so many useful strategies!” – Marcia K. Pritchett, Title I Teacher
“Wow, wow, wow! I feel so much more confident in working with my ESL students. Catherine is amazing! I thank you and my students thank you!” Laura Grosset, Resource teacher “I am continually hearing about “ah ha” moments teachers had in your presentation.” Darlene Evans, ESL Coordinator “Catherine Brown has a wealth of useful strategies for getting ESL students up and moving toward English proficiency in the classroom. Excellent job of truly involving all grade levels in the presentation!” - Lynn Gray Ferguson, Kindergarten Teacher "Every day, teachers are stopping by my office telling me how great Catherine's inservice has been. We don't usually get that from staff development, and we have had many national speakers come to this building. Thank you." Marge Russo, Principal "When I heard Catherine speak at the ELL conference, and I heard we would be implementing the new model, I knew we needed to bring her to our district. She is what we need to inspire and empower teachers to envision practically how to make this all work." Geoff Maxwell, 7th grade teacher "Catherine,thank you. You are now on my list of heroes. You're truly an inspiration to me and have strengthened my motivation and excitement for teaching even more. I kept looking at you and thinking...she is who I want to be one day. Amazing, simply amazing." Rachel Ferrell, Phoenix, AZ
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“Ms. Catherine Brown’s obvious commitment to the education of linguistically and culturally diverse students is shown through her knowledge, presentation style, and passion. The seminar is both practical and inspiring.” – Steve Dreger, Principal
“This seminar was full of great ideas and information that I have not heard at previous ELD seminars and conferences. Thank you!” - Claire Dikas, Resource/ELD teacher
