Can You Hear Me Now? with Suzanne DeMallie Transformative Principal 444

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/suzannedemallie">Suzanne DeMallie</a> taught for seven years in the Baltimore County Public Schools system. Research into her own son’s learning difficulties led her to author the Classroom Auditory Learning Issues Resolution, adopted by the National PTA in July 2007. Her work has appeared in Our Children Magazine, THE Journal, Towson Times, and The Baltimore Sun.</p> <p>She has presented at the National School Boards Association’s annual convention; to nation, state, and local PTA groups; and to politicians. Suzanne was awarded the National PTA Life Achievement Award in May 2007, the highest honor from the nation’s largest child advocacy organization.</p> <p>She is also the Author of "Can you hear me now? Join the Conversation to Make Public Education a Better Choice"</p> <ul> <li>Three children, middle child had auditory processing deficits. Ears could capture auditory signals perfectly but brain couldn't process it correctly.</li> <li>Many children struggle with hearing issues.</li> <li>If you say, "I have a teacher voice, I don't need a microphone!" I will shame you.</li> <li>Parent supported holding their student behind and being told no.</li> <li>Don't tell kids all day they are dumb and then keep them in an afterschool program to tell them their dumb again!</li> <li>How to be a transformative principal? Give the book to each teacher - We can start with the problems in your classroom.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What motivated you to write a book about the public education system?</li> <li>What are some of the problems that you have experienced which you hope to shed some light on?</li> <li>How is your book different from other books in education?</li> <li>How can your experience advocating for teacher microphones in classrooms help other parents and teachers to improve the public education system?</li> <li>What did you like most about teaching?</li> <li>What do you hope your readers will learn from reading this book?</li> </ul> <h2>Sponsors</h2> <h3>InControl SEL for Middle School</