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Danny Brassel
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Dr. Danny Brassell has taught students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists and is currently an associate professor in the teacher education department at a California State University. Using humor, music and games in his highly acclaimed presentations, Danny has motivated teachers, volunteers and parents around the country to make reading a lifelong passion for students. Danny's latest book, "Readers for Life: The Ultimate Reading Fitness Guide, Grades K-8 (Heinemann, 2006)" can be purchased on Amazon.
Keynotes
- A Baker’s Dozen of Lessons Learned from the Teaching Trenches
It takes a special person to be a teacher. Every day presents new challenges, and
our attitudes and expectations shape our success. Join Danny as he shares a fastpaced,
humorous and motivational keynote designed to show you how you make a
difference in the lives of your students. From teaching preschoolers to rocket
scientists, Danny shares his own trials and tribulations in the classroom as well as
why he loves to teach. You’ll learn his secret to good teaching and leave feeling
invigorated.
- "On Your Way to a Perfect Day"
Some days never end. No matter what the circumstance, good teachers roll with
the punches and never quit. Join Danny Brassell as he shares his own trials and
tribulations as a teacher and how he learned to embrace the daily challenges his
classroom provided. You’ll learn how to turn every catastrophe into a victory and
expect success through careful reflection.
- “DO or DI: Differentiating Instruction So All Students Succeed”
Students watch our every move. The best teachers constantly set high expectations,
attempt new things and never let the threat of embarrassment and failure stand in
their way. Join Danny Brassell as he shares a fast-paced, humorous and
inspirational keynote designed to share his observations of the traits the best
teachers he has encountered over the years and how to differentiate instruction to
meet the needs of all your students. Train your students how to welcome new
opportunities and challenges, recognize but not submit to fear and, above all else,
to believe in themselves.
- “Reach for the Moon, And Ace the STAR” (for middle schoolers)
Standardized tests would be fair if we had standardized students. Every student is
different, though, and all students have to discover which strategies work best for
them when preparing for various tests. Join Danny Brassell as he provides his
favorite tips for students to ensure they maximize their performances on
standardized tests. Students will leave laughing, invigorated and armed with a
variety of excellent test-taking and study strategies.
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