Sue Brien

State:

Illinois

Testimonial from a participant

Dr. Brien is an outstanding educator. She is very knowledgeable with excellent communication skills. Her exuberant spirit is inspiring. She created a risk free environment, fostered humor and relationship building. I learned a lot.

— BB, St. Charles, IL

PLS courses I teach:

• Achieving Student Outcomes Through Cooperative Learning™
• Designing Motivation for All Learners™
• Discovering the Power of Live-Event Learning™
• Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms™
• Project TEACH™ (Teacher Effectiveness and Classroom Handling)
• PRIDE™ (Professional Refinements in Developing Effectiveness)
• Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences®
• Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility®
• Teaching the Skills of the 21st Century®
• Teaching Through Learning Channels™

Years with PLS:

Since 1988

Why I love teaching PLS courses:

PLS courses offer more practical concepts and experiences that teachers can immediately apply to their "style" of teaching. They also quickly see the results of everything done or said in the class sessions.

Education:

• BSE, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
• MSE, University of Kansas
• Ed.D., Northern Illinois University
• Type 75 General Administrative Certificate, Northern Illinois University

Teaching experience:

Although I have taught in other schools or universities, I taught PE and Health for 17 years at Moline High School, Moline, IL. I was also a coach of several sports and director or sponsor of many clubs and activities. I am currently the Assistant Principal of Dirksen Junior High School, Joliet, IL. I was previously a Dean of Students at the same junior high for 3 years.

Related experience, recognition, awards, etc.:

• Phi Beta Kappa
• Distinguished Service Volunteer Award for the Rock Island County Council on Addictions
• American Association of University Women Award
• PTA Book of Recognition Award
• PTA Certificate of Achievement Award
• 1500+ Club for PLS

What I love most about teaching:

I really have many reasons to love teaching. What I do is not a "job" but my mission. I love kids and I love teaching those who do or will teach.

My favorite moment in teaching:

There have been many, many "moments" in my 33 years as an educator. The best of those moments have been when I receive a letter from a parent or student telling me that I touched their life or the life of their child. I am fortunate to have a number of those letters.

Personal information:

I am married, have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. I play a 12-string guitar and sing (professionally and then some!), do research in genealogy, design websites, and love sports whether I play or watch them.