Lori Patton

State:

Pennsylvania

PLS Courses I Teach:

Brain-Based Ways We Think and Learn®
Building Communication and Teamwork in the Classroom®
Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners®
Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility®

Year started with PLS:

2005

Why I love teaching PLS courses:

I believe strongly in active learning, differentiation of instruction, and attention to learning styles theory in the classroom. PLS exemplifies this throughout its courses.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Education: Edinboro University
Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Gannon University
Supervisory and Administrative K-12 Principal's Certification: Gannon University

Teaching Experience:

Grades 5 and 6: 8 years, Grade 3: 5 years

Related experience, recognition, awards, etc. :

Math Curriculum Leader for grades K – 6 for my district
Chair Curriculum Committee and Chair Technology Committee
RTI project leader

What I love most about teaching.:

I love to motivate students to love learning.

My favorite moment in teaching:

My favorite moments are witnessing students who have struggled to learn in the past change their thinking to believe that they can do anything!

Personal information:

I’ve had a lifelong interest in exercise and nutrition, running, and weightlifting.