Lawrence Pennington

State:

Pennsylvania

Testimonial from a participant:

I had already used some of the ideas that I had learned in class — some with great results!! As you read through this portfolio my growth as an educator is very evident.

— SAL Indiana, PA

PLS Courses I Teach:

Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences®
Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms®

Years with PLS:

Since 2002

Why I love teaching PLS courses:

PLS courses give teachers practical knowledge that they can apply in their classrooms immediately. PLS provides all the necessary tools and training to make the teaching experience rewarding for both the instructor and the students.

Education:

• Ed.D. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1987 (Counselor Education)
• M.Ed. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1982 (Counselor Education)
• B.A. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1980 (Elementary Education)
• B.A. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1979 (Psychology)
• M.A. - St. Francis University 1992 (Industrial Relations)
• Post Doctoral study Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1994-1999(Educational Psychology)

Teaching Experience:

Currently serving as a public school guidance counselor grades k-6 - 12 years

Instructor in higher education (social sciences) - 15 years

Sample subjects taught:

Gannon University

• Current Issues in Education
• Learning Theory
• Student Assessment
• Classroom Discipline
• Methods of Research

Related experience, recognition, awards, etc.

• Instructor Gannon University
• Instructor Penn State University—outstanding lecturer award 2001
• Instructor Mount Aloysius College
• Certified elementary classroom teacher
• Certified school counselor K-12
• Certified Pupil Personnel Specialist

What I love most about teaching:

Teaching and the ability to teach is a gift. I love the idea that as I learn and grow through experience and professional reading I can pass my knowledge and wisdom along to others. As I enhance the lives of young people I know that my efforts will make them better contributing members to our society.

My favorite moment in teaching:

In a recent PLS class were completing an exercise that involved the construction of a flotation device and obviously water was necessary. A participant was drinking from a water bottle and wanted to prove to me that if she spun the bottle in the air fast enough no water would spill out due to gravity. It became quickly evident that the participant though sincere in her belief was incorrect and the class had quite a good laugh as water went everywhere but in the bottle.

Personal Information:

I have been happily married for 18 years with three beautiful children and love the lost art of stamp collecting.