Larry Pierson

State:

Illinois and Indiana

Testimonial from a participant

I used what we discussed-it really worked wonderfully-these classes really help!

— DB, Illinois

PLS courses I teach:

• Achieving Student Outcomes Through Cooperative Learning™
• Brain-Based Ways We Think and Learn™
• Designing Motivation for All Learners™
• Discovering the Power of Live-Event Learning™
• PRIDE™ (Professional Refinements in Developing Effectiveness)
• Project TEACH™ (Teacher Effectiveness and Classroom Handling)
• Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences®
• Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility®
• Teaching Through Learning Channels™

Years with PLS:

Since 1997

Why I love teaching PLS courses:

I know the difference PLS classes have made in my teaching skills and the difference they have made for my students. I want to share these skills so that other teachers, but more importantly other students benefit.

Education:

• B.S. in Mathematics, Murray State University, Murray, KY
• M.A. in Secondary Education, Murray State University, Murray, KY.

Teaching experience:

High School Math — 31 yrs.

Related experience, recognition, awards, etc.:

• Supervision of Local State Testing — 4 years
• Scholars Bowl — Team Quest — WYSE Sponsor — 4 years

What I love most about teaching:

When the light goes on in the student's eyes.

My favorite moment in teaching:

The student who hated math went on to become a very successful math teacher.

Personal information:

I enjoy fishing, hunting, gardening, yard work, and being outdoors when I have the time.