Master Language Arts Teacher and Presenter

MARY ELLEN LEDBETTER is an outstanding English/Language Arts teacher and national presenter. She is well known for her fast-paced and motivating seminars filled with practical and ready-to-use strategies for grades 6-12. She is the author of many books including Writing Research Projects Activities Kits, Writing Portfolios Kit and Ready-to-Use Daily Language Skills, along with the extensive resource handbook you will receive, HELPING STUDENTS MEET AND EXCEED WRITING STANDARDS: Connecting Grammar, Vocabulary and Literature for Powerful Writing Results (Grades 6-12). Mary will provide you with many new, practical, classroom-proven strategies that will increase your students’ writing skills and strengthen your English/Language Arts program. All of her ideas and techniques can easily be implemented in your classes immediately.

What Your Colleagues Say About Mary Ledbetter

“I enjoyed the enthusiasm and the wonderful ideas that I can use tomorrow. I have been to this seminar before and liked it so much I came back again!”
– Julie Davenport, English Teacher

“Mary Ledbetter provided a fast-paced, entirely usable workshop packed with information that I can see using in my classroom tomorrow and implement further in years to come.”
– Emily Egelman, Teacher

“Awesome! My head is spinning with amazing ideas. I can’t wait to implement them!”
– Lorraine Williams, Special Educator

“This seminar was tremendous! Unlike other seminars I have attended, the information Mary Ledbetter imparted is actually useful and practical. Mary motivated me to try new ideas and reflect on what I have been doing so that I can improve it. A most worthwhile workshop!”
– Charlene Percivalli, Middle School L.A. Teacher

“This is the third time I’ve heard Mary and she is as exciting as the first time! New ideas, new examples and new humor!”
– Rene Herman, High School English Teacher

“Mary Ledbetter is amazing. This is one of the most valuable seminars I have ever taken. Her humor, intelligence and energy kept me interested and excited to get back to my class.”
– Mary Mangiacotti, 7th and 8th Grade English / Assistant Principal

“This workshop is the life preserver I have been looking for to improve my student’s writing. I can’t wait to implement this in my classroom.”
– Andi Adams, Teacher

“What a rip! Mary’s enthusiasm and down-home honesty made the seminar exciting and engaging. I’m excited to get back to school and give her ideas a try.”
– Michelle Metz, 7th Grade Special Education Teacher

“This was an absolute treat! I was thoroughly engaged for every moment of the day. Educational, entertaining, informative, and motivating!”
– Marianna White, English Teacher

“I loved everything about this seminar. All of the ideas were student friendly and totally applicable to my classes. Mary Ledbetter’s instructional style is dynamic and captivating.”
– Elizabeth McCormick, Teacher/Program Leader

“This was an outstanding seminar. Mary was enthusiastic and energetic. Her presentation was phenomenal. She gave me so many new ideas to revitalize my teaching. This is a must seminar for all teachers.”
– Jonathan Page, High School Teacher

“Mary is so energetic and upbeat that you are ready to start teaching as soon as you get home! Great ideas!”
– Karen Conner, 7th and 8th Grade English Teach