About the Instructor – Kelly Harmon

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Kelly Harmon is an enthusiastic and engaging presenter with a wealth of classroom and Title I experience. Her years of working with groups of at-risk learners have provided her with a clear insight into the frustrations, challenges and joys of working with students who learn differently. She is currently involved in the RTI process in numerous schools and is excited about what it can offer to make a difference for students and teachers.

Based on her implementation of RTI in many classrooms, Kelly has a wealth of ideas and strategies to share with you to better coordinate RTI with your Title I program. You will also receive Coordinating TITLE I and RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION: Practical Strategies that Work! (Grades K-6), the extensive resource handbook Kelly developed just for this seminar. You will find Kelly’s seminars highly practical, interactive and filled with strategies and ideas you can use immediately in your program.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

“My mind is reeling! So much good information that I can take back to my classroom and use tomorrow.  I also took away ideas to share with my grade level team.”
– Cara Morrison, Title I Reading Teacher

“I learned a lot of wonderful strategies! I found the assessment and tracking information especially helpful – I can use them with the teachers I work with right away.”
– Alexandria Royal, Professional Development Coach

“Very informative and worthwhile! I received a lot of great ideas to take back to my classroom!”
– Courtney Carpenter, Title I Reading Specialist

“I really appreciated all of the instructional strategies given. Real examples that will be easy to implement.”
– Christine Brutran, Professional Development Coach

“Kelly did a wonderful job of sharing realistic ideas that can be used in the classroom. She covered a variety of topics and made the seminar about what we wanted to learn. Thank you!”
– Chantress Cook, Title I Reading Teacher

“The amount of information presented and provided was commendable. This day was well spent! I have many strategies I’m excited to use with my students.”
– Eileen Shaud, SBI Teacher

“Great ideas that I can use to help my students!”
– Jodi Nichols, Fourth Grade Reading Teacher

“Kelly is a wealth of RTI knowledge. I loved the examples, handbook of compiled information and Web site lists. Thank you! I can take the ideas into the classroom tomorrow!”
– Susan Hatch, Title I Teacher

“Very enjoyable and worthwhile seminar. I learned a lot of ideas I can use with my students. Thumbs up to Kelly!”
– Walt Smith, Title I Reading Teacher

“Outstanding! So much to take back to get started. This will make a difference for my students.”
– Dee Thomas, Curriculum Coach

“Kelly’s high energy and knowledge kept me engaged and focused the entire day. I learned strategies and assessment ideas that can be easily implemented the very next day of school.”
– Alesha, Trudell, Reading Specialist

“Kelly gave really great strategies to use and clarified a lot of misconceptions that I’ve heard regarding RTI.”
– Siddigual Hagg, Basic Skills Educator

“Very informative! This seminar was very well organized and very engaging. Thank you!”
– Dawn Montalbario, Educational Supervisor