About the Instructor – Sarah Robinson

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Sarah Robinson is a 22-year veteran grades 6-12 English/language arts teacher. She is known for her passion for teaching reading, writing and critical thinking at the secondary and adult levels, as well as igniting that passion in her students. Sarah has served as a Professional Development Master Teacher, providing seminars in best practices for literacy, as well as developing and facilitating online curriculum for teacher professional development. After earning her National Board Certification, she served as a National Board Facilitator, working with teachers pursuing their certification in English/language arts. While teaching, Sarah’s classroom served as a Professional Development Learning Lab for new and struggling teachers, and she worked extensively with the district to help teachers enable their students to be effective readers, writers and thinkers.

Sarah has presented nationally, providing information and demonstrations for best practices in both physical and online classrooms. She is the author of Increasing Student Engagement, Motivation and Learning in English/Language Arts (Grades 6-12), the extensive resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar.

Sarah is known for her down-to-earth approach and practical strategies that actively engage students. Her lessons and ideas are user-friendly in any classroom and can be implemented the very next day.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

“Thank you! Loved that a teacher was presenting the information - not someone trying to sell a ‘program.’ I know I’ll use much of what was presented in my classroom!”
- Kelly Grabinski, Teacher

“Sarah did a great job!”
- Jeanna Kooser, Teacher

“Very worthwhile, lots of great ideas that can be implemented immediately. Good pacing.”
- Catherine Leavitt, English Teacher

“Great interactive seminar. Great combination of providing information and putting the information into practice. I will be able to use much of this right away in the classroom - that’s exciting!”
- Joan Wescott, English Teacher

“Thank you! I felt that this seminar was applicable and extremely engaging. I look forward to implementing these tools in my classroom. Sarah did a great job making this applicable for a range of grades and subjects.”
- Annie McNeil, Teacher

“Great ideas for getting students active in their own learning.”
- Kyle Hadley, English Teacher

“Thank you for all of your work/prep. I am going home with a lot of great ideas!”
- Kevin Peterson, Teacher

“Excellent handbook! Also, I enjoyed all the activities.”
- Gewon Richards, Teacher

“Many useful strategies. I’ll use several and continue exploring Sarah’s ideas.”
- Julie Dillard, Teacher

“Very practical strategies to use in my classroom.”
- Rita Thoner, Teacher

“Wonderful! Very informative, relaxed and great learning strategies!”
- Samantha Bush, English Teacher