About the Instructor – Brandon Petersen

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Brandon Petersen is an energetic, experienced elementary teacher who has a clear passion for working with young students. In addition, he has extensive experience in helping students build their skills especially in foundational, performance-based technology skills as well as making connections between innovative practices and cross-curricular content.

Brandon’s presentations are clear, fast-paced and activity-packed. You will leave with a wealth of new ideas that you can easily implement in your own classroom as well as renewed confidence in working with your own students. Brandon will share dozens of outstanding tips, tools and lessons that have proven highly effective in stimulating elementary students’ interest and excitement about all subject areas. He is known for his easygoing style, his ability to clearly explain new ideas and his strong belief that each student can succeed.

In addition to his teaching and training, Brandon is also the author of Using Gaming Techniques to Increase Student Motivation and Achievement (Grades K-6), the extensive resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar, along with access to Brandon’s website which is continually updated with new materials and resources. His seminars are fun and packed with ideas, tips and tools you can use immediately in your own classroom. He will keep you thinking, moving and actively involved throughout the day as you gain new ideas for implementing game-based classroom strategies your students need in order to succeed academically.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

“Great ideas! What an enthusiastic presenter. I’m taking back a lot of valuable ideas that I can use!”
- Noreen Suddic, Kindergarten Teacher

“Excellent strategies to incorporate literacy and math skills into play! Awesome!”
- Carly Quinlan, Early Childhood Teacher

“So glad I was able to attend! I got a lot of great ideas to use with my children and share with my colleagues!”
- C. Ramirz, Pre-K Teacher

“Brandon presented useful, creative ideas and even made the learning standards exciting!”
- Andrea Banks, Pre-K Teacher

“Wonderful! This seminar has inspired me and given new life to my classroom program!”
- Annie Conner, PK Teacher

“Very, very practical ideas! Thanks for sharing your amazing website, Brandon!”
- Myrna McCune, Preschool Special Education Teacher

“Great ideas that will be fun for our students!”
- Claudia Jimenez, Educator

“I learned so much! I’m eager to return to my classroom and colleagues to share these ideas and resources!”
- Franaise Thompson, World Language Chair

“Fantastic seminar! I can’t wait to implement all the ideas I’m taking home with me!”
- Kristin Gage, Master Teacher

“Phenomenal ideas! I’m feeling really inspired!”
- Lindsey Williams, Preschool Teacher

“Brandon is an amazing presenter with great enthusiasm! I’m looking forward to using his website!”
- Claudia Connolly, Special Education Pre-K Teacher

“Some amazing ideas that I can use tomorrow! Thanks, Brandon!”
- Karyn Johnson, Kindergarten Teacher