About Your Instructor – MariBeth Plankers

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

MARIBETH PLANKERS is an outstanding national presenter and highly experienced Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Professional. She brings years of school-based experience and ideas for improving outcomes for students who have language, reading and written language disorders. She has extensive experience providing literacy-based language therapy services within inclusive models and via teletherapy. In addition, she has experience working as a clinical service provider, diagnostician, and clinical supervisor within the university setting. MariBeth reflects a broad experience working with students of all ages, from early education through High School.

MariBeth is the author of Speech-Language Pathologists: Strategies to Support Students with Reading and Language Deficits (Grades PreK–12), the digital resource handbook each participant will receive. Join her for a fast-paced, engaging institute with practical, highly effective techniques you can use with the children you see and treat.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"MariBeth is a fantastic, super engaging presenter who is fun to listen to and learn from! I have so many ideas and resources to implement right away with my students."
Taylor Dann, Speech-Language Pathologist

"Tons of resources! Great energy! I feel like I’ve been recharged and have many ideas I can bring back to my school and use immediately."
Stephanie Smith, Speech-Language Pathologist

"A world of information about reading, writing, and language. Thank you!"
Katharine Czarnecki, Speech-Language Pathologist

"MariBeth is excellent. So many ideas and activities that are effective and motivating. She is so interesting to listen to – great energy and sense of humor!"
Anissa Khouri Drake, Speech-Language Pathologist