David Rubinoff

“Teachers with a good sense of humor tend to have a better ability to change tempo when it’s needed. In other words, when plans go awry in the classroom or when it’s obvious the lesson is reaching different kids at different times, these teachers have the ability to change their presentation style or the pace of the instruction.”
― Ellen B. Braaten, Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World

“In terms of the workload, the best teachers for kids with slow processing speed tend to: Deemphasize busy work. Show a willingness to adjust homework assignments to “fit” with a student’s pace. Balance the common needs of all the students with the specific needs of individual students. Be excited by the use of technology in their classrooms because it makes it easier to adapt instruction. Be both organized and flexible.”
― Ellen B. Braaten, Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World

“Because children with slow processing speed have trouble taking in information and retrieving information that they already know, it is common for them to miss the big picture.”
― Ellen B. Braaten, Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World

“Professional passion is an absolute treasure chest filled with everything we need to steadfastly refuse to enter the classroom with anything less than a burning hot passion for the awesome job and responsibility that lies before us.”
― Dave Burgess, Teach Like a PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator