Laurie Aten

State:

Illinois

Testimonial from a participant:

Laurie relates to students. Everyone felt successful, always!

— C.W., Galesburg, IL

PLS courses I teach:

• Achieving Student Outcomes Through Cooperative Learning™
• Brain-Based Ways We Think and Learn™
• Designing Motivation for All Learners™
• Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms™
• PRIDE™ (Professional Refinements in Developing Effectiveness)
• Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences®
• Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility®
• Teaching Through Learning Channels™

Years with PLS:

Since 2001

Why I love teaching PLS courses:

I think the courses are so practical and teacher-friendly! I love the wonderful ideas that are generated in the courses! We also eat really well during the classes!

Education:

• B.A., University of Iowa
• M.A. English, Western Illinois University

Teaching experience:

• High School English — 15 Years
• American Literature (American Studies)
• Yearbook Production

Related experience, recognition, awards, etc.:

• Who's Who in Teaching
• Galesburg High School Teacher of the Month

What I love most about teaching:

I love when students "get it" and are excited about sharing a comment or thought with the entire class!

My favorite moment in teaching:

At the end of each year, I share a letter with my classes praising each student for a trait or special memory I have of them. I love being able to highlight all the awesome memories that I collected throughout the year and illustrate how much they've grown during our time together.

Personal information:

I love hosting "get-togethers" with our friends and this upcoming summer I plan to run the Bix 7 mile race!