Introduction of Debbie Silver, Ed. D.

        Debbie Silver is truly a “teacher’s teacher!” She is an award-winning educator
with 30 years experience as a classroom teacher, staff development instructor, and
university professor. Her numerous recognitions include being named the Louisiana
State Teacher of the Year. Along the way she has taught almost every grade level
and most every kind of student.

        Dr. Silver has been an invited author for several educational journals and has
given keynotes at state, national, and international conferences in 49 states, Canada,
Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She has been a featured teacher for the PBS
OnLine Teacher Chat and for KDS Knowledge Delivery Systems.
       
        Debbie’s book, Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Finding the Rhythm
for Differentiated Learning, has just been updated and re-released by Incentive
Publications. Songs she co-wrote with Monte Selby are featured on his latest cds. She
is married to Dr. Lawrence Silver, and they have just moved to Texas.

        (Debbie is one of the most popular keynoters and in-service presenters in the United
States. Audiences everywhere respond to Debbie's use of humor and sensitivity to
remind them of how important teachers are in the lives of children. Through research based
theory, poignant stories, and hilarious characterizations she connects with the
souls of all who are involved in education.)

        Debbie's book, Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Finding the Rhythm for
Differentiated Learners, is available from Debbie <debbie@debbiesilver.com>, from
Amazon.com, or from Barnes & Nobel. The price is $20.00. (For vendor discounts
contact Incentive Publications, (1-800-421-2830.)

        Visit Debbie online at www.debbiesilver.com

Vita

Education:
Louisiana Tech University                                                Ed. D. 8/99
Louisiana State University Shreveport                              M.Ed. 5/86
Stephen F. Austin State University                                   B.S. 8/75

Teaching Experience:
Louisiana Tech University - Assistant Professor for science education,
middle school methods, and multiculturalism. 1999 – 2001.

Louisiana Tech University - Acting Assistant Professor
science education and middle school methods classes, 1998-99

Louisiana Tech University
Instructor and site coordinator for Project Life, a National Science Foundation Program
for teachers of life science, 1992 - 1998

Caddo Parish 1988-92 Middle School Science Classroom Teacher

DeSoto Parish 1971-1988 Classroom Teacher (primarily science)

Research Area and Dissertation Title:
A Study of Teachers’ Perceptions About Staff Development Factors and Their
Classroom Implementation of Reform-Based Science Instruction

Teaching Honors and Recognitions:
1998 - 2001 Who's Who Among American Teachers
1992 - Featured in book, Best Classrooms in America, Daniel & Terry Seymour.
 Peterson's Guides, Princeton, N.J., 1992.
1992 - Named The National Geological Society of America's Outstanding Earth Science Teacher
 (1 of 19 USA).
1991 - State Awardee of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science
Teaching (1 of 3).
1991 - KTBS (ABC Affiliate) Winner of the Tri-State "My Favorite Teacher" Contest.
1990 - LOUISIANA STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
1990 - Winner of Teacher Space Camp Scholarship
1989 - Louisiana Science Teacher Association's Outstanding Science Teacher Award

Debbie’s Publication List
Articles:

Silver,Debbie (2004). Summer Institute National Consultant Perspectives. Assocation of
Illinois Middle-Level Schools Newsletter, 28 (1). pp. 5 & 10.

Silver, Debbie (2004). More to Teaching Than Tests Can Tell. The Illinois School Board
Journal, 72, (12). pp 37-38.

Silver, Debbie. (2003). How to Deal With Angry Parents. New York State School Boards
Association 4, (10), p.12.

Silver, Debbie (2002). Thinking “Outside the Lines.” Journal of the Massachusetts
Computer Using Education 12,(3). pp 9-11,24-25.

Silver, Debbie (2001). Lighting Fire in the Middle. AIMS Journal for the Association of
Illinois Middle Schools.

Silver, Debbie. (2001). Science Teaching: Beyond the Standards. On CUE Magazine 23.
(7), pp 14-15.

Silver, Debbie (2001). Thinking “Outside the Lines.” PBS Tapped In (Online). Series
6/21/01. http://teacherline.pbs.org/teacherline/community/communitychat1.crm

Silver, Debbie (1999). Providing Meaningful, Positive Learning Experiences for All
Students Through the Learning Cycle. A Bridge in the Middle: The Journal of the
European League for Middle Level Education 9. December. pp 7-9.

Silver, Debbie. (1998). Engaging Students in the Learning Cycle. Principal, 77.(4). pp
62-63.

Silver, Debbie (1995). We Make a Difference. Learning 24, (1). p 1.

Silver, Debbie. (1994). Science Fairs: Tired of the Same Old, Same Old? Science Scope
17, (5). pp. 12-16.

Books:

Silver, Debbie (2003). Drumming to the Beat of a Different Marcer: Finding the Rhythm
for Teaching a Differentiated Classroom. Incentive Publications: Nashville, TN.

Dissertation:

Silver, Debbie (1999). A Study of Teachers’ Perceptions About Staff Development
Factors and Their Classroom Implementation of Reform-Based Science Instruction.
Dissertation. College of Education, Louisiana Tech University. UMI Dissertation
Information Service.

Other:
Silver, Debbie (2000). Inclusive Teacher Debate (included in) Successful Inclusive
Teaching: Proven Ways to Detect and Correct Special Needs, Third Edition. Joyce S.
Choate, Ed. Allyn and Bacon: Boston, 2000.