Sandra is a well-known and featured speaker (nationally and internationally) on the topic of reaching and teaching diverse learners. She had the honor of being a keynote speaker and workshop presenter in Israel, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Philippines, as well as throughout the United States and Canada.

Sandra is the author of several popular and best-selling books (which have been translated into other languages and sold throughout the world):

Sandra also developed and presented the acclaimed educational videos produced by Educational Resource Specialists:

Sandra received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Illinois. During her 23 years teaching in public schools, she was an award-winning educator (including California Resource Specialist of the Year) and served in her district (San Diego City Schools) as a mentor teacher.  Currently, Sandra is an educational consultant and trainer.  She lives in San Diego, California, but works with districts around the country.  During the past 9 years, Sandra has done a lot of work in the Bronx and other New York schools – to implement instructional and behavioral strategies, supports and interventions for at-risk students, and train educators in these practices. Sandra was an instructor for Bureau of Education & Research (BER), and on the faculty of NICHQ (National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality) - their project for improving the care of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). 

Sandra trains thousands of educators every year.  She presents many seminars to school districts and organizations (which can be arranged by contacting her through this website or by calling 800-682-3528).  Sandra is also a presenter/instructor for Staff Development Resources www.SDResources.org Go to speaking and consulting page to see upcoming speaking engagements for seminars scheduled in 2008 around the United States.  Sandra also has distance learning courses that she developed and teaches for continuing education and university credit through Seattle Pacific University  www.spu.edu/spiral and through California State University, East Bay www.ce.csueastbay.edu/

Sandra has been listed for several years in Who's Who in American Women, and Who's Who in American Education. She served 3 years on the National Professional Advisory Board of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders), and is a contributing author to CHADD Educator's Manual on AD/HD and other published books and magazines.  Her resources are widely used to train educators, parents, psychologists, and other school support personnel throughout the world in best practices for reaching and teaching children with ADHD, LD, and other students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

 

 

 

© 2000-2008 SandraRief.com
All Rights Reserved