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 Costa Rica, Colombia, Israel, Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Philippines, Guatemala, Iceland, as well as throughout the United States and Canada.
Sandra is the author of several popular and best-selling books published by Jossey-Bass (a Wiley company) which have been translated into other languages and sold throughout the world:
- The Dyslexia Checklist:A Practical Reference for Parents & Teachers (co-authored with Judith Stern, 2010).
- The ADD/ADHD Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents & Teachers, 2nd edition (2008)
- How to Reach & Teach Children with ADD/ADHD, 2nd edition (2005). Over 200,000 sold!
- How to Reach & Teach All Children in the Inclusive Classroom, 2nd edition (co-authored with Julie Heimburge, 2006).
- How to Reach & Teach All Children Through Balanced Literacy (co-authored with Julie Heimburge, 2007).
- The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Childrenand Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders (2003).
- Alphabet Learning Center Activities Kit (co-authored with Nancy Fetzer, 2000).
- Ready...Start...School: Nurturing & Guiding Your Child Through Preschool and Kindergarten (2001) Paramus, NJ: Prentice Hall Press.
Sandra also developed and presented the acclaimed educational DVDs produced by Educational Resource Specialists:
- ADHD & LD: Powerful Teaching Strategies and Accommodations (new 2008 version in menu-driven DVD format which includes RTI)
- How to Help Your Child Succeed in School: Strategies & Guidance for Parents of Children with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities
- Successful Classrooms: Effective Teaching Strategies for Raising Achievement in Reading and Writing
- Successful Schools: How to Raise Achievement and Support 'At-Risk' Students
- ADHD: Inclusive Instruction & Collaborative Practices
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 10 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 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 a number of 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.
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