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Debbie Silver

Debbie Silver

Where Learning Collides with Laughter

Dr. Debbie Silver is a knowledgeable, funny, boldly authentic speaker, author, and educator. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior and has become a world-renowned and empowering speaker. Through her research, her outreach, and her humor, Debbie seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job of teaching, so that children can embrace the satisfaction and pride of knowledge, growth, and self-worth.

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Dr. Debbie Silver is a knowledgeable, funny, boldly authentic speaker, author, and educator. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior and has become a world-renowned and empowering speaker. Through her research, her outreach, and her humor, Debbie seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job of teaching, so that children can embrace the satisfaction and pride of knowledge, growth, and self-worth.

With 30 years spent as a teacher, staff development instructor, and university professor, Dr. Silver doesn’t just know her way around the classroom – she is deeply familiar with the challenges educators face at every level, from kindergarten through college.

One of the nation’s most popular keynote speakers and professional development presenters, this former Louisiana State Teacher of the Year has given presentations around the world (including 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and Asia), helping audiences to interact with students on a more meaningful level.

While inspiring educators to enjoy the job they once loved, she reminds them of how important they are in the lives of children, their families, and the world. Through her writing and her speaking, she highlights relevant and tested learning theory and tools for communication.

She makes essential points while sharing poignant stories and lots of laughs. Dr. Silver believes that teachers need to be having fun and staying in touch with their passion to make their biggest impact in the classroom.

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Topics

Understanding and Dealing with “Difficult People”
Teaching Kids to THRIVE: Building the Other Essential Skills for Success
Square Pegs/Round Holes – Why We Need to Pay Attention to Learning Differences

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Debbie Silver - "Education"
Debbie Silver Education Video

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deliberate OPTIMISM
deliberate OPTIMISM
TEACHING KIDS TO THRIVE
TEACHING KIDS TO THRIVE

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