We are pleased to announce that a team of presenters from the University of Kansas will host a workshop for paraeductors on Friday at MIDTESOL 2013.
Dr. Francie Christopher, Assistant Director at KU’s Center for Public Partnerships and Research, has worked in the education field for over 30 years. She spent 22 years as a classroom teacher before changing her focus to working with educators who work with culturally and linguistically diverse students. She is a strong advocate for training and best practices that serve to build teacher capacity for working with English learners.
Stephanie Christenot, Project Coordinator of Teaching English Learners in Kansas, has worked with ELs and those who teach ELs since 2000. Her current position at KU focuses on providing professional development for K-12 educators focused on ELs.
Adam Brazil, Project Coordinator for the Kansas Migrant and ELL Academy, has worked for a number of years with children from diverse backgrounds to improve their ability to succeed in school and in their community. He has also worked with culturally and linguistically diverse educators, assisting them in improving their teaching strategies to meet the varied needs of students.
