NEW! Conference Housing is LIVE!
Our conference housing is now LIVE!
We have negotiated special conference rates at the Galveston Hilton, Holiday Inn and the San Luis Resort and Spa.
To take advantage of these special rates, you must make your hotel reservations through our conference housing system.
There are a limited
number of rooms available at each property, so be sure to reserve your room TODAY.
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TMSA THANKS THE FOLLOWING FRIENDS FOR HELPING MAKE THE 34TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBIT SUCCESSFUL:
aha Process, Inc.
Celebrate Kids
Debbie Silver
Diana Day Publishing and Training, Inc.
Galveston Island Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Incentive Publications
MaKITSO Educational Consulting
Monte Selby
National Middle School Association
The San Luis Resort and Spa
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Dear Middle Level Educator,
Did you know... that the Texas Middle School Association's Annual Conference and Exhibit is only five months away? March 5-7, 2009 are the dates for the ONLY conference dedicated SOLELY for you, the middle level educator. Did you know... that now is the time to register to get the best rates? Did you know... that Galveston is up and running and ready for our conference? Did you know... that you can register as a "team?" if you register FIVE individuals for the conference you can take the SIXTH for free! Did you know... that we now offer a Saturday only, one-day registration option? Did you know... that this year's conference features the hottest names in middle level education, including Dr. Marcia Tate, Jack Berckemeyer, Randy Thompson, Debbie Silver, Monte Selby, Dedra Stafford, Diana Day, Kathy Koch, Rita Pierson, Paul Slocumb and Ruben Perez? Did you know... that with more than 120 breakout sessions, there is something for EVERYONE at the conference? 
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Marcia Tate
FRIDAY
GENERAL SESSION 1
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Marcia L. Tate, Ed. D. is the former Executive Director of Professional Development for the DeKalb County School System, Decatur, Georgia.
During her 30-year career with the district, she has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, language arts coordinator, and staff development director. She received the 2001 Distinguished Staff Developer Award for the State of Georgia and her department was chosen to receive the Exemplary Program Award for the state.
Marcia is currently an educational consultant and has taught over 125,000 administrators, teachers, parents, and business and community leaders throughout the world.
She is a member of the Corwin Press Speaker's Bureau and the author of the following three best-sellers: Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies that Engage the Brain, Sit & Get Won't Grow Dendrites: 20 Professional Learning Strategies that Engage the Adult Brain, and Reading and Language Arts Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Literacy Strategies that Engage the Brain. Participants in her workshops refer to them as the best ones they have ever experienced since Marcia uses the 20 strategies outlined in her books to actively engage her audiences.
Marcia received her bachelor's degree in psychology and elementary education from Spelman College in Atlanta Georgia. She earned her Master's degree in remedial reading from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, her specialist degree in educational leadership from Georgia State University and her doctorate in educational leadership from Clark Atlanta University. Spelman College awarded her the Apple Award for excellence in the field of education.
What others are saying about Marcia Tate:
"Dr. Marcia Tate's presentation was EXCELLENT. She is so motivational and exciting. I wish you could clone her and send to her MY campus!"
"Dr. Tate is amazing. I've heard so much about her and am glad I finally got to see her in person. I hung on her every word. Can't wait to get back to my classroom and use her methods."
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JACK BERCKEMEYER
FRIDAY
GENERAL SESSION 2
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Jack Berckemeyer is the current Assistant Executive Director for National Middle School Association.
Before moving to Columbus, Ohio, from Denver, Colorado, Jack taught 6th grade at Scott Carpenter Middle School for seven years and at Thunder Ridge Middle School for one year. During his eight years of teaching, Jack taught various subjects including; language arts, social studies, health, expression skills, and physical education. He was named outstanding educator after two years of teaching at Scott Carpenter Middle School, and shortly thereafter he was identified as one of the outstanding educators in the Adams County School District. In 2003, Jack received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Falcon School District.
Jack has presented to several school districts around the country on middle level topics. He has also presented to middle level educators in thirty different national and international locations. Jack is known for his practical teaching ideas that involve and motivate young adolescents.
Part of Jack's responsibilities for the National Middle School Association is to work with their 58 affiliate organizations throughout the world.
He also is the author and editor of one of NMSA's most popular member benefits, Classroom Connections. Jack also coordinates on-site professional development for schools and school districts. For the last several years Jack has been a judge for the Disney American Teacher Awards and serves on the selection committee for the USA Today All Teacher Team.
What others are saying about Jack Berckemeyer:
"The presentation by Mr. Berckmeyer is by far the best I've seen on many levels. Not only did he have me laughing the entire time, I learned so much on how I can better serve my students. His encouraging words were inspiring and rejuvenating."
"What an excellent presenter!! He made this workshop fun and entertaining! Best workshop I have ever attended."
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