MaryAnn has extensive, firsthand experience working with students who exhibit difficult and challenging behaviors in a variety of settings.
As a teacher, counselor and parent/teacher educator, she is a sought-after national speaker and seminar leader. She is the author of Respectful Discipline; Dealing with Difficult Parents as well as Reducing Recurring Behavior Problems with DIFFICULT, DISRUPTIVE AND NON-COMPLIANT STUDENTS: Strategies that Work, the extensive resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar.
MaryAnn focuses on practical solutions to help students be successful in both the general education and the special education classroom.
She brings not only her extensive knowledge of the latest behavioral strategies and techniques crucial for student success in school, but also her practical experiences as a special education teacher for over twenty years.
MaryAnn is attuned to the realities of the classroom and the daily challenges teachers face. She is known for her high-energy, motivational seminars filled with a wealth of insights and useful ideas you can immediately implement in your own classroom.
“Awesome tools to use with all age groups. I am very excited to start using these new strategies in my school.”
- Kathy LeBlanc, Behavior Intervention Coordinator
“The content is informative! I can’t wait to try MaryAnn’s techniques and strategies immediately!”
- Ann Westra, Educational Technology Teacher
“Excellent! I’ve attended quite a few different seminars and this has been one of the most useful and uplifting! Thank you for the good advice and effective strategies!”
- Sabrina DuMond, Math Teacher
“This was my second seminar with MaryAnn and each time has been a learning experience full of ideas that can be easily translated to the classroom.”
- Becky Thompson, Behavior Specialist
“Inspiring! MaryAnn is engaging and fun! Many strategic examples on how to reduce behavior issues!”
- Carla Lake, Librarian
Julie is a highly experienced educator and practitioner with proven expertise working directly with challenging students exhibiting repetitive, difficult behavior.
Her extensive experience across time and grade levels gives her an incredibly unique perspective. The transparency with which she approaches teachers makes her very relatable and trustworthy.
Julie presents in a way that gets to the heart of the matter and addresses repetitive disruptive behaviors in the classroom in a way that improves learning and relationships. You will walk away with highly practical strategies you can immediately implement in your classroom.
"Julie was incredibly helpful when it comes to teaching effective strategies. I look forward to implementing these tools into my classroom, for the remainder of my teaching career. Thank you!"
– Christine Muzio, Special Ed. Teacher
"The content shared was very relevant and relatable to the current field of education. Julie is very knowledgeable on the subject and provided meaningful advice and examples. She created an environment where people felt comfortable participating and asking questions."
– Baylee Wilson, 3rd Grade Teacher
"An interactive seminar with very well produced and intended information. Because of how well prepared Julie was, time flew by."
– Travis Camp, Dean of Students
"Great ideas and useful tools. Julie is knowledgeable and authentic."
– Darci Cordero, Jr. High Principal
"I have learned so much. Julie is so knowledgeable and approachable. What a wonderful day!"
– Katie Huber, Kindergarten Teacher