Dr. Annette Laing
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Testimonials
What media specialists and teachers have to say about Annette's author visits/in-house field trips...
This was one of the best presentations we have had at Mount Bethel. The students were engaged fully for over ninety minutes. [Annette] is personable, engaging, funny, sensitive, knowledgeable, expressive, and has the beautiful heart of a teacher who loves her subject and craft.
James W. Morris, 5th grade teacher and winner, Excellent in Education Award, Mount Bethel Elementary School.
The students were thoroughly entertained and engaged. They enjoyed learning about how British children experienced WWII. The interactivity of the presentation was awesome.
Cristina Dover, Media Specialist, Midway Middle School
Annette's presentation was informative and entertaining. She can relate to students so well. *
Barbara Powell-Schager, Media Specialist, Big Shanty Intermediate School.
Extremely entertaining and engaging for the students and teachers! The content is engaging and matches our learning objectives.
Cindy Parker, 5th grade teacher, W.J. Cooper Elementary School.
Awesome presentation! Loved the humor! I would recommend this program to other schools because it's curriculum related, students are well-engaged in the program, actual relics are shown and used by the students in demonstrations, and loads of historical information is shared.
Charlotte R. Thomas, 5th grade teacher, Meadowcreek Elementary School.
You shared exciting experiences with the students and made them relevant to their lives. The students enjoyed your humor.
Allison Askew, 5th grade teacher, Patrick Elementary School.
Very interactive! You kept the children's attention. I was entertained!
Lauren Whiting, 5th grade teacher, Ivy Creek Elementary School.
A wonderful way to integrate curriculum goals into a real-life learning experience. Presenter held students' attention through an engaging presentation, visuals, and dialogue. A wonderful way to reach the Social Studies standards through integration of text and real life.
Chisel Valdez, 5th grade teacher, Grayson Elementary School.
Very inviting personality, lots of hands-on materials. Love her accent.
Third Grade Teachers, Lawrenceville Elementary School.
Fast-paced and exciting...Students were very engaged and energized about reading and writing.*
Erika Brown, Big Shanty Intermediate School.
You really kept the interest of the students by involving them in your story. The hands-on experience was very positive... It was so interesting, because it was history as well as seeing a real author!
Patricia Akins, 4th grade teacher, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School.
This presentation really brings the content to life for students.
Kim Sawyer, Special Education teacher, Grades K, 2, 5, W.J. Cooper Elementary School.
Dr. Laing's motivational and humorous stories encourage student writers. My students came back to the classroom raring to write.*
Lisa Ashmeade, 5th grade teacher, Big Shanty Intermediate School.
You made history real to the children. You related events to today and to their lives.
Peggy Lewis, 4th grade teacher, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School.
The presentation served as an excellent extension of the 5th graders' social studies curriculum. You engaged students through your historical interpretation and various authentic artifacts. A student turned to me and excitedly exclaimed, "This is fascinating!"
Jamie Perry, 5th grade teacher, Grayson Elementary School.
Fantastic involvement of the students. Very informative and interactive, covered our Academic Standards in a very interesting way.
Julie Wilkerson, 5th grade teacher W.J. Cooper Elementary School.
Wonderful! The students loved actually touching artifacts. They got a wonderful taste of history!
Raegan Dillon, 4th grade teacher, May Howard Elementary School.
I highly recommend this program. The history came alive through your presentation!
Melissa Danner, 5th grade teacher, Mount Bethel Elementary School.
You were fabulous! You are what I wish I could be, to deliver history to my students!
Erin Clendenen, 5th grade, Ivy Creek Elementary School.
Very entertaining. Connected to our curriculum very nicely; visual aids kept the kids interested and engaged. Use of humor helped kids relate to the topic. The presentation was relevant and engaging.
Jeff Singleton, 5th grade teacher, Grayson Elementary School.
*Comment refers to Annette's A Writer's Life presentation.
This was one of the best presentations we have had at Mount Bethel. The students were engaged fully for over ninety minutes. [Annette] is personable, engaging, funny, sensitive, knowledgeable, expressive, and has the beautiful heart of a teacher who loves her subject and craft.
James W. Morris, 5th grade teacher and winner, Excellent in Education Award, Mount Bethel Elementary School.
The students were thoroughly entertained and engaged. They enjoyed learning about how British children experienced WWII. The interactivity of the presentation was awesome.
Cristina Dover, Media Specialist, Midway Middle School
Annette's presentation was informative and entertaining. She can relate to students so well. *
Barbara Powell-Schager, Media Specialist, Big Shanty Intermediate School.
Extremely entertaining and engaging for the students and teachers! The content is engaging and matches our learning objectives.
Cindy Parker, 5th grade teacher, W.J. Cooper Elementary School.
Awesome presentation! Loved the humor! I would recommend this program to other schools because it's curriculum related, students are well-engaged in the program, actual relics are shown and used by the students in demonstrations, and loads of historical information is shared.
Charlotte R. Thomas, 5th grade teacher, Meadowcreek Elementary School.
You shared exciting experiences with the students and made them relevant to their lives. The students enjoyed your humor.
Allison Askew, 5th grade teacher, Patrick Elementary School.
Very interactive! You kept the children's attention. I was entertained!
Lauren Whiting, 5th grade teacher, Ivy Creek Elementary School.
A wonderful way to integrate curriculum goals into a real-life learning experience. Presenter held students' attention through an engaging presentation, visuals, and dialogue. A wonderful way to reach the Social Studies standards through integration of text and real life.
Chisel Valdez, 5th grade teacher, Grayson Elementary School.
Very inviting personality, lots of hands-on materials. Love her accent.
Third Grade Teachers, Lawrenceville Elementary School.
Fast-paced and exciting...Students were very engaged and energized about reading and writing.*
Erika Brown, Big Shanty Intermediate School.
You really kept the interest of the students by involving them in your story. The hands-on experience was very positive... It was so interesting, because it was history as well as seeing a real author!
Patricia Akins, 4th grade teacher, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School.
This presentation really brings the content to life for students.
Kim Sawyer, Special Education teacher, Grades K, 2, 5, W.J. Cooper Elementary School.
Dr. Laing's motivational and humorous stories encourage student writers. My students came back to the classroom raring to write.*
Lisa Ashmeade, 5th grade teacher, Big Shanty Intermediate School.
You made history real to the children. You related events to today and to their lives.
Peggy Lewis, 4th grade teacher, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School.
The presentation served as an excellent extension of the 5th graders' social studies curriculum. You engaged students through your historical interpretation and various authentic artifacts. A student turned to me and excitedly exclaimed, "This is fascinating!"
Jamie Perry, 5th grade teacher, Grayson Elementary School.
Fantastic involvement of the students. Very informative and interactive, covered our Academic Standards in a very interesting way.
Julie Wilkerson, 5th grade teacher W.J. Cooper Elementary School.
Wonderful! The students loved actually touching artifacts. They got a wonderful taste of history!
Raegan Dillon, 4th grade teacher, May Howard Elementary School.
I highly recommend this program. The history came alive through your presentation!
Melissa Danner, 5th grade teacher, Mount Bethel Elementary School.
You were fabulous! You are what I wish I could be, to deliver history to my students!
Erin Clendenen, 5th grade, Ivy Creek Elementary School.
Very entertaining. Connected to our curriculum very nicely; visual aids kept the kids interested and engaged. Use of humor helped kids relate to the topic. The presentation was relevant and engaging.
Jeff Singleton, 5th grade teacher, Grayson Elementary School.
*Comment refers to Annette's A Writer's Life presentation.
