On-Site Staff Development

Cynthia "Mama J" Johnson is an educator, researcher, keynote speaker, motivator, consultant, and hope restorer. Mama J's warm personality and vast experience makes her a highly requested presenter. Her presentations are filled with real-life examples and provide practical strategies. She has been a teacher, administrator, and trainer in rural, suburban, and urban school environments. Once you hear Mama J's "Message of Hope," you will realize all children can reach high levels of achievement.

Topics:

• Reaching and teaching diverse student populations
• Closing the achievement gap
• Catching up students who enter behind
• Poverty and disenfranchised youth
• Urban issues
• Relevant and rigorous instruction
• Building leadership capacity
• Literacy
• Parental and community involvement
• Transforming schools into villages of hope