Speaking Topics
- Interactive writing, community and equity through writing
- Reading and Writing Workshop
- Supporting emergent reading and writing
- Science of Reading, Shared Reading, Phonics and Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary
- Building strong relationships with students
Speaker Profile
Matt Halpern is a joyful educator who draws on almost two decades of experience as a classroom teacher and literacy coach. He is passionate about making classrooms child-centered and putting the effort and work of students at the forefront. His love for teaching social-emotional skills and literacy often combines as he is always looking for new ways to help others become the best versions of themselves. A fierce advocate for social justice and equity in classrooms, Matt leverages the power of literacy and community to empower children. Matt is the author of the forthcoming title A Teacher's Guide to Interactive Writing, from Heinemann.
Matt lives in Portland, ME, where he writes, consults, presents, and teaches. Matt primarily supports teachers in primary literacy and social-emotional learning. You can find more information about Matt at www.MattHalpernEducation.com.
Grades: PreK–5
