Jacquie is all of the above and more! In my book of “Best People” she is
simply a wonderful lady. She could also be called a “humorist” which she labeled
me when awarding her gold star of the month at…
Yes, she has a tremendous sense of humor, and she is a gifted writer and
speaker. I will let her tell you why this former First Grade Teacher of
forty-one years spends so much time speaking and writing. What follows is a
partial list of the places and states that she visits to speak, copied from her
website:
Jacquie's Itinerary
I'm often asked why I spend so much time speaking and writing, and
my answer is always the same. I want to make a difference. And besides that, I
love what I do. I get to meet new people (some in person and some online), see
new places, taste new foods, and learn new things. And that, my friends, is
what I believe retirement should be — making a difference and doing what you
enjoy. I plan to ride this merry-go-round for a few more years, and perhaps one
day I'll look out in the audience and see you. I hope so.
Following is a partial list of my scheduled speaking appearances.
If you live near one of these locations and would like more information, just
hit the Contact link and tell me how I can help. And if you attend one of these
functions, please seek me out and introduce yourself. I'd love to meet you
face-to-face.
- Fennimore,
Wisconsin: CESA #3 - EDUConference 2010.
"The Write Way." 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; July 28-29, 2010.
- Peosta,
Iowa: Seton Catholic School Staff
Development. Will meet in Shannon Hall, located in the basement of St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church; 10 a.m. - 12 noon on August 16, 2010.
- Rapid
City, South Dakota:
Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. International Reading Association
state conference. October 14-16, 2010.
- Hershey,
Pennsylvania: Hershey Conference Center.
KSRA conference. October 24-27, 2010.
- Oelwein,
Iowa: Public Library. Northeast
Iowa Reading Council. "The Write Way." November 10, 2010. 5 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
- Little
Rock, Arkansas: Arkansas Reading Association
State Conference. Little Rock Convention Center and Peabody Hotel.
November 18-19, 2010.
- Springfield,
Illinois: International Reading
Association conference. March 17-19, 2011.
- Saskatoon,
Canada: Saskatoon Reading Conference
2011. "Building Bridges Through Literacy" at Saskatoon
Travelodge Hotel. April 7-8, 2011.
- Sugar Grove, Illinois: NIU Summer Literary Conference. June 21, 2011.
My name is Jacquie
McTaggart. I have one husband, two sons, six grandkids, and 1500 former
students. I'd love to brag about the whole tribe and tell you how great each of
them are, but you might find that a tad boring. So...I'll simply say they are
the best and let it go at that.
I live with my husband,
Carroll, in Independence, Iowa. He is retired; I am not. Well, not in the
truest sense of the word. I did accept an early-retirement package from the
Independence School District in 2001 — following a 42-year teaching career. I
did not, however, forsake my quest to help kids become the best that they can
be. Fortunately, my husband supports my passion, and teachers throughout the
country help me implement it.
My first book, From
the Teacher's Desk, was released in December 2003. In April 2004 I was a
featured speaker at North Dakota's International Reading Association state
conference, and in April 2009 I returned to ND for my 50th IRA speaking
assignment. And I pick up new ideas at every conference. Teachers are always
willing to share, and I'm always eager to listen. It's a win-win combination.
My most recent book, If
They Don't Learn the Way You Teach, Teach the Way They Learn, was released
in August 2009. The book includes all of the materials, lists, methods, and
practices that I talk about in the eight different presentations I give at IRA
conferences, reading/writing workshops, library conferences, and teacher
in-service training. You can see chapter reviews by clicking on the books at
this site's homepage. Hint: From the Teacher's Desk is a
treasure trove for parents, whereas If They Don't Learn the Way You
Teach, Teach the Way They Learn is primarily for teachers.
I update the material at
the Teacher's Desk on the first day of every month. Teachers throughout the
country tell me what is working for them and what is not, and I have the honor
of passing it on to you. I invite you to join our "For the Love of
Kids" family. Sign up for the free newsletter, and if at any time you have
a question or suggestion, just use the Contact link and shoot me an email. I'd
love to hear from you.
As for being my friend, I am thankful that Jacquie and I can share
laughs and inspiration online, since she lives in Iowa, and I live in New York.
She is my BIF, Best Internet Friend, and an inspiration to many.
Check
out her entire website at http://consideratio.powweb.com/mctaggart/goldstar.html.
You won’t be disappointed with her website or her books.
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