Speaker's Bureau


WORDS from the WISER
WISER encourages schools, parents, special interest groups and other organizations to utilize the professional expertise of our educational specialists. WISER members listed below are available to speak about a range of learning related issues. Please call the WISER line at 301-816-0432 for more information.
JEAN BALDWIN
Educational Consultant
           Selecting a school for the young child, adolescent, and older teen - day and boarding
           Testing and Assessment Issues (Educational Testing)
           Going through an independent school procedure - what to look for and how to approach it.

CHERYL GEDZELMAN, M.A.

Tutor
           Strategies for working with ADD students
           Helping students with organization and study skills

RHONA M. GORDON, M.S., CCC/SLP

           Discuss book, Georgia Irvin’s Guide to Schools: Metropolitan Washington
           School admission - the process and selection of an appropriate day, boarding or therapeutic school for your child

BRIAN GRUBER, ESQ.

Attorney
           Special Education Advocacy/Due Process

GEORGIA K. IRVIN
           Discuss book, Georgia Irvin’s Guide to Schools: Metropolitan Washington
           School admission - the process and selection of an appropriate day, boarding or therapeutic school for your child

LESLIE A. KENT, MA

Educational Consultant
           It’s Never Too Early to Think about College: How parents of ninth graders can help their children make good decisions.
           Transitions: Understanding Your Child’s Development during the Middle School Years

IVAN NALIBOTSKY

Financial Advisor

           Ivan M. Nalibotsky is a financial advisor specializing in cash flow, tax, academic and financial aid strategies to help parents reduce their costs for private school and / or college.  Ivan has been in private practice since 1993, is a member of the National Association of Certified College Planners, and is a regular presenter for many local High Schools, religious organizations, as well as corporations.

RALPH PERRINO

Tutor
          Key Points to Consider when Hiring a Tutor
          Starting a Small Business
          The Socialization Process and Its Impact on Children and Learning
          Corporate Language Training
 
 
CANDACE SAHM
AD/HD Coach
 
          Life benefits of AD/HD Coaching
 
 
DIANA M. SAVIT
Attorney 
          Legal rights of the disabled: Special Education, access and accomodations issues
          The steps involving court remedies, the likely results, and costs
 
 
RUTH SPODAK
Psychologist - Learning Disabilities, ADHS
 
          Value and interpretation of tests
          Diagnosis of LD and/or ADHD
          When is it too early to test?
          How to work with the schools to assure academic success
 
 
ELIZABETH STOFF, M.Ed.
Educational Consultant and Advocate
 
          Presentations to parents and professionals regarding effective advocacy skills, special education laws, the steps to obtain educational services, effective communication techniques, how to develop and IEP and 504 plan.
 
 
PAMELA TEDESCHI 
          School admission - the process and selection of an appropriate day, boarding or theapeutic school for your child
          Parent relationships with schools
          Child development
          What to look for in a good reading or math program