Debbie Silver
- Educational Speaker, Author, and Humorist
- Encouraging Learning through Laughter
Dr. Debbie Silver is a brilliantly funny, beautifully insightful, and boldly authentic speaker, author, and educator. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior and has become a world-renowned and empowering speaker. Through her research, her outreach, and her humor, Debbie seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job...
read the restDr. Debbie Silver is a brilliantly funny, beautifully insightful, and boldly authentic speaker, author, and educator. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior and has become a world-renowned and empowering speaker.
Through her research, her outreach, and her humor, Debbie seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job of teaching, so that children can embrace the satisfaction and pride of knowledge, growth, and self-worth.
With 30 years spent as a teacher, sta development instructor, and university professor, Dr. Silver doesn’t just know her way around the classroom – she is deeply familiar with the challenges educators face at every level, from kindergarten through college. One of the nation’s most popular keynote speakers and professional development presenters, this former Louisiana State Teacher of the Year has given presentations around the world (including 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, and Asia), helping audiences to interact with students on a more meaningful level.
While inspiring educators to enjoy the job they once loved, she reminds them of how important they are in the lives of children, their families, and the world. Through her writing and her speaking, she highlights relevant and tested learning theory and tools for communication. She makes essential points while sharing poignant stories and lots of laughs. Debbie firmly believes that teachers need to be having fun and staying in touch with their passion to make their biggest impact in the classroom.
When she’s not working as an educational speaker and writer, Debbie enjoys spending time in Texas with her husband, Dr. Lawrence Silver, and spending time with their 5 sons and their families who live in 5 different states.
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In this presentation, Debbie Silver utilizes humor and thoughtful insights to remind audiences of how important teachers (and other educators) are in the lives of children. Through poignant stories and hilarious characterizations, Debbie connects with ...more
In this presentation, Debbie Silver utilizes humor and thoughtful insights to remind
audiences of how important teachers (and other educators) are in the lives of children.
Through poignant stories and hilarious characterizations, Debbie connects with the souls of
all who work with students. Audience members laugh and cry as Debbie reminds them of
the value of each child in the classroom. ...less
Based on her best-selling book, Drumming to the Beat of Dierent Marchers – Finding the Rhythm for Dierentiating Learning, Debbie Silver oers her wisdom and humor to answer the question, "How do we engage students ...more
Based on her best-selling book, Drumming to the Beat of Dierent Marchers – Finding the
Rhythm for Dierentiating Learning, Debbie Silver oers her wisdom and humor to answer
the question, "How do we engage students from all backgrounds and experiences?" She
demonstrates how to capitalize on student strengths and elicit greater achievement gains
and higher motivation among students. Dr. Silver shares her views on what she considers
non-negotiable in education – that every student deserves a reasonable chance at success.
Participants will leave with great ideas for preparing 21st century learners. ...less
Do you ever ask ever yourself, “Just how am I supposed to motivate these kids?” The real question, of course, is how do we help them to motivate themselves? Based on extensive research for her ...more
Do you ever ask ever yourself, “Just how am I supposed to motivate these kids?” The real question,
of course, is how do we help them to motivate themselves? Based on extensive research for her
book, Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8: Teaching Kids to Succeed, Dr. Debbie Silver oers surprising
new findings about fundamental ways we can change our teaching practices to help kids become
self-motivated. Come prepared to have your thinking challenged and to receive a multitude of
strategies that help learners develop internal motivation and resiliency. ...less
How do teachers maintain a positive learning environment while addressing increased emphasis on standards, new teacher evaluations, and other challenges in education? Dr. Debbie Silver discusses how educators can maintain a sense of self as ...more
How do teachers maintain a positive learning environment while addressing increased emphasis
on standards, new teacher evaluations, and other challenges in education? Dr. Debbie Silver
discusses how educators can maintain a sense of self as well as help their students become inde-
pendent, resilient learners. Through her research and understanding of human behavior, Debbie
provides insights into how to maintain one’s sanity while giving every student a reasonable chance
at success. Using her well-known candor and sense of humor, Debbie oers participants an
entertaining and thought-provoking look at how to empower both teachers and learners. ...less
Debbie has a variety of workshops and presentations that are tailored to teachers, administrators, or students. Please contact us for more information on her available presentations. ...more
Debbie has a variety of workshops and presentations that are tailored to teachers, administrators, or students. Please contact us for more information on her available presentations. ...less
Do you and your team feel tired, over-burdened, and just about to snap? You need Dr. Debbie Silver to the rescue. With her trademark humor, Debbie presents simple but eective techniques on how to deal ...more
Do you and your team feel tired, over-burdened, and just about to snap? You need Dr.
Debbie Silver to the rescue. With her trademark humor, Debbie presents simple but
eective techniques on how to deal with burn-out and approach each workday with more
energy and enthusiasm. With hilarious examples and heartfelt stories, she relates to
audiences and provides insights that are well researched and grounded in practicality. You
will learn and laugh, then you and your team will leave with a myriad of ideas for
approaching both work and personal situations in a more relaxed, productive way. ...less
This workshop tackles the serious business of time-management skills in a fun way with lots of laughs. Executives and employees are under constant pressure to fit more into their schedules (both professionally and personally). Finding ...more
This workshop tackles the serious business of time-management skills in a fun way with lots
of laughs. Executives and employees are under constant pressure to fit more into their
schedules (both professionally and personally). Finding ways to prioritize your day,
maintain your energy, and manage a variety of projects has become a core competency. It’s
never too late to learn productivity, and this workshop is the perfect start. ...less
In this informative, humorous workshop, Dr. Debbie Silver addresses the foundations of teamwork, along with proven techniques for building cooperation within a group and repairing damaged relationships. It is a must for audiences in organizations ...more
In this informative, humorous workshop, Dr. Debbie Silver addresses the foundations of
teamwork, along with proven techniques for building cooperation within a group and
repairing damaged relationships. It is a must for audiences in organizations that are trying
to achieve ambitious goals in the future. There is no such thing as success in an
organization without teamwork, and this session is centered on steps leaders can take to
foster the right kind of environment within any group or company. Whether you’re looking
to build team spirit or restore camaraderie, this workshop can show you the way. ...less
How to communicate with and reward employees is a crucial topic, especially for new managers or those who don’t feel they have the trust and respect of their teams. Drawing on extensive research in behavioral ...more
How to communicate with and reward employees is a crucial topic, especially for new
managers or those who don’t feel they have the trust and respect of their teams. Drawing
on extensive research in behavioral science, Dr. Debbie Silver uses relevant research and a
bit of humor to teach important leadership principles. Although dierent styles of
management come in and out of vogue, the true principles of leadership and motivation
haven’t changed for hundreds of years. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to get
top performance from their teams, year after year. ...less
Come prepared to laugh, to think, and to leave with loads of ideas for improving your work climate and helping your team achieve their personal best. Empowering employees is key to improving productivity. Based on ...more
Come prepared to laugh, to think, and to leave with loads of ideas for improving your work
climate and helping your team achieve their personal best. Empowering employees is key
to improving productivity. Based on her bestselling book, Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8, Dr.
Debbie Silver oers insights into what employees most need from leadership in order to
achieve personal and professional ecacy. She discusses the importance of eective
feedback as a means to help team members grow and foster a thriving work environment.
Dr. Silver also oers practical ideas and tips for helping overcome anxiety and burn-out.
She demonstrates how to lower stress in the work environment for both leadership and
employees. Filled with heart and humor, this workshop oers insights and practical
solutions for learning to "listen with more than your ears." ...less
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