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Judy Lalli 530 South 2nd Street, #731 Philadelphia, PA 19147-2425 h: 215.238.9397; mobile: 215.872.0233 . Email: [email protected]

TEACHER / AUTHOR / FACILITATOR

EDUCATION

Postgraduate Studies, Education/Guidance, 108 Credits (1973 to Present) Lehigh University, Wilkes University, Drexel University and DeSales University M.S. – Elementary Education, University of Pennsylvania (1971) B.S. – Elementary Education, University of Pennsylvania (1970) Cum Laude; Member of the Sphinx Senior Honor Society

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Norristown Area School District 1971 to 2006 Primary School Teacher - Paul Fly School: 2001National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Stony Creek Academy Instructor for “Classroom Instruction that Works” 2001 to 2007

DeSales University, Drexel University, Wilkes University 1986 to Present Adjunct Professor - Graduate level education courses and online education courses: Classroom Management, Multicultural Education, Multiple Intelligences, Questioning Strategies, Student Responsibility and Accountability

PLS 3rd Learning (formerly Performance Learning Systems)

Coordinator of Online Education 2009 to Present

AUTHORED BOOKS AND ARTICLES

 All Kinds of Ways to Be Smart! A Child’s Book of Multiple Intelligences, Kagan Publishing, San Clemente, California (2006)

 I Like Being Me: Poems for Children About Feeling Special, Appreciating Others, and Getting Along, Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota (1997) – Winner of the Early Childhood News Directors’ Choice Award and selected by Parent Council Ltd. (The book features short, easy-to-read poems illustrating character-building themes and is accompanied by photographs of children from diverse backgrounds in realistic settings.)

“These books form a powerful self-esteem curriculum for anyone working with young children. I highly recommend that anyone who loves kids use these wonderful resources to help them become all they can be.” Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series Judy Lalli Page Two

AUTHORED BOOKS AND ARTICLES (continued)

 A Leader’s Guide to I Like Being Me, co-authored by Mary Martha Whitworth, Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota (1997) (Book provides a series of activities to enhance self-esteem and empower children to make appropriate decisions.)

“There’s never been a time when quality materials that enhance children’s self-esteem are more needed. Every child should be so lucky to have I Like Being Me and The Leader’s Guide on their teacher’s shelf.” Dr. Michele Borba, author of Esteem Builders

 Make Someone Smile and 40 More Ways to Be a Peaceful Person, Free Spirit Publishing, Inc. (1996) – Noted as American Booksellers Association “Pick of the Lists.” (The book presents strategies for promoting peaceful behaviors and is accompanied by photographs of children from diverse backgrounds engaging in peacemaking/conflict resolution activities.)

“It’s such a joy to read a book dedicated to peacemaking. Peacemaking is a skill, and with practice, it can be learned. Children, through their actions, show the simplicity of peacemaking strategies.” From Children’s Literature Review

 Feelings Alphabet, B.L. Winch & Associates/Jalmar Press, Rolling Hills Estates, California (1984) and Croation edition, Osvarenje Publishers (2005)

 At Least I’m Getting Better: Poems for Kids and Other People, Impact Publishers, San Luis Obispo, California (1981).

 “And The Walls Came Tumbling Down,” Teacher, 92, 2 (October 1974) and “Who Owns the Problem?” Journal of Open Education, II, 3 (Spring 1974). Co-authored with Diane Riccioli.

INTERVIEWS AND FEATURED ARTICLES

“Use of Poetry to Promote Messages of Character Education and Conflict Prevention,” The Philadelphia Inquirer December 2000

“Self-Esteem for Kids,” The Times Herald October 1997

“Class Project Now a Book,” The Times Herald June 1996

“Author’s Aim: Miles of Smiles,” The Cincinnati Enquirer February 1996

PRESENTATIONS  Presenter for "Poetry in the Peaceful Classroom: Using Rhyme to Teach Social Skills" at NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (2009, 2011)

 Featured speaker at Tri-County Reading Council Bookfest (1998 through 2003; 2007, 2008 Judy Lalli Page Three

PRESENTATIONS (continued

 Presenter for “The Power of Poetry: Strategies and Activities to Enhance Character Education” at Character Education Partnership National Forum (2006, 2007, 2008, 2011)

 Presenter for “Using the Power of Poetry to Enhance Character Education” at ASCD Annual Conference (March 2004, 2006, 2008)

 Presenter for “Peacemaking Through Poetry” at DVAEYC: Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (May 2005); NYAEYC: New York Association (February 2005); BCAEYC: Bucks County Association (October 2004); and Chicago Metro AEYC: (January 2002)

 Presenter for “Peacemaking Through Poetry: Strategies and Activities for Using Poetry to Teach Social Skills” at Georgia Association for Young Children (October 2003)

 Presenter for “I Can Choose to Be a Winner: Strategies for Using Poetry to Enhance the Teaching of the Five Values” at Community of Caring National Conference (July 2003)

 Presenter for “I Can Choose to Be a Winner: Strategies and Activities for Using Poetry to Teach Character Education” at CSD 9th Annual Character Education Conference (July 2003)

 Presenter for “A Passion for Poetry: Character Education Presented Through Rhythm and Rhyme” at ASCD Annual Conference (March 2003)

 Presenter for “Conflict Prevention and Resolution: Strategies for a Peaceful Classroom” at Kutztown University (February2003)

 Featured Speaker at Closing Banquet for American Association of University Women (June 2001) Featured Speaker at “Excellence in Writing Awards Reception” for AAUW (May 2001)

 Speaker for “Resolving Conflict in Schools: Ensuring Safeness for All” at the Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society Regional Conference – St. Joseph’s University (April 2000)

 Speaker for Self-Esteem Workshop (based on authored book, I Like Being Me) presented to Gwynedd Mercy Association of Educators of Young Children (October 1999)

 Presenter on Character Education at Indian Valley Character Counts! Coalition (October 1999)

 Featured “Inspiring Woman of the Month” on www.inspiringwomen.com (Spring 1999)

 Featured Speaker with Mary Martha Whitworth at “A Happening in Early Childhood Education” at Montgomery County Community College (April 1999)

 Keynote Speaker at “Introduction to Mentoring Program for Parents and Sponsors” at William Penn School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (January 1999

 Presenter at Young Author's Celebration, Kutz Elementary, Doylestown, Pennsylvania (May 1998)  Presenter at Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Winter Workshop on “Peace Education & Conflict Resolution” (January 1997)

 In-Service Presenter for Gloucester Township New Jersey School District; East Allegheny Pennsylvania School District; Plum Borough Pennsylvania School District; NJEA; and PSEA

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AUTHOR VISITATIONS

 Bridle Path Elementary School (Lansdale, Pennsylvania February, 2012  Little Knights Preschool Lab (West Chester, Pennsylvania) October, 2010  Shady Grove Elementary School (Ambler, Pennsylvania) March, 2010  Whitehall Elementary School (Norristown, Pennsylvania) October, 2009  Colonial Elementary School (Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania) April, 2009  Royersford Elementary School (Royersford, Pennsylvania) November, 2008  Vernfield Elementary School (Souderton, Pennsylvania) October, 2008  Jarrettown Elementary School (Dresher, Pennsylvania) February, 2008  Salford Hills Elementary School (Souderton, Pennsylvania) April, 2007  Harry S. Truman Elementary School (Sayreville, New Jersey) April, 2007  St. Peters School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) 2007, 2009, 2010  Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School (Pottstown, Pennsylvania) April, 2005  West Broad Street Elementary School (Souderton, Pennsylvania) April, 2004  Knapp Elementary School (Lansdale, Pennsylvania) February, 2004  Walton Farms Elementary School (Lansdale, Pennsylvania) May, 2002  Gladwyne Elementary School (Gladwyne, Pennsylvania) May, 2002  Gwynedd Square Elementary School (Lansdale, Pennsylvania) May, 2002  St. Mary’s School (Schwenksville, Pennsylvania) April, 2002  Worcester Elementary School (Worcester, Pennsylvania) April, 2000  Woodland Elementary School (Trooper, Pennsylvania) March, 1999  Plymouth Elementary School (Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania) April, 1998  Audubon Elementary School (Audubon, Pennsylvania) April, 1996 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS and COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Member of Synagogue Choir and Social Action Committee Founder and chairperson of two community book clubs University of Pennsylvania Association of Alumnae (Board of Directors) Volunteer at Washington Elementary School, Philabundance, Career Wardrobe Member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and Philadelphia Children’s Reading Roundtable National, Pennsylvania, and Norristown Area Education Association (office, committee chairperson) Playcrafters of Skippack Community Theater (actor, director; Board of Directors) American Association of University Women (co-chairperson of Excellence in Writing project)

HONORS AND COMMENDATIONS Outstanding Achievement in Promoting Literacy Award (Delaware Valley Reading Association) “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” “Gift of Time Teacher Tribute” "Economic Education Outstanding Teacher" from Peco Energy and Economics America Certificate of Achievement, PA Dept. of Ed (Teacher Expectations Student Achievement) Commendation from the Norristown Board of School Directors: “In recognition of the honor she has brought to Norristown Area School District as a district resource to inspire empathy, confidence, and self-esteem in our students.”