Diversity is U & Me (high school survival guide)
"At my school we...are reading...about your life and you talk about our future. I am really happy to be learning about you and your accomplishments; what you have accomplished makes me want to do the best I can do in school, life, and my future...I just wanted to let you know that I am truly impressed and inspired by what you've said in this book...you have said things in your book that most parents and/or adults don't even remember or understand; it's like you still know how hard it is to be a kid/teen. And with other things that are going on these days you even understand more...You taught me and my classmates the meaning of enjoying what I have right now before it all passes you by; but [to] be careful of [our] decisions"--M. Mercado, Native American, 13-year-old student, Chandler, AZ
"Skyline has been really happy to present this author's views in our school. She speaks the language that students need to hear and in the way they want to listen."--R. Owens, M.Ed., Superintendent, Skyline Schools, AZ
"I believe the information provided in this book to be of value for every student and teacher of any ethnicity or demographic. At a time when our schools are suffering increases in truancy and dropout rates, this book offers a much needed resource to assist students...it is sincere and bolsters positive outlooks and behaviors."--Rep. Ben Miranda, AZ House of Representatives
"Our students and teachers alike enjoy reading and studying this book!"--Sister Martha Carpenter, St. Peter Indian Mission School, AZ
"Skyline has been really happy to present this author's views in our school. She speaks the language that students need to hear and in the way they want to listen."--R. Owens, M.Ed., Superintendent, Skyline Schools, AZ
"I believe the information provided in this book to be of value for every student and teacher of any ethnicity or demographic. At a time when our schools are suffering increases in truancy and dropout rates, this book offers a much needed resource to assist students...it is sincere and bolsters positive outlooks and behaviors."--Rep. Ben Miranda, AZ House of Representatives
"Our students and teachers alike enjoy reading and studying this book!"--Sister Martha Carpenter, St. Peter Indian Mission School, AZ
Diversity Teacher (survival guide for teaching in a diverse classroom)
"Dr. Girard brings wonderful classroom experiences, scholarly insights, and witticisms to bear for educators and others concerned with how we can address diversity while improving teaching and learning. Student-centered, practical with lots of how-to tips, and sensitive to ways of how we can engage each other in collaborative and not divisive ways, Diversity Teacher is a must read for new and seasoned teachers. Buckle in and get ready for a quite the ride, as Dr. Girard combines deep insights about our differences in ways that make us all human, pointing toward how teaching and learning can be remarkable and relevant for each of us."--Dr. Randy Heinrich, Assistant Professor, Argosy University
"This book is timely, and one that would benefit parents and teachers alike! I have a lot of Spanish speaking parents in my workshop who would love to do these kinds of activities at home with their kids."--Shannon O'Brien, Program Director, Children's Resources, Inc.
"This book is timely, and one that would benefit parents and teachers alike! I have a lot of Spanish speaking parents in my workshop who would love to do these kinds of activities at home with their kids."--Shannon O'Brien, Program Director, Children's Resources, Inc.
Teacher mentor/presenter
A single one-one-one session with Dr. Girard changed my life! I now have more time to get things done and to spend with my family. This took away the anxiety that I felt every day, so my classroom is no longer a war zone! The dark cloud has been lifted and my students and I are more motivated, energetic, positive, and productive than ever! This lady is a godsend! Thank you, Dr. Ness!--Rosemary Kendrick, 5th grade teacher, New Orleans
I rave about Dr. Girard to anyone who will listen! I will incorporate her book and her talent as a presenter in my school. I wish I had such a book available to me when I was growing up; it would have made a world of difference!--Jacqueline Eugenia Jackson, Owner/CEO, Johnnie Ruth's Bows & Arrows School of Etiquette & Business, LLC, Phx., AZ
I rave about Dr. Girard to anyone who will listen! I will incorporate her book and her talent as a presenter in my school. I wish I had such a book available to me when I was growing up; it would have made a world of difference!--Jacqueline Eugenia Jackson, Owner/CEO, Johnnie Ruth's Bows & Arrows School of Etiquette & Business, LLC, Phx., AZ