Neurological Strategies to Increase Student Engagement, Motivation & Memory

October 15, 2009

Thursday, 7-9 pm
Marylhurst University
Free and open to the public.

Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed., will describe classroom-ready tools to help all students achieve their maximum potential by maintaining focus, increasing working memory and consolidating working memory into strong long-term goal motivation and patterning.

Dr. Willis is the author of several books including Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning; Insight from a Neurologist & Classroom Teacher; and Brain-Friendly Strategies for the Inclusion Classroom.

A consultant for professional and curriculum development, Dr. Willis is also a presenter at national and international educational conferences in the field of learning-centered brain research and classroom strategies derived from her research. With a medical degree from UCLA,

Dr. Willis practiced neurology for 15 years and then obtained her Master of Education from the University of California. She has taught in elementary, middle and graduate schools and currently teaches at Santa Barbara Middle School.

For more information, contact the Department of Education at 503.699.6250.

Presented by the Marylhurst University Department of Education.
Graduate Degree Programs in Education at Marylhurst University