Grand Island Public Schools, 123 S. Webb Road Grand Island , NE United States Keynote: How Do You Create A Strategic Reader? Over twenty-five years ago, Valerie Ellery realized that her son had a problem with reading. This very personal experience launched her journey in the quest for understanding what proficient readers do. She set out on a journey to “reach and teach” the whole child and help those like her son “believe and achieve”. Valerie will inspire us all to rise

Guest speaker for their end of the year event. Topic will be: Extreme Makeover- Eliminating Generational Sins/Patterns Holding You and Your Family Back Details Date: May 13, 2016 Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Category: Inspirational Organizer Jen Harper

It is a real blessing to have Dr. Janie Hull on staff for Creating Strategic Readers, Inc. (CSR) as the SE Regional Coordinator and Lead Staff Developer. Please contact us if you are interested in having her come to school and model in classrooms CSR techniques. Dr. Hull implemented these techniques as a Reading Coach in VA with measurable success! It’s great to have her “retired” so we can receive the blessing of her 30+ years experience. She has her Doctorate in Ed. Leaders

Speakers Dinner the night before the conference: Some of the presenters were: Patricia Polacco, Janie Hull, Diane Barone, Debbie Miller, and Valerie Ellery