Penny Jadwin
For Penny Jadwin, a problem does not exist for which there is no solution. A teacher for 18 years, a professional staff developer, an educational consultant, a learning styles presenter, and a coach, Penny is a lively, hands-on presenter who tackles issues head on and makes things happen.
Penny’s focus is on how people prefer to learn and work, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. Working with challenged students, Penny has not only succeeded in guiding them to read and excel, but she has also taken from them lifelong lessons for herself.
With substantial experience in the Florida region, Penny has also spanned the globe to teach students in Germany. She has coached managers and educators in numerous school districts nationwide. She authored and implemented numerous reading excellence grants to aid students, teachers, and school districts in improving the quality of their education.
Sharing her experiences, her knowledge, and her talents in ways that provide tools for others, Penny is creative, intelligent, and organized. Her presentations are filled with lively activities and classroom techniques that participants can use immediately and effectively. Always a teacher, always a creative problem-solver, Penny listens with her heart and expresses with the passion she feels for others.
What people are saying about Penny Jadwin
"It isn't often that I sit and listen to a presentation and write ferociously to capture the ideas and really engage in the thoughts information being presented. I've taught 29 years, so I have a lot of background in sitting and listening! I enjoyed getting to speak with you afterward and appreciate your invitation to email you and have you send materials on the Kaleidoscope Profile and differentiated instruction. I really value the information I learned about differentiated instruction and learning styles. I had heard terms like differentiated instruction and learning style, but never really understood what they were and what value it could add to my teaching and students ability to learn. I teach band, but I have known for years that my kids had different needs and ways to learn. Now I can refine and narrow down the information for them. This format will enable me to be a much better teacher and hopefully help my students learn. I can't wait to share it with my colleagues!"
— Laura Genemans, Band Instructor, Hyre Middle School, Akron, OH
"I heard Penny speak at a conference where it was obvious that her engaging style motivated a room full of educators. Being impressed with her ability to expertly convey a literacy theme, I requested her as the main speaker at our professional development seminar. She provided the foundation for our campus-wide literacy focus that continues to be embraced for the benefit of our Career and Technical Education students."
— Marie Ariola, Principal Career & Technical Education Syracuse, NY
"It's not just her deep subject knowledge, but also her energetic personality and inimitable style that Penny brings to the classroom. The learning environment is alive when she's the facilitator."
— Ruth Wassather
"Penny's charm and charisma keep the interest high in her professional-development sessions. Participants always come away with far greater skills and benefits that hit the mark for addressing their needs."
— Neal Meadows, President, Florida Association for Staff Development