Debbie Silver, Ed.D. is a funny, insightful and authentic educator and author. She has dedicated her life to understanding learning and growth behavior. Through her research and public speaking, she seeks to help teachers find joy in the daily job of teaching. With a career that has included stints as a teacher, staff development instructor and university professor, she is familiar with the challenges educators face from kindergarten through college. This former Louisiana Teacher of the Year has presented to audiences in 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Africa and Asia, helping educators to interact with students on a more meaningful level. Dr. Silver’s book, Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Finding the Rhythm for Differentiated Learning has been recognized for its insights into research-based models and strategies. In her most recent book, Teaching Kids to Thrive: Essential Skills for Success, Dr. Silver and co-author Dedra Stafford illustrate how social-emotional learning can be woven into all subject areas in Grades K-12. While inspiring educators to enjoy their jobs, Dr. Silver reminds them of how important they are in the lives of children and their families. She believes that teachers need to have fun and stay in touch with their passion to make their biggest impact in the classroom.