Mark Benn earned his B.S. from Western Michigan University and his Elementary Certification from Northern Michigan University.  He is a 20 year teaching veteran of 5th and 6th grade students at Inland Lakes Middle School in Indian River, MI.  He is currently working on Masters of Integration of Technology from Walden University. 

Prior to teaching, Mark spent 11 years as Department Manager for Sears, Roebuck and Co. dealing with emerging technologies.  He has been married to his wife Bonnietta for 32 years with one daughter and two sons.  In the summers, Mark works for Mackinac State Historic Parks in the as a historical interpreter.

Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Active Learning Leads to Technology Use
Handheld Integration - A Look at the Future in the Present
Communication Today
Communication is Changing
Computer Literacy Terms (part 1)
Computer Literacy Terms (part 2)

Munir Moosa Sewani is one of the most famous, prominent and creative names in the field of Education in the past 8 years.  He is a Master Trainer In Special Education, Post Graduate Teacher Educator, and a Teacher.  He is a Freelance Writer and Photographer, in addition to his role as a featured writer for StarTeaching's newsletter over the past year. He is an author of the famous self-published storybook for children titled, "The MORAL STORIES FOR CHILDREN," and has also written a Biology course book for Secondary Classes. He has written more than 30 articles internationally on many websites and numerous newsletters dealing with social, health, educational, and cultural issues, which are internationally recognized and published in most of the famous world- wide websites, magazines and newspapers.

He is also a social worker, private tutor, career counselor, musician, lyrics writer and has many multi- dimensional talents.

His future plan is to write dozens of informative books and articles and to work in the education field and the media, in order to develop the sense of understanding many dimensions of life through his creativity.

You can contact Munir Moosa Sewani at: munirmoosa@yahoo.com

Duties of a Responsible Teacher
The Importance of Career Planning
Effective Interview Skills

Voice of Exceptional People (part 1)
Voice of Exceptional People (part 2)
Teaching As A Career
Analyzing the Lack of Educational Motivation in Students

She has published an educational book for elementary school-aged children using high frequency sight words, and is in the process of publishing an entire set that goes with that book.   She has also written a math tale that teaches customary units of measurement to elementary school-aged children in an entertaining storybook tale.   You can  contact Mary Ann at: mgrazi@wowway.com

What is Homelessness?
The Call For Smaller Class Sizes
The Effective Teacher
Problem Solving Worksheet and Guide

Michael Kett, a physical therapist for more than 25 years, is an educator, motivator, and author. His two published books, Applied Magic and Houdini in the Classroom, explore two unique magic applications. Applied Magic demonstrates how to use magic as a therapeutic tool and Houdini in the Classroom shows teachers how to use magic to develop creative thinking, writing skills, verbal communication and self-esteem.

Be sure to check out Michael's website, Houdini in the Classroom

http://www.teacher-magic.com

Past Articles from Michael:

The Untold Secret to Creating a Fun Learning Environment
Peanut Butter and Jelly vs. Magic
Using Magic to Develop Public Speaking Skills and Creative Thinking

We are proud to offer Michael's two books.  Simply click the links to each (affiliated with Amazon) for more information or to purchase.

Michael also has an excellent offer to teachers on his website.  
Purchase the illustrated 124 page e-book version of Houdini In the Classroom... and you will receive 3 additional bonuses valued at $45! 
(including a CD-ROM demonstrating the tricks)

Click on his website for details!

Dr. Manute holds multiple degrees in several educational fields. He has taught in both stateside and international school communities.  He has extensive experience (25 years) in school administration.  He also has worked at the university level, supervising teacher interns and teaching undergraduate courses.
  

Preparing for your Student Teaching Experience (part 1)
Preparing for your Student Teaching Experience (part 2)
Working with a Mentor (part 3)

Finding That First Job (part 1)
Where to Find that First Job (part 2)