Gregory Denman - Teach Smarter, Not Harder


	Contact Greg 1025 Big Valley Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 Phone: (719) 599-5505 gregcolo@comcast.net

	"Greg's captivating style of presenting to students of all ages, coupled with his deep understanding of the rigorous requirements of the writing assessment, was just what we needed to motivate our students to do as well as they did on the test." Dr. Millie Hamner Superintendent Summit School District, Colorado " ...both enlightening and beneficial. Teachers commented on how well Greg was able to ingratiate himself with the students, gaining both their trust and complete attention." Louis S. Schafer, Ed.S. Education Foundation Director Morgantown, Indiana "Greg's presentations in our district were energetic and insightful. Our teachers left his workshops feeling both uplifted by his ideas and supported by his practical suggestions for the classroom." Elizabeth Olsen K-4 Language Arts Curriculum Specialist Crystal Lake, Illinois "Greg can make even a Friday afternoon inservice empowering and energizing. His presentation style and modeling of research-based strategies was engaging for students as well as productive for teachers. Everyone on campus thoroughly enjoyed his time with us... writing became fun again for staff and students." Gail Hales Assistant Principal Tempe, Arizona


	Profile
	Gregory Denman is an educator, writer, speaker and children's performer from Colorado Springs, Colorado who has been an enthusiastic advocate of teachers, students and literacy throughout his career. His activities have included teaching, conducting seminars and providing inservices throughout the United States and Canada. He is particularly noted for his stimulating presentations on writing and language learning. Greg's publications include two popular language arts texts, both published by Heinemann Educational Books. learn more »

	Latest Projects & Appearances
	STRENGTHENING YOUR STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS By Teaching Smarter, Not Harder Meet Greg at a city near you for an all-day seminar sponsored by the Bureau of Education and Research. Participants receive a resource book full of writing strategies and teacher-friendly, ready-to-use classroom materials. learn more » Mastering the Math Narrative Classroom demonstrations and teacher inservices to help kids learn the critical skill of explaining their math thinking in words. learn more » Coffee Shop Poetry Residencies Treat your students to writing workshops and sessions focusing on poetry. learn more »

	Kids' Corner
	Teachers, have your class log onto Greg's Kids' Corner and read and hear two of his poems about reading and writing poetry. It is a great start to your poetry unit. And as your students begin to explore the wonderful world of poetry, you can refer to some of the publshed resource material that Greg has available. Read and hear Greg's poems »