Tap Dancing to Work: How A Small Group of Teachers Can Conquer the Common Core
Dr. Michael White is a licensed pediatric psychologist. He is also the Director of Educational Consulting Services, an educational consulting corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio.  His web-based teacher resource, Learning Connection Online, was the National Staff Development Council's "Technology of the Year" award winner for 2003. Lincoln Heights, an elementary school in his district was selected as one of the top twelve schools in the country by the National Staff Development Council that same year.  Bonnie Grimm is currently a national consultant.  Bonnie’s varied experiences in education include preschool curriculum and instruction, middle school and high school regular education and special education at the elementary level in both private and public school settings. Lindsey Young is an elementary school instructional coach in the Princeton City School District.  Prior to becoming an instructional coach, Lindsey has taught grades 1 through 6 as a gifted intervention specialist, advanced math teacher, and self-contained general education teacher.  Lindsey has been recognized as a leader in education and has received numerous awards including winning the C3 Outstanding Cincinnati Teacher Award in 2006 and being a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in 2008.   Robert Stark has worked in the field of education for 34 years.  Dr. Stark has worked in both public and parochial settings as a school psychologist and special services administrator, supporting services to children from preschool through post-secondary levels.  He has a strong commitment to the development and provision of programs to children who encounter learning difficulties.  Dr. Stark has also served as an adjunct instructor in the graduate education program at Xavier University for over 16 years.