Dr. Debbie Silver is an award-winning educator, 30 year veteran of the classroom, staff development instructor, and university professor. Her numerous recognitions include being named the Louisiana State Teacher of the Year. She has been privileged to teach on almost every grade level.

Dr. Silver has authored numerous educational journals and delivered conference keynotes in 49 states, Canada, Europe, and Asia. She has been a featured teacher for the PBS OnLine Teacher Chat and for KDS Knowledge Delivery Systems.

Debbie Silver's book, Drumming to the Beat of Different Marchers: Finding the Rhythm for Teaching Differentiated Learning, was recently updated and re-released by Incentive Publications. Songs she co-wrote with Monte Selby are featured on his CD's.

She is married to Dr. Lawrence Silver, and together they are the proud parents of five sons.

Through story-telling and humor, Dr. Silver consistently encourages attendees to remember the powerful impact delivered by educators into the lives of students. With the use of research-based theory, poignant stories, and hilarious characterizations, her goal is to connect with the souls of all who are involved in education.