
Professional Experience
Kathleen Kryza's Infinite Horizons/Presenter and Consultant: Kathleen presents and consults internationally on a variety of educational and motivational topics.
National Speaker for Bureau of Education and Research (BER)/Washington: Kathleen has presented since 1998 for this nationally renowned educational speaker's bureau. Topics include Differentiated Instruction, Inclusion, and Co-Teaching.
University of Michigan
Adjunct Professor, Special Education, 2004-current
Field Instructor, Elementary Masters, 2006-current
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Ann Arbor and Dearborn, Michigan
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Huron Valley Schools - District 1990-2004
Talent Development Coordinator, Differentiated Instruction Coordinator, Teacher Consultant
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Milford, Michigan
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American International School - Libson
Learning Specialist, 1994-1995
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Libson, Portugal
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Maxey Boys Training School
Self-contained E.I. Teacher, 1987-1990
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Whitmore Lake, Michigan
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Holly Area Schools - Middle School
English and Drama Teacher, 1985-1987
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Holly, Michigan
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Publications
- Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners: Honoring Differences and Creating Community Through Differentiating Instructional Practices, 2007
- Practical Inclusion Strategies: Maximizing Student Success in the Inclusive Classroom, Handbook for the Bureau of Education and Research, 2007
- Practical Strategies for Differentiating Instruction: Maximizing Learning in Your Classroom, Handbook for the Bureau of Education and Research, 2007
- Strengthening Students Reading and Writing of Informational Text, Handbook for the Bureau of Education and Research, 2004
- How to Cook with Your Mate…and I don’t mean in the kitchen: Recipes for Romancing. Gold Leaf Press, 1996.
- Guest Editor, Michigan Association of Learning Disabilities, 1987
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts Degree - General Special Education, 1992. Supervisory Approval.
Endorsement - Special Education-Emotionally Impaired, 1986.
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education, 1980. Minors: Literature and Language Social Studies.
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Ypsilanti, Michigan
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Oakland University
Certificate - Oakland Writing Project, 1986.
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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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Michigan State University
Certificate-ABCS Coaches Institute, 2004
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Lansing, Michigan
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Training
Eric Jensen - Brain Research
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San Antonio, Texas
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Lucy Calkins - Reading/Writing
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New York, New York
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Carol Ann Tomlinson - Differentiated Instruction
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Chicago, Illinois
New York, New York
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National Writing Project - Project Outreach
-Oakland Writing Project
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Berkley, CA
Waterford, Michigan
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