Are you contemplating signing up for Suzy Red's workshops or purchasing some of her Kids' Wings materials? Using award-winning literature to teach reading not only builds avid readers but also improves your standardized test scores!

Here is an actual letter from one astounding teacher:

Dear Suzy,

We're a 1A school, and I' m responsible for all 3 grade levels of reading TAKS testing (lucky me!) However, I'm fortunate enough to have a fabulous administration that believes in letting "teachers teach!" I've been there for 3 years and when I first started teaching there, our librarian introduced me to your award winning literature workshops. It changed my way of teaching! I was never one for the basal reading text, but I had trouble trying to figure out what literature to actually use with my students, especially my 6th graders! Well, let me tell you, I struggle no more! My kids absolutely LOVE the books I bring into the classroom; motivation is NEVER an issue! And...to top it all off, our TAKS scores are EXCELLENT!

This year, (now remember I started this year's sixth graders when they were fourth graders so it is my third year with them) and their results were astonishing....24/28 of my students were commended on the reading portion; of course, 100% passed; in fifth grade: 10/19 students were commended; 100% passed and finally my fourth graders had 9/20 commended with 100% passing...this trend is not new...it seems as though my sixth graders for the last couple of years earn the best scores on TAKS, and I truly believe it is due to the fact that I use your Kids' Wings curriculum. My students (even my playground football fanatic boys) love reading and often ask, "How do you know which books to use Mrs. Ehlers?" :-)

I just had to email you and thank you again for your wisdom, courage and ALL the work you do for teachers everywhere...you are truly a treasure and are greatly appreciated by all of us in Falls City, Texas! Thank you again, and we'll see you next summer!

Sincerely,
Charnel Ehlers, Falls City, Texas
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Other 2007 -2008 Feedback:

I just wanted you to know how appreciative I am to have been exposed to your lessons – especially the music. My students love reader’s theatres and it really helps spark interest in literature. Thank you again for making me a better educator with all your zappy, zany, and zealous teaching tools and techniques. I love to sing and be silly and children memorize things so well when its set to any rhythm. Your educational songs are fun and catchy so teaching is entertaining and easy. I love your ideas, inspiration and energy. It is a wave of happiness (with knowledge) that ebbs its way to many others through sharing. Hopefully my students will return to me and say “I remember the funny Suzy Red song you taught me when……”
Monique Dominguez
HP Miles Intermediate, Bellmead TX
Monique.Dominguez@lavegaisd.org

"Suzy Red gets better and better every year. This year the songs with Ted Newman are awesome. Suzy is the splash that creates positive ripples in your literature class or library." Susan Brisbay, Friendswood ISD

Thanks for the CD that goes with our book! I loved the workshop!!

I am looking forward to using the activites and reading these great books.

Was great, with wonderful ideas!

Enjoyed the whole workshop. The music and the games and the info about the books was just great! Thanks so much!

Very enjoyable day with many practical ideas. Thank you.

I loved what I heard today! Thanks for getting us excited about next year. I can use the information for any GT students that I have, and some of the material with my second graders. I am hoping that you can come back & do a presentation for the 1-3 grades that you spoke of! God Bless you in your journeys!

Suzy was amazing once again! Very useful information. Thanks!!!

This workshop was super. I highly recommend to all LA teachers.

The workshop was great. I truly enjoyed hearing Suzy talk about books with such enthusiasm. The workshop was well worth my time. Thanks Debbie for bringing her to CISD.

Suzy Red is so awesome. I wish every workshop I attended would be this much fun. Thanks for bringing her back to Canyon!!

Suzy is great! I will always attend her workshops! Thanks!

I always enjoy hearing Suzy Red. Her enthusiasm is contagious! I am amazed at her ability to come up with so many activities for our kids. She is amazing!

I thought this was an excellent class and she obviously cares deeply about the students and making sure they understand and like literature.

Always the best.

Suzy Red is one of the best workshops I have attended for reading. I attended her workshop last year and feel as though I benefitted greatly from both.

A wonderful day as always with her. The time goes by quickly.

This is the best staff development. training I've ever been to!

I'm rippled! Thanks for a great 2 days! You never cease to amaze me with your workshops. I can't wait to start reading the books; this is my summer goal so I can be ready for my students when school begins in August--I have big plans this year with all 20 of them thanks to you (yea!). Julie Cypert, Sweetwater