Gayle Meinkes-Lumia

Gayle Meinkes-Lumia has been teaching English Language Arts at the Brentwood School District for twenty-six years. She attended the University of Buffalo for her undergraduate degree, where she specialized in English Language Arts. She holds a Masters’ degree in English Literature and Secondary Education at Hofstra University, where she also instructs secondary education students. Gayle is a master teacher who is heavily involved in student success and teacher education. Gayle was the English Language Arts Staff Developer at Brentwood for two years, where she created innovative lessons and disseminated information to faculty and students. She has taught classes at LIIPS and the Brentwood Teacher Center for twenty years, developed lectures for the Suffolk Reading Council, written articles for the “Social Studies Docket”, and has been awarded, “New York State Educator of Excellence” in 2000. Last year, she additionally was awarded, “Teacher of the Year” in Brentwood. She has two children, a high school rising senior, taking all AP level courses and a Northeastern University Honors student aspiring to be a surgeon. In her spare time, Gayle develops new courses for LIIPS, is an avid reader, and devotes the majority of her time to her children.

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Courses
Intertwining Highly Effective Conventions of Learning in One’s Classroom New Course Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Summer 2025 Dates – July 28^th-August 1^st* Course Credits- 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: Instructing all students to lead others, become independent thinkers, and take ownership in their learning is key to their success. This course will provide participants with the practices it takes to train their students to be at the top of their game including being proactive in their learning, finding their inner voice, and creating opportunities for themselves. Many tools will be provided that enable them to engage their students and direct them towards creating alternatives and goals in their lives, ones that cause them to be highly effective in all they do. A Must for all K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Habits that Boost Student Performance New Course Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Summer 2025 Dates – August 4^th-August 8^th* Course Credits- 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: High academic achievement can create more opportunities for students indefinitely. The study skills, social skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities that students learn at school will support them throughout their entire lives. This course will cover the practical and effective ways to boost students’ academic achievement, as well as the ways in which to develop students’ missions, goals, and core strategies of learning. Participants will delve into the most efficacious ways to instruct their students, including problem-based instruction, differentiated modalities, technological sources, as well as many other creative modalities. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Vocabulary a Go-Go New Course Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Summer 2025 Dates – August 11^th-August 15^th* Course Credits- 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: Mastering the art of vocabulary instruction is tantamount to student success and must entice all learners. Vocabulary knowledge is the biggest predictor of student success. Within this course, participants will comprehend how to explicitly instruct vocabulary to their students. They will learn creative modalities that spark student interest and enable them to visualize concepts and relationships. Seven principles of vocabulary instruction will be explored, as well as evidence based literary strategies for all disciplines. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Mesmerizing Classroom Discussions- Everything You Need to Know and More New Course Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Summer 2025 Dates – August 18^th-August 22nd* Course Credits- 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: Fostering deep and engaging classroom discussions is essential for promoting critical thinking and student engagement. Too often, classroom discussions tend to be blasé. This course will instruct participants on the tricks to tantalizing their learners. Teaching tools include effective communication and discourse, Socratic Seminars, innovative role-play, friends without pens, fishbowl, and many more! A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Effective Classroom Management & Student Engagement New Course Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Summer 2025 Dates – August 25th- August 29^th* Course Credits – 3 credits/45 Hours Course Description: Having the means to successfully maintain a positive classroom environment teeming with intrinsic motivation, enthusiastic students, minimal disruptions, and impactful lessons can be achievable via this new course. Participants will be able to identify the modalities in which students learn most efficiently – differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, guided research. Participants will be equipped perfectly and learn to manage and create optimum learning environments. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
10 Amazing Anchor Charts for Student Success Fall 2025 – September 15,16,17,18,19, 22, 23, 24,25,26 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com As teachers know well, the onset of the school year can be extremely challenging for our students. Finding ways to initially connect with them is tantamount to their success. This course will broaden students’ perspectives and serve as a reference point for them, helping them recall and apply what they’ve learned. A wealth of anchor charts will be covered including reading, writing, math, science, interactive, classroom management, and many more. Teachers will be aware of the multitude of uses for the charts and will readily be able to adapt them to their respective classrooms. **A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
10 Incredible Ways to Empower At-Risk Students Fall 2025 – October 6,7,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Many students arrive at school downtrodden and enmeshed in adverse situations. They seek guidance and the profound impact of committed educators who can make a difference in their lives. This course will embolden educators with ways to embrace strategies that are proven to instill active mindfulness, provide students with tools to manage their emotions, build resilience, and empower their lives. In the end, teachers will be fully equipped with insights into addressing the needs of their students and tackling challenges head on. **A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
10 Ways to Elevate Your Class Instruction to the Next Level Fall 2025 – October 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Maximizing student instruction is the key to meeting the diverse needs of our learners. This course will streamline teachers’ planning and sharpen their skills for instructing their students. The areas of vocabulary, differentiation, flexible groupwork, PBL, reading fluency, and hands-on activities will be addressed. Teachers will be able to inspire their learners and spark student interest in every discipline. A wealth of scholarly articles will be addressed as well as a barrage of ideas for student interaction. *A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Harnessing Student Energy: Creating a Roadmap for Productivity Fall 2025 – November 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Our students come to us with a plethora of energy each day. Unlocking the ways in which to convert this restlessness into productive learning is essential. This course will instruct educators on how to tame students’ fervor and channel their energies into something of substance. Topics of discussion include movement-based learning, maintaining structure, brain breaks, mindfulness exercises, communication, digital platforms, recharging students’ batteries, gamifying material, warm-up exercises, and weaving learning into everyday routines. *A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Examining Differences in Brain Function- Guiding the Neurodivergent Children in Our Classroom Winter 2025 – December 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com There is no single, correct way for a child’s brain to function. All individuals process information in diverse ways. Someone who is neurotypical develops brain functions, like social and organizational skills at similar rates as others their age. Neurodivergent individuals process information in ways that are not typical for their age, simply meaning that the brain works differently than what is considered typical. About 15% to 20% of the world’s population shows signs of neurodivergence. It is the educator’s responsibility to instruct all individuals in their classes with care and with sensitivity. This course will enable educators to have an awareness of the symptoms of neurodivergence and subsequently find the modalities that make all students successful. Topics covered include anxiety, sensitivity, managing positive outcomes, and problem solving. *A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here

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