Testimonials
“Barbara Gottlieb provided professional development to our school from September, 2003 to June, 2005. As the school based teacher leader, Mrs. Gottlieb and I worked closely as she planned and prepared professional development based on the needs of the school. Mrs. Gottlieb was invaluable! She has a wealth of knowledge and an ability to support the needs of the staff and enhance their growth and development. She is definitely an expert and transfers that expertise when working with teachers as a trainer, model, coach, and leader.”
-Annette
School District Literacy Leader
“This is a happy day! I have just read my book, Guided Reading Guides Readers, by Gottlieb and Borten for the 2nd time. I have tabbed my pages and placed it carefully in the "often referenced" section of my professional books library. I apologize that I've just gotten around to sending my review of the book today because I thought my "Coach" was gone for good...
On the day you handed me this great resource, I sat and read through it. I was sharing the contents with a grade partner when another teacher asked if she could borrow the book untill the end of the day. I obliged. Unfortunately, she misplaced the book and only found it Wednesday, while closing out her classroom for the end of the school year. Needless to say, I was more than just relieved.
What a well written, teacher friendly text! With clarity, it highlights best practices for teaching guided reading -- simply, directly and intelligently.
Thank you so much for sharing Guided Reading Guides Readers with me. I have always learned so much from you. I truly hope that you have the opportunity to write more, Barbara. You're absolutely one of the most valuable players.”
-Lisa
“Mrs. Gottlieb has over thirty years in the field of education. She is a dynamic presenter. Her presentation will leave you spellbound. You will leave her presentation with a wealth of information to apply in your classroom and/or working with your own children at home.
Realistic, down to earth, and enthusiastic, Mrs. Gottlieb has collected her workable reading strategies from being a "foot soldier" in the field of education. Highly recommended for those that want their students to attain reading mastery.”
-Lynn
School Administrator
“I'm delighted to write this letter on behalf of Barbara Gottlieb. When I took a teaching position at Overbrook, I was ill-prepared for the challenges of teaching literacy to first grade students. Through Barbara's Professional Development, I acquired many of the necessary skills to become the teacher that I am today.
Barbara's content knowledge is broad, and she communicates in a way that is easy to understand.
She's highly regarded by the staff at Overbrook Elementary School. Even the most veteran teachers have benefitted from her training.
Barbara's a positive, encouraging, patient, and compassionate person. Any organization would be lucky to have her on the staff!”
-Tammy
Primary Teacher
