WHAT YOUR COLLEAGUES SAY
ABOUT MARGO'S TRAINING

Testimonials

From Classroom, Title 1
and Special Education Teachers 

Margo is fabulous. Her seminar is chock full of teacher-friendly activities. I now feel like I have a toolbox of valuable materials to take back to class.
Susan Frisch, Reading Support – Title 1

Excellent strategies presented and modeled which can be utilized in the multilevel classroom. Presenter is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Ideas are practical!
Nancy Kath, 2nd Grade Teacher

This is the best seminar I’ve ever attended. It is fun, interesting and extremely useful. I’ll use some of the strategies tomorrow!
Majorie Rhine, 2nd Grade Teacher

Ms. Southall is excellent. Her delivery is fantastic. I am very excited about going back and implementing what I have learned.
Stephanie DeCort, 1st Grade Teacher

Margo provides many quick, wonderful, engaging activities. The best thing is that I can use many of them tomorrow when I go back to class.
Terri Dombroskie, Special Education Teacher

From Reading Specialists & Literacy Coaches

Margo is extremely knowledgeable about her subject matter. She presents numerous practical ideas and activities. Both her resource handbook and her presentations are well planned and organized.
Marie Leahy, Reading Specialist

What a fabulous seminar. I have learned so much and cannot wait to implement what we were taught.
Stacey Paul, Reading Specialist

Good, clear activities that can be used right away with teachers.
Lynne McGhee, Literacy Coach

A great balance of new ideas/teaching strategies and how to share them with your staff. Covered ‘the why’, ‘the what’ and ‘the how’ of everything she presents.
Ros Krajewski, Reading Specialist

As my role as reading specialist continues to change, I appreciate the wealth of information on how to and what to use in coaching the literacy teachers on my campus.
Cheryl Kelley, 5th/6th Grade Reading Specialist

From Administrators

Margo Southall was an excellent presenter. Her knowledge and delivery were exemplary. The resource handbook contained a plethora of practical strategies that could easily be implemented. Also, she added spice through her subtle humor. Without a doubt, Margo Southall’s presentation will make all participants reflect upon and extend their current practices.
Shirley Allen, Supervisor of Instruction

Thank you for all of the great ideas. It is so great to attend a workshop and get information from someone who is so knowledgeable about reading.
Muriel B., Assistant Principal

Margo is an excellent presenter. She is a clear communicator. All of her suggested ideas and activities were practical. The organization of her material was easy to follow. No wasted time.
Vikki Wismer, Principal

Margo's seminar covers all the key components of an effective literacy coach and literacy program. I especially appreciate the time and attention dedicated to developing relationships for optimal coaching success.
Dr. Peggy Kaufman, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

With years of experience as a classroom teacher, special education resource teacher, reading specialist and literacy coach to guide her, Margo now enjoys her role as an educational consultant with school districts across the United States and Canada. Margo's books and training are designed to support teachers in developing highly effective, differentiated literacy programs.