Authors and Consultants

Rita F. Pierson, Ed.D. of Houston, Texas, has been a professional educator since 1972. As an educator, she has served in numerous roles, including elementary regular and special education teacher, junior high school teacher, counselor, assistant principal, director, testing coordinator, and consultant. In addition, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Rita also developed and implemented a school/community involvement program for a large urban elementary school, as well as organized and trained an in-school crisis team for students in need of immediate intervention. An experienced consultant, Rita has presented numerous workshops for aha! Process, Inc. since 1997.

Testimonials:
A Framework for Understanding Poverty

Eureka, MO says:
"Great presenter! She kept the audience involved, interested, and entertained."

"Thank you, Dr. Pierson. This was a very interesting and educational workshop. You presented information in an interesting format, and I feel I can easily incorporate these strategies into my classroom."

"I felt that I can apply these strategies to all children—not just those in poverty. Also, my husband works with people in poverty, and I'm sharing these ideas with him. Excellent presenter. You really kept us involved and motivated."

"I plan to use these strategies to help increase student achievement. This was fantastic! I wish building principals had to take this workshop."

Waco, TX says:
"In 15 years of classes, this was by far the most entertaining, most useful, and most interesting class I've ever had. It was very beneficial."
Rita F. Pierson, Ed.D.
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