Debbie reunites with a former kindergarten student (Julie Roche Reed) who's now a teacher!		Teachers at Scarborough Elementary School in HISD (Houston) surprise Debbie with a book-signing party to celebrate her new book, Spaces & Places.
Cliff Considine of QEP Books and happy customers at our Summer Institute		Teachers from our Summer Institute enjoying their loot from Really Good Stuff
Teachers at a training in WV discuss ideas from Literacy Work Stations		HISD Principals Bill Buck and Susan Monahan with Debbie at the Summer Institute
Teachers from Iceland visit Debbie and Tom at their home		Teachers in Harlem (NYC) look at their classroom library with Debbie

Here’s what teachers are saying
about Debbie Diller and Associates:

FROM AN UPPER GRADE TEACHER:
Thank you for writing a book that actually makes practical sense in the classroom! What a relief to find a resource that I could use almost immediately after reading it. We will be starting our workstations in a few weeks and I have almost my whole team on board to use the ideas from your book, Practice with Purpose. I'm working on trying to get our district to set up a visit to help more of our teachers get on the literacy road to success!!

FROM A TEACHER VIA MY WEBSITE:
I've been hearing a lot about your literacy centers book for primary. I was debating whether or not to purchase it, and after reading the sample you have on this website, I'm hooked and running down to the book store tomorrow! THANK YOU for the opportunity to see the book before I order it!! :)

FROM A TEACHER IN NEW ENGLAND:
I LOVE your new book! It is helping me to organize for the year. I especially like that you included where you bought different items. I hope you will be in Mass, CT or RI before the year is out. I’ve heard you before but would come to see you again.

FROM A TEACHER IN MISSOURI:
I attended the Primary Conference at Tan-Tara Resort in November, and I had the privilege of attending your sessions. I can't tell you how much those sessions changed me as a teacher, even though this will only be my third year. It's August and we are still fired up about Small Groups. We talk about and refer back to your sessions and books all the time. I am so thankful for the book you wrote about Small Groups. It puts everything into perspective!

FROM A TEACHER IN CANADA:
After seeing you at the IRA conference this year, I pre-ordered your new book, Spaces & Places, and I got it today!!! It smells so good and I have been reading it all day! Thanks for the great ideas. I can't wait to get into my classroom tomorrow and get started!

FROM A TEACHER VIA MY WEBSITE:
What a wonderful gift you are to the teaching society. The literacy work station book and now your small group instruction book have been wonderful resources for me. Thanks for all you do.

FROM A TEACHER IN SOUTH CAROLINA:
Just a note to tell you that I have read your book, Literacy Work Stations, and I am sooooo inspired! I have struggled to create small groups that work. (Mostly me letting go!) At any rate, a group from my school here in SC are going to put to work all that we have learned through your book. I am reading Making the Most of Small Groups now. I am excited about the new year and a new way to teach. I have shared these books and my excitement with my administrators so they are excited too! Thanks for finally writing a book that makes sense to me and I actually believe that I can do this!

FROM A 1st GRADE TEACHER IN NEW YORK:
I am a 3rd year teacher and have been struggling with center time. I am giving literacy work stations a try this year and finally feel comfortable and ready to bring my students into independent work while I am with small groups. Thank you for your guidance!

FROM A COLLEGE STUDENT:
I found your May 1999 Reading Teacher article on “Opening the Dialogue: Using Culture as a Tool in Teaching Young African American Children” when required to find an article on cultural diversity. This article was life changing! I continue finding myself telling others about it. I am working on my Bachelors degree and plan to become a teacher soon. Thank you! You have changed my life as an African American student.

FROM A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN KENTUCKY:
This past year was my first year in an elementary room. I had spent the previous 4 years in a high school. I knew of your books and even had copies of them; however, I had not taken (found) the time to read any of them. I just finished Literacy Work Stations and immediately bought your new book, Spaces and Places. I struggled all last year with implementing stations and was unsuccessful. I not only enjoyed reading the books, but they have completely changed my entire outlook on how to establish and implement stations into my classroom.

FROM A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER IN LOUISIANA:
I just bought your literacy stations book and I am very excited about it. Thank you for the SPECIFIC ways to implement them. My goal is to never resort to dittos when I am with my guided reading groups; your literacy stations are the answers to my prayers. Also, I cannot wait for your new book on Spaces and Places- thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!

FROM A 3rd GRADE TEACHER IN TENNESSEE:
I was at your third grade workshop today and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I loved your idea about putting the different colored dots on bags of materials at literacy stations to differentiate! I will definitely use that tip next year as it will be so easy to incorporate into the things that I already do in my classroom! Best of luck with the new book! I will certainly be getting a copy.

FROM A TEACHER IN VIRGINIA:
I attended a workshop last week on literacy stations. Pam Pierce presented the info. She was amazing! Her enthusiasm and true belief in literacy stations has inspired me to incorporate them in my class this year. I look forward to implementing stations in my room.

FROM A TEACHER IN INDIANAPOLIS:
Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy Gretchen! She has worked with my school district (Warren Township) several times. I never fail to learn new things from her. She seems to know exactly where I'm coming from and how to address my needs and concerns. Not only is she informative and knowledgeable, but delightful and motivating as well. She represents you well.