School TalksLinda Tagliaferro is available to speak to your students, teachers, parents or other groups of children and adults. Please contact her for more information at Linda5997@ From pre-K to middle schools and high schools, author Linda Tagliaferro presents entertaining,educational lessons on subjects ranging from animals like polar bears. ants and bees to the challenging ethical issues of genetic engineering and cloning, and the ecology of the Galapagos Islands. Linda's background in art helps her to integrate fun, educational activities into learning about subjects like science. Lisa Lloyd, third grade teacher at P.S. 98 in Manhattan, comments: "In Linda's presence, my students were focused and attentive. She presented a lesson on how to draw a polar bear that enabled each child to create a successful piece of artwork that we turned into a bulletin board. The polar bear theme allowed for activities to be integrated throughout the curriculum." Whether helping children to write and illustrate their own books or setting up friendly debates, or explaining the publishing process, Linda will customize her programs to meet your current curriculum needs. Linda Tagliaferro has spoken at the New York Hall of Science, Liberty Science Center in New Jersey, and many schools, libraries, book stores and other venues. She has been interviewed on radio stations including WBAI, WNYC and Fox Sports Radio. Linda has appeared on television stations including CNBC and cable channels. Cathleen Lyons, Manager of Public Programs for Liberty Science Center, New Jersey had this to say: "Linda's ability to introduce a complex issue with ease and an appropriate amount of depth is inspiring. Her lecture was informative, insightful and thought-provoking." Third grade teacher Marjorie Greenblum comments: "Linda's visit was truly an adventure and a very meaningful experience for my class." |
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