Learn how to apply the six traits of writing
from an author who uses them everyday.

I visit many elementary schools throughout the year.
I also speak at literary festivals, young authors programs,
and conferences for educators, librarians, and writers.

American Association of School Librarians
Arkansas Reading Association
Bill Martin Jr. Memorial Symposium
Dallas Council of the International Reading Association
Dallas Historical Society
Florida Reading Association
Greater Dallas Writer's Association
International Reading Association, Southwest Regional Conference
Lutheran Educators Conference
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Council of Teachers of English
Northeast Texas Writer's Organization
Reading Recovery Early Literacy Institute
Richardson ISD Literary Festival
Rose F. Spicola Forum in Reading
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Staff Development for Educators National First Grade Teachers Conference
Staff Development for Educators Texas First Grade Teachers Conference
Staff Development for Educators Texas Fourth Grade Teachers Conference
Staff Development for Educators Texas Kindergarten Teachers Conference
Star-Lit: A Children's Literary Festival
Texas Book Festival
Texas Council of Teachers of English
Texas Poetry Festival
Texas State Reading Association
Whole Language Umbrella
Writers Roundtable Conference
Young Authors
Young Writers Workshop