Linda Jordan

Linda Jordan – Master HET Consultant

Educator for 30 years
Highly Effective Teaching Consultant since 1994
Credentials: BA, MA, PhD

Highly Effective Teaching (HET) field Consultants are experienced Master Educators and inspiring presenters who began their work with the Center for Effective Learning (formerly Susan Kovalik & Associates, Inc.) when they implemented the HET Model (previously ITI) in their own classrooms. Each has sought extended and deep understanding of the neuroscience of learning by attending multiple HET training events as well as outside trainings. They enjoy working nationally with educators and their students. Having participated in coaching, each weave their own unique areas of expertise into the model. HET consultants are committed to lifelong learning and to the success of the schools with which they work. Our 35 years of experience allows us to assist each client with customizing and offering guidance for the most beneficial training sequence at each site.

Expertise & Specialty Areas

Elementary Education: preK-6
Secondary Education: 7-12
Post Graduate Studies: College
Bodybrain-Compatible Teaching and Learning
Neuroscience 101
Leadership Training
Administrative Coaching
Service Learning
Conceptual Curriculum embedded with State Standards
Movement to Enhance Learning
Multiple Intelligences
Collaborative Structures
Strategic Plan Development
Character Education using Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS
Instructional Strategies
Establishing a Class Culture
Assessment
Customized coaching/mentoring

Often described as "a teacher's teacher," Linda Jordan brings great enthusiasm, competence, and common sense to her work. Her firsthand experiences implementing the Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model convinced her of the importance of acting on insights from the brain research to boost student achievement. A master presenter, Linda engages adult learners with her sincere and credible style. She works to help schools across the country implement HET while also contributing to the next generation of educators as Associate Professor of Education at Hope College, Michigan, where she teaches Educational Psychology, Classroom Management and Curriculum and Methods for Science, Math and Social Studies. She also is a part of the founding team, which established the Midwest Brain and Learning Institute at Hope College as well as the creator and instructor for an on-line certification in Advanced Learning.

Linda's training and experience prepare her to provide valuable information and advice on a variety of aspects of school improvement. She holds both the BA and MA degrees in education and is a doctorial candidate at Michigan State University. Linda has served as a teacher of kindergarten through college during her career. She has extended her participation beyond the classroom level as a member of school and district groups that include leadership council, school improvement team, child study team, and the district vision planning team. She helped to write successful grant proposals and is a popular presenter at state and national conferences. In 2007, Linda co-created the Highly Effective Teaching Certification process that develops school on-site leaders. Linda served as curriculum coordinator for the proposed National Plus School project in Jakarta, Indonesia. Because of her many accomplishments, she was recognized in "Who's Who Among American Teachers" and received the National Points of Light Foundation Award for Service Learning. Linda is a contributor to Service Learning Flagship newsletter and contributing author to Finding Our Way: Reforming Teacher Education in the Liberal Arts Setting.