Laurie Westphal

As a published author, I take copyrights pretty seriously - I look at each book as a labor of both love and creativity; when others take my words, call them their own and sell them, I can't help but take this personally. I was just notified that this was happening to my works here on TpT and I am still reeling that this really is the case. My publisher is cracking down on these infringements and if you have come to my page because I have left you a comment or message about copyright infringement, just know that claiming and selling my work as your own is just not cool. Use my ideas and run with them as a starting point for making your own menus, create your own ideas from scratch even, but selling mine is just not right. I will get off my soapbox now. ................... Feel free to contact me: Laurie@giftecconsultant.com

My teaching style is interactive, student centered and Socratic in nature. You would often hear students saying "Wow, I never knew I knew that!" I am the author of the Differentiating Instruction with Menus series. I am more than happy to create menus "on demand." Just send me a message!

1. Westphal, L. (2018). Educator’s quick guide to differentiating instruction. Austin: Prufrock Press. 2. Westphal, L. (2017). Differentiating instruction with menus: Grades 6 - 8 science; math; language arts; social studies (2nd eds.). Austin: Prufrock Press. 3. Westphal, L. (2016). Differentiating instruction with menus: Grades 3 - 6 science; math; language arts, social studies (2nd eds.). Austin: Prufrock Press. 4. Westphal, L. (2014). Literature for all learners: Grades 9 – 12; 6 – 8; 3 - 5. Austin: Prufrock Press. 5. Westphal, L. (2013). The importance of instructional choice in the gifted classroom. Tempo, 3(34), 28-31. 6. Westphal, L. (2013). Differentiating instruction with menus: High school algebra I / II; biology. Austin: Prufrock Press. 7. Westphal, L. (2013). Differentiating instruction with menus in the inclusive classroom: 9 – 12; 6 – 9; K – 2; science; math; language arts; social studies. Austin: Prufrock Press. 8. Westphal, L. (2011). Ready to use differentiation strategies: Grades 6 – 8; 3 – 5. Austin: Prufrock Press. 9. Westphal, L. (2010). Differentiating instruction with menus: Grades K - 2 science; math; language arts, social studies. Austin: Prufrock Press. 10. Westphal, L. (2009). Science dictionary for kids. Austin: Prufrock Press. 11. Westphal, L. (2009). Differentiating instruction with menus: Middle school science; math, language arts, social studies (2nd eds.). Austin: Prufrock Press. 12. Westphal, L. (2007). Hands-on physical science. Austin: Prufrock Press. 13. Westphal, L. (2007). Differentiating instruction with menus: Grades 3 - 6 science; math; language arts, social studies). Austin: Prufrock Press

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A & M (College Station, Texas) Master's Degree in Adult Education from Jones International University (Centennial, Colorado) Framingham State University (Framingham, Massachusetts), Graduate Work in Educational Leadership Bachelors of Arts: Double Major: Spanish and Group Science with an emphasis in Chemistry from Grand Valley State University (Allendale, Michigan)

After working in the classroom for over 13 years, I am now working with teachers, providing staff development. I also still work with children through a thriving tutoring business in which I see 20 - 25 students aged 10 through 18 on a weekly basis. I support infringement free products by using public domain/commercial approved graphics and original ideas.