Meet
MaryAnn Brittingham

Author
Inspirational Speaker
Consultant
Behavior Specialist

MaryAnn has extensive firsthand experience in working with difficult students in a variety of settings. As a special education teacher, child/family counselor, and parent/teacher educator she is a sought-after speaker and seminar leader. She focuses on practical solutions for helping students be successful in both the general education and special education classrooms. MaryAnn brings to the seminar not only her extensive knowledge of the latest behavioral strategies and techniques critical for student success, but also her practical experiences as a special education teacher for over 27 years.

MaryAnn is attuned to the realities of working with difficult students, and provides you with a high energy, inspirational seminar filled with a wealth of insights and useful ideas you can implement immediately in your own classroom. Her down to earth speaking style, entertaining stories, and concrete examples will rejuvenate and motivate you to look at your daily challenges in a different light.

She is the author of  RESPECTFUL DISCIPLINE  A Guide to Classroom Management, MOTIVATING THE UNMOTIVATED,  DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PARENTS, and SHRINKIN’ STINKIN’ THINKIN’ A Guide to Raising Self-Esteem in Children. MaryAnn is the founder and president of Brittingham Professional Development Seminars, which is dedicated to creating positive environments for children, families, schools and businesses.

M.S. Family and Child Counseling, B.S. in Elementary Education B.S. in Special Education, Teacher Emotionally Handicapped Children (Grades K-12), Adjunct Instructor at SUNY at New Paltz , Marist College in Hyde Park and SNHU in Vermont, Supervisor of student teachers, Senior trainer for Life Space Crisis Intervention, Consultant in residential and public city schools, Highest Achievement Award from the Dale Carnegie Institute for Public Speaking, Dual County Coordinator for Special Olympics Member, Council for Exceptional Children Member, National Speakers Association Member, National Council for Self-Esteem.