Pernille’s work is centered in the needs and wants of children and the notion that our educational system is set up to silence many of them, but that it doesn’t have to be that way.  Throughout our practice and decisionmaking we can co-create learning spaces that not only respect and honor each child, but also help create opportunities that go beyond our schools. 

She is a current classroom teacher teaching 7th grade English, as well as a literacy coach that works with schools all over the world, author of four professional development books and someone who invites others into on-going conversations around the globe about books, reading/writing identity,  classroom literacy, and engaged and empowered students and learning communities.  She also founded The Global Read Aloud, a free global literacy initiative with a simple goal: one book to connect the world. Currently, over 1 million students across 85 different countries participate every year, with thousands more joining each year. 

Her work in fostering classroom connection, community, and engagement has received multiple national-level awards and been featured by The New York Times,The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Literacy Today, Educational Leadership, and School Library Journal.

Areas of Expertise Include:

• Co-creating sustainable literacy communities centering on individual reading and writing identity and exploration.
• Co-creating and supporting personalized learning environments for staff and students.
• Student engagement and empowerment.
• Global collaboration through technology infusion.
• Inquiry-based explorations and teaching.

Modes of Collaboration:

• Workshops for school districts, as well as in-service PD days, virtual or in-person.
• Keynotes for conferences, as well as featured presentations and workshops.
• Virtual literacy coaching to supplement support in-district.
• Virtual or in-person workshops and webinars, either continuous or one time events.
• Individual mentoring and coaching, accessible through Patreon.

For inquiries and quotes for schools or districts, organization based, conferences, or individualized training, please contact psripp@gmail.com.

For individual coaching and collaboration or brainstorming, please submit inquiries by joining my Patreon.

Frequently Requested Sessions

All of these can be adapted to to fit your specific needs whether it be a coaching collaboration, keynote, or a work-shop, both live or virtually.

Passionate Learners: Together we Thrive

Would you want to be a student in your own learning environment? In this keynote, based on the book Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students, 7th-grade teacher Pernille Ripp will help both novice and seasoned educators co-create a positive, interactive learning environment where students drive their own academic achievement by honoring the individual child. Attendees will hear practical strategies for how to build a meaningful relationship with your learners based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty, share ownership of the classroom and school with them, and break out of the vicious cycle of punishment and reward to control student behavior.  Based on common-sense strategies, personal storytelling and the research behind student engagement, this is a keynote meant to move you to action.  Whether you are just beginning or well on your way into your teaching career, this session is meant to inspire you, help you take some risks, and eagerly pursue your journey toward a school filled with passionate learners.

But They Still Hate Reading – Sustainable Practices for Developing the Identities of Readers

The message is clear among literacy communities; we want to help our students become readers for life, we want them to establish a positive relationship with reading, but we need more ideas that focus on the individual development of reading identity.   So what do we do when we believe in choice, when we believe in inclusive access, when we believe we have the components needed for each child to be successful, and yet, it does not seem to be enough?  What do we do not just on the first day of school but every single day after when those kids who hate reading just grow in their hatred rather than change their minds?  Focusing on creating authentic opportunities for students to recognize, (re-)establish, and cultivate positive reading identities this session is meant for the educator looking for practical ideas in their quest to help students become passionate readers.  Based on literacy research, personal anecdotes, and advice from her students, this session focuses on practical tools, reflective conversations, as well as easily implementable ideas that will help you continue the work you have started toward a thriving reading community.  

Passionate Readers – The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child

With 23% of adults reporting that they have not read a book in the last 12 months, we are facing a mounting reading crisis.  So what can we, as the educators who teach this future generation of readers, do to create more engaging reading experiences?  In this session, based on the book Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child, educator Pernille Ripp will help you re-discover the keys of creating a community of readers, no matter the constricts facing your time.  Focusing on teacher reading identity, classroom environment and library, as well as a commonsense approach to bolstering student reading identity, this is a session sure to create conditions for more reading joy and deeper engagement with reading. From re-thinking major literacy decisions to all of the small decisions we make daily; this is meant to be a practical session that will offer up ideas to be implemented the very next day.

Building Passionate Writers – Sustainable Practices for Developing the Identities of Writers

Writing continues to be a skill that all children must develop yet many students are quick to tell us how much they hate writing.  So how do we help students feel like true writers, the type of writers who feel like their work matters beyond the classroom lesson? In this session, keynote, or masterclass, we will dive into writing as a powerful tool for discovery of self and community building.  To help kids, and the adults that teach them, see writing as a way to recapture the magic and power of expression while building the personal skills needed to capture an audience.  Join in to discuss the research behind personal writing investment and learn practical and applicable tips on how to help students develop their writer’s identity to see writing as something that matters to them. With this renewed investment, we can help them dig deeper in their writing explorations, to truly become passionate writers no matter their skill level.

How Do We Learn Best?  Embedding Authentic Choice and Voice

How do I learn best is the question, Pernille Ripp and her students, explore all year throughout their work, personal monitoring and growth. In this session, based on the book Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students, 7th-grade teacher Pernille Ripp will help both novice and seasoned educators create a positive, interactive learning environment where students drive their own academic achievement by honoring the individual child. Attendees will hear practical strategies for embedding choice, personalization, and sharing ownership of either the virtual, hybrid or in-person classroom experience with students. Based on common-sense strategies, personal storytelling and the research behind student engagement, this is a session meant to give easy ideas that can be implemented right away as we grow and develop our craft every schoolyear.

Centering Reading Joy as a Way to Reclaim Reading

In a world that has experienced significant change, how do we recenter our work within the realms of joyful reading experiences?  How do we help the children in our care, and sometimes even the adults, realize and recognize the value of creating space for independent reading and embarking on a journey to discover, bolster, and explore our unique reading identities.  In this session veteran educator, Pernille Ripp, offers practical strategies, research founded practices and invites us to collaborate toward a future that embraces the uniqueness of each child’s reading journey, based on the components we already know – access, choice, skillful instruction, inclusive media collections – while reshaping our commitment to each child we teach.

Using Shared Reading to Increase Reading Joy

Creating opportunities for students to interact with one another through the use of book clubs, short story discussions, read aloud, and other shared reading opportunities is a way to increase engagement, create reading joy, as well as teach important literacy skills.  But how do we set up our shared learning opportunities to guarantee access and enjoyment for students and educators alike? Join educator, Pernille Ripp, as she discusses best practices within shared reading, such as literacy circles, read alouds, and discussion, as well as the lessons her students have taught her throughout the years when it comes to developing rich discussions, community investment, and comprehensive understanding of reading.

A Picture Book Taught Me This

While picture books are a staple of the elementary classroom, there often is no place for them with our older students, yet these are the students that need picture books the most.  Discover how picture books can help older students read closely, critically analyze text, conquer complex messages, become stronger writers, as well as spark their love of reading again all through the use of carefully selected picture books.  Participants will leave with strategies for building their own picture book mentor collection, ideas for lessons, including using picture books as a tool for assessment while honoring each child’s unique reading identity.

Reimagining Literacy Through Global Collaboration

In “Reimagining Literacy Through Global Collaboration,” Pernille Ripp explores the power of global projects to break down stereotypes and build connections among students across the world. Drawing on her experience creating and leading the Global Read Aloud,  as well as her many years in the classroom, Pernille shares practical strategies for using technology to engage students in cross-cultural conversations, collaborative projects, and meaningful learning experiences. Through inquiry and meaningful technology tool integration, teachers and students can connect with classrooms around the world, share perspectives and ideas, and build empathy and understanding. Whether you’re looking to broaden your students’ horizons, deepen their understanding of diverse cultures, or inspire a love of reading and writing, this presentation offers practical guidance and inspiration for using global projects to reimagine literacy instruction in your classroom.

Fees

Fees are flexible, as are sessions, consulting, as well as whether on-site teaching is desired.  All sessions will be customized to fit your needs, environment, and learning target.   I only do a limited amount of sessions every year during the school year so these get booked quickly.