Media and Events
UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD—INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION--READY-SET-TEACH!
Feb 13, 2018: Excellent feedback from a wonderful group of educators: "... many people were comfortable asking questions and my thinking is this is because you modelled how to create a caring classroom environment in just your short session." Thank you!
Special thanks to Kate Creery (School Effectiveness/NTIP Lead) for making this event possible and for inviting me back for a return engagement in the fall.
Feb 13, 2018: Excellent feedback from a wonderful group of educators: "... many people were comfortable asking questions and my thinking is this is because you modelled how to create a caring classroom environment in just your short session." Thank you!
Special thanks to Kate Creery (School Effectiveness/NTIP Lead) for making this event possible and for inviting me back for a return engagement in the fall.
#1 BESTSELLER at FRIESENPRESS
July 3-7, 2017: Once again Ready-Set-Teach! soars to the #1 best-selling book on the entire FriesenPress bookstore. Many thanks to all my readers who helped make this a reality. Don't let summer pass you buy—it's time to relax and enjoy a great book. Ready-Set-Teach! will give you the confidence you need to reach your students and enjoy every school day.
July 3-7, 2017: Once again Ready-Set-Teach! soars to the #1 best-selling book on the entire FriesenPress bookstore. Many thanks to all my readers who helped make this a reality. Don't let summer pass you buy—it's time to relax and enjoy a great book. Ready-Set-Teach! will give you the confidence you need to reach your students and enjoy every school day.
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The Margaret Wilson Library—The Library of The Ontario College of Teachers
December, 2016: Ready-Set-Teach! is prominently featured in the December issue of Professionally Speaking —the magazine of The Ontario College of Teachers—p35. The Margaret Wilson Library provides a "goldmine of free resources" for OCT members. See image/info to the right. An excellent review of Ready-Set-Teach! also appeared in the June issue of Professionally Speaking. Scroll down to the June entry for details. |
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Biblioasis—a Fine Windsor Bookstore
November 23, 2016: We are delighted that Ready-Set-Teach! is now available at Biblioasis, a fine Windsor Bookstore/Press— that has developed a reputation for the quality of its titles—several have been shortlisted for the prestigious Giller awards. Thanks to store manager Bob Stewart for your assistance.
In Studio with Frank Beckmann—WJR AM 760, Detroit
"The Great Voice of the Great Lakes."
October 4, 2016: It was my pleasure to be Frank's guest as he broadcast live from the Golden Tower of the Fisher Building in downtown Detroit. Frank interviewed me about my book Ready-Set-Teach! and we had great fun playing The Name Game with his listeners.
You can pick up a number of extra teaching tips by listening to the entire 13 minute podcast or begin 1:05 from the start with The Name Game.
Special thanks to Frank and executive producer Terri Lieb for a wonderful event.
"The Great Voice of the Great Lakes."
October 4, 2016: It was my pleasure to be Frank's guest as he broadcast live from the Golden Tower of the Fisher Building in downtown Detroit. Frank interviewed me about my book Ready-Set-Teach! and we had great fun playing The Name Game with his listeners.
You can pick up a number of extra teaching tips by listening to the entire 13 minute podcast or begin 1:05 from the start with The Name Game.
Special thanks to Frank and executive producer Terri Lieb for a wonderful event.
Hoops for Hospice Charity Event
September 29, 2016: An incredible evening for a great cause. A standing room only crowd of about 500 showed up at Windsor's Caboto Club for launch of Basketball Rules Here. My hat's off to Bob Turner for putting together this amazing book. Thanks Bob, for having me as a member of the writing team. Congratulations to Lina and the entire Hospice team for making this evening a huge success. Sales Update: by the end of 2016 about 700 copies have been sold bringing in more than $15,000 to this worthy cause.
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PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING: The Ontario College of Teachers Magazine June, 2016: A book review published in the June issue of Professionally Speaking magazine, p43 says that Ready-Set-Teach!
Thanks to Ms. Atkinson and the publication and book review staff at Professionally Speaking for making this possible—your hard work is appreciated. |
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TRAPPER: THE KELSEY TEACHER ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER (Manitoba Teacher Society)
Apr. 8, 2016: What to Do When You Have a Difficult Class—an article written by Jim Gomes for Education World is published in Trapper, the quarterly newsletter of the Kelsey Teacher Assoc., Manitoba Teachers Society. It appears on p.6-7 of this extensive 51 page publication. (NOTE: This publication is not available online)
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EDUCATION WORLD WEBSITE (The largest professional development website for teachers in the USA)
March 24, 2016: Jim's article What to Do When You Have a Difficult Class is the #1 viewed item in Education World's weekly newsletter. March 17, 2016: The article What to Do When You Have a Difficult Class by Jim Gomes is featured by Education World. It quickly becomes the third most popular on their home page. |
UNIVERSITY of WINDSOR, FACULTY of EDUCATION SEMINARS
April 4, 2016: Special thanks to Dr. Salinitri, Associate Dean Pre-service It was a lot of fun playing The Name Game and sharing classroom management tips and strategies with her advisory group. Good luck to all in the final weeks, summer break is on its way!
February 8, 2016: At the request of Dr.Glassford's student teachers, this presentation focused on classroom discipline. It was jim's pleasure to provide them with a set of Proactive and Reactive Discipline strategies.
November 24, 2015: Jim enjoyed presenting a seminar on effective classroom management to pre-service teachers in the concurrent program. Thanks to Jim Green for the opportunity; you have a very engaging group of young educators.
November 6, 2015: What an enjoyable experience it was presenting my classroom management tips to the exchange students from China. Special thanks to Dr. Xu and to Nevin MacLeod.
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EDUCATION WORLD WEBSITE (The largest professional development website for teachers in the USA)
November 8, 2015: Jim's article "Innovative Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences"—an excerpt from Ready-Set-Teach! --is listed as one of the most popular on this extensive website. For the past 10 days, it has been featured on their home page. November 4, 2015: Ranked #1 in Education World's Newsletter. Jim's post "Innovative Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences" becomes the most popular article in the Professional Development category of their weekly newsletter. October 29, 2015: Education World features an article titled "Innovative Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences" by Jim Gomes. |
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#1 BESTSELLER at FRIESENPRESS October 26, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! becomes the best-selling book on the entire FriesenPress bookstore. Special thanks to all my readers who helped make this a reality. And to the publishing staff at FriesenPress for your guidance. |
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RENAISSANCE (The Retired Teachers of Ontario Magazine)
October 10, 2015: Thanks to RTO District 7 President, Jim Sparrow for his strong endorsement of Ready-Set-Teach! in the fall issue of Renaissance magazine. "For those of us who have children or grandchildren, nieces or nephews in teaching or contemplating teaching, this practical, straightforward guide would be a tremendous gift," said Sparrow.
RENAISSANCE (The Retired Teachers of Ontario Magazine)
October 10, 2015: Thanks to RTO District 7 President, Jim Sparrow for his strong endorsement of Ready-Set-Teach! in the fall issue of Renaissance magazine. "For those of us who have children or grandchildren, nieces or nephews in teaching or contemplating teaching, this practical, straightforward guide would be a tremendous gift," said Sparrow.
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, FACULTY of EDUCATION ORIENTATION
September 11, 2015: It was a great joy for me to be part of the Orientation Week program at the Faculty of Education at my alma mater, the University of Windsor. Being both a presenter and an author affords me a great opportunity—to influence the lives of our future teachers. What a pleasant surprise it was to have a reunion with two of my former students, and to meet an aspiring educator who told me that I taught both his mom and dad—the rewards of teaching!
#1BESTSELLER ON AMAZON
July 7, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! soars to Amazon #1 Bestseller status in the classroom management category on amazon.
July 7, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! soars to Amazon #1 Bestseller status in the classroom management category on amazon.
WINDSOR LIFE Magazine
June 2015: A feature article on author Jim Gomes and his new book Ready-Set-Teach! 101 Tips for Classroom Success can be seen in the Summer Issue on p.65-67. Thanks to Dick Hildebrand and the entire Windsor Life staff for telling my story. Click here and scroll to page 65.
BIZ X Magazine
June 2015: A book review of Ready-Set-Teach! by Marlene Markham-Gay is now available HERE. Special thanks to Debra and Della Jones for the opportunity and support; you are a class act.
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR BOOKSTORE
MAY 14, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! is now for sale at the university bookstore. Special thanks to Martin Deck and Jackie Imeson—University of Windsor Bookstore staff for all your help and ongoing support.
BOOK SIGNING at INDIGO
May 9, 2015: Jim looks forward to meeting you at INDIGO in Tecumseh from 1- 4pm. The store is located next to the Lakeshore Cinemas at 194 Commercial Drive. Ready-Set-Teach! makes a great gift for the teacher in your life. Bring a friend.
READY-SET-TEACH! at INDIGO
Mar. 28, 2015: Jim's book—endorsed on the front cover by school discipline consultant and five-time international bestselling author Barbara Coloroso—is now available at Indigo in Tecumseh. You'll find it right behind the cash desk in the Local Interest section.
PRESENTATION at UNIVERSITY of WINDSOR
Mar. 10, 2015: Special thanks to Professor Grant Park for affording me the opportunity to present my new book, and share some of my tips and strategies with his Mathematics Methodology class at the Faculty of Education. I was so impressed by this engaging group of young educators. The future for Ontario schools looks bright.
Mar. 10, 2015: Special thanks to Professor Grant Park for affording me the opportunity to present my new book, and share some of my tips and strategies with his Mathematics Methodology class at the Faculty of Education. I was so impressed by this engaging group of young educators. The future for Ontario schools looks bright.
Feedback: "Jim Gomes is a true inspiration to the Bachelor of Education students in Windsor. His presentation was a clear reflection of his book and was very informative. Many of the concepts he touched upon represent struggles that teachers deal with constantly. His humour and love of teaching shone throughout his presentation." (Morgan... B.Ed. student)
"Jim Gomes was a great speaker. He had everyone intrigued and he really knew what he was talking about. Jim allowed the class to voice their opinions, showed some great apps for teaching, and spoke with great passion about the teaching profession. It was a nice visit for our classroom and I'm looking forward to reading his book!" (Inessa... B.Ed. student)
"Jim Gomes was a great speaker. He had everyone intrigued and he really knew what he was talking about. Jim allowed the class to voice their opinions, showed some great apps for teaching, and spoke with great passion about the teaching profession. It was a nice visit for our classroom and I'm looking forward to reading his book!" (Inessa... B.Ed. student)
KINDLE SUCCESS
Feb. 13, 2015: Wow! Ready-Set-Teach! zooms up to #2 on the amazon.ca kindle store in the classroom management category.
Jan. 20, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! takes off, rocketing to #6 on the amazon.ca kindle store in the classroom management category.
Jan. 13, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! cracks the amazon.ca top 40 books on classroom management at #33 and is listed as a "hot new release."
Feb. 13, 2015: Wow! Ready-Set-Teach! zooms up to #2 on the amazon.ca kindle store in the classroom management category.
Jan. 20, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! takes off, rocketing to #6 on the amazon.ca kindle store in the classroom management category.
Jan. 13, 2015: Ready-Set-Teach! cracks the amazon.ca top 40 books on classroom management at #33 and is listed as a "hot new release."
PRESENTATION at UNIVERSITY of WINDSOR
Jan. 8, 2015: Presentation of Ready-Set-Teach! 101 Tips for Classroom Success to the Lead students at the Faculty of Education, University of Windsor. Special thanks to instructor Kelli Sirianni for affording me the opportunity to present my new book and share some of my tips and strategies with her class. What an enjoyable experience!
Jan. 8, 2015: Presentation of Ready-Set-Teach! 101 Tips for Classroom Success to the Lead students at the Faculty of Education, University of Windsor. Special thanks to instructor Kelli Sirianni for affording me the opportunity to present my new book and share some of my tips and strategies with her class. What an enjoyable experience!
NEWSPAPER FEATURE
Jan. 2, 2015: Bill England's article--‘Real solutions to real problems’ Local author Jim Gomes writes 101 tips book for teachers of all levels—is featured in the Tecumseh Shoreline and the LaSalle Post and on Jan. 8, 2015, the same story runs in the Lakeshore News.