Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed., has worked as a teacher and headmaster at residential special education facilities for the past thirty years. He holds three degrees in special education and serves as a consultant to several agencies and organizations. The father of three adult children, he lives with his wife in Barnstable, Massachusetts. He welcomes visitors to his website at www.ricklavoie.com
"Rick's experiences as an educator, father, and consultant shine
through as he describes obstacles to motivation and eloquently
articulates interventions that will be most effective in sparking
the interest and joy of kids, especially given their different
needs." -- Robert Brooks, Ph.D., author of The Self-Esteem Teacher
and coauthor of Raising Resilient Children
"Sheer genius! Lavoie's gift for creatively motivating even the
most difficult students is unrivaled. A must-read for educators who
want to learn from a master teacher!" -- Chris A. Zeigler Dendy,
M.S., author of Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD and coauthor of A
Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD
"Rick succeeds in emphasizing how important it is for adults to
know what motivates children. The Motivation Breakthrough is a
valuable resource for all of us who are searching for ways to
inspire and discover that elusive motivational spark in our
children." -- Richard L. Goldman, M.Ed., director, Schools Attuned,
Los Angeles; assistant director, Center for Teaching and Learning,
California State University, Northridge
"Rick Lavoie reminds us on every page that we all possess the power
to shape a child's future. The Motivation Breakthrough offers
concrete strategies and reveals the most powerful and effective
secrets for boosting a child's confidence, self-esteem, and
motivation." -- Donna Goldberg, author of The Organized Student
"Richard Lavoie's work has become a centerpiece in teacher
preparation curriculum across the United States. The principles
espoused by Lavoie in this book are testimony to what many
effective educators have known for a long time: in learning, often
the journey is just as important as the destination. This is a
must-read for anyone connected with the field of education." --
Michael E. Spagna, Ph.D., professor and executive director, the
Center for Teaching and Learning, Michael D. Eisner College of
Education, California State University, Northridge
"Rick succeeds in emphasizing how important it is for adults to
know what motivates children. The Motivation Breakthrough is
a valuable resource for all of us who are searching for ways to
inspire and discover that elusive motivational spark in our
children." -- Richard L. Goldman, M.Ed., director, Schools Attuned,
Los Angeles; assistant director, Center for Teaching and Learning,
California State University, Northridge
"Rick Lavoie reminds us on every page that we all possess the power
to shape a child's future. The Motivation Breakthrough
offers concrete strategies and reveals the most powerful and
effective secrets for boosting a child's confidence, self-esteem,
and motivation." -- Donna Goldberg, author of The Organized
Student
"Rick's experiences as an educator, father, and consultant shine
through as he describes obstacles to motivation and eloquently
articulates interventions that will be most effective in sparking
the interest and joy of kids, especially given their different
needs." -- Robert Brooks, Ph.D., author of The Self-Esteem
Teacher and coauthor of Raising Resilient Children
"Sheer genius! Lavoie's gift for creatively motivating even the
most difficult students is unrivaled. A must-read for educators who
want to learn from a master teacher!" -- Chris A. Zeigler Dendy,
M.S., author of Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD and
coauthor of A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD
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