Rick Wormeli is a National Board Certified Teacher and a columnist
for Middle Ground magazine. The winner of Disney's American Teacher
Award for English in 1996, Rick is an internationally known speaker
on middle-level education, innovation, and teacher
professionalism.
Rick offers a wealth of experience having worked as a middle grades
teacher, human growth and development teacher, and staff
development educator. He is also an educational consultant to
National Public Radio, USA Today, and the Smithsonian
Institute.
Rick has presented at the White House, has appeared on Good Morning
America, and has worked with school districts all across the
country.
"So far the most practical title I've seen on the topic, offering
teachers simple steps for improving their instruction through the
use of metaphors and analogies." - How to Teach a Novel blog
"Metaphors & Analogies provides an excellent starting point for
understanding the promise and pitfalls of these important devices…
In the spirit of its title, it truly is a buffet for the hungry
mind." - Tech in the Middle blog
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