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Presentations by Steve Gardiner

Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in California, at sunrise. Gardiner climbed this peak with the 50 For Tibet project on June 16, 2006.
"In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. In speech, be true. In ruling, be just. In business, be competent. In action, watch the timing.” Tao Te Chi
Speeches and Presentations
Presenter, MEA-MFT Convention, Missoula, Montana, October 16-17-2008
Topic--Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Topic--Writing for Publication
Topic--Smithsonian Materials for Educators
Presenter, MASSP Convention, Bozeman, Montana, April 20, 2007
Topic—Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Presenter, ASCD National Convention, Anaheim, California, March 19, 2007
Topic—Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Keynote Speaker, Staff Development Day at Minnie Howard School, Alexandria, VA, August 16, 2006
Topic—Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Commencement Speech at Chadron State College. Chadron, NE, May 6, 2006
Topic—College Goals Expand to Lifetime Goals
Keynote Speaker, “We Are All Teachers of Reading” Literacy Convention, Homewood-Flossmoor School, Chicago, IL, March 4, 2006
Topic—Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Presenter, JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention, Chicago, IL, November 12, 2005
Topic—Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Topic—National Board Certification for Journalism Teachers
Presenter, Montana Reading Council State Convention, Billings, MT, October 20, 2005
Topic—Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Topic—Are You Ready For National Board Certification?
Presenter, Montana Association for Gifted and Talented Education State Convention, Billings, MT, April 7, 2005
Topic—Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading
Topic—The Ascent of Mt. Aconcagua, the Highest Mountain in South America
Presenter, Billings Senior High School, Billings, MT, March 4, 2005
Topic—The Ascent of Mt. Aconcagua, the Highest Mountain in South America