Mr. Palumbo was selected as one of America’s top educators as he presented quad state (PA, NY, NJ, DE) educational initiatives to National Secretary of Education Rod Paige in his Washington boardroom. Secretary Paige wanted to be updated on important issues in graduate education, school choice, and open sourcing from the area. Tom’s presentation on these topics has been shared with over 1,000 administrators since that time.Tom Palumbo is an award winning author, teacher, technology… Show more Mr. Palumbo was selected as one of America’s top educators as he presented quad state (PA, NY, NJ, DE) educational initiatives to National Secretary of Education Rod Paige in his Washington boardroom. Secretary Paige wanted to be updated on important issues in graduate education, school choice, and open sourcing from the area. Tom’s presentation on these topics has been shared with over 1,000 administrators since that time.Tom Palumbo is an award winning author, teacher, technology designer, administrator, and grant writer. His ideas have made a difference in the way thousands of teachers and children read, write, do mathematics, use technology, and think creatively and critically.Tom’s eighteen books on children’s literature, reading, writing, and mathematics have won four national book awards. Amelia Earhart, Once Again is an outstanding chapter book. The book brings Amelia back to the present day to solve a modern day problem.Ten thousand teachers have matriculated through his graduate courses and lectures. His web site (www.phillyvrtour.org), depicting virtual tours of 11 Philadelphia museums and 100 classroom lessons, has won two national research awards.His twice weekly column (thomasjpalumbo.wordpress.com) on movies, theater, education, and the arts has over 20,000 readers.As Director of Pennsylvania’s Parent Information Center and New Jersey’s Citizen’s For Better Schools Resource Center, Tom received over two hundred commendations for his presentations to thousands of teachers, parents, and administrators throughout the area. Show less

Presently designing and presenting school and after school programs for parents, teachers, and children in literacy (children's literature, poetry, creative writing, phonics, spelling, Internet resources, and critical thinking) in the Philadelphia area.

Montage Education is a nationally known content and training provider for businesses, community groups, schools, and universities.Our professional development programs for business people, teachers, parents, students, and administrators is award winning.

Thank you for joining our Let’s Talk Philadelphia business and entertainment column using WordPress. Let’s Talk Philadelphia (1994) has joined 1 billion other site creators who use WordPress. Our five continent readership has far exceeded all expectations, especially compared to the readership we generated by handing out our latest issue in a one page newsletter at the corner of Broad and Walnut Streets in 1994 Philadelphia. This was, of course, before the Internet’s reach made everything we do… Show more Thank you for joining our Let’s Talk Philadelphia business and entertainment column using WordPress. Let’s Talk Philadelphia (1994) has joined 1 billion other site creators who use WordPress. Our five continent readership has far exceeded all expectations, especially compared to the readership we generated by handing out our latest issue in a one page newsletter at the corner of Broad and Walnut Streets in 1994 Philadelphia. This was, of course, before the Internet’s reach made everything we do universal. Our Internet address is (thomasjpalumbo.wordpress.com). Join us for our twice-monthly publications. Show less

Graduate instructor in business/educational leadership, children's literature, reading, poetry, grant writing, and mathematics at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 3,000 students have matriculated through his courses and lectures

Multiple award winning author of 18 children's books on literature, poetry, games, and mathematics. Book topics range from dinosaurs to famous authors to Amelia Earhart. His John Bellairs's book featuring the A House With A Clock In Its Walls is now a movie with Cate Blanchett and Jack Black. Inventor of the Video Driven Storybook (VDS). Amelia Earhart, Once Again is sold in Apple's IBook Store after a title search. The free preview is amazing.

Trained 126 teacher leaders in the Bronx to work in the public schools delivering mathematics and reading content. Worked in these same schools with administrators, parents, teachers, and students.

Statewide parent, teacher, and child support organization in human services and education.

Conducted over two hundred workshops throughout New Jersey in creative curriculum, best educational practices, grant writing, and administrative planning.