Dr. Barbiere has been an inspirational force behind the work at Bolger Middle school toward school improvement. With his collaboration, we have been able to provide unique learning experiences for all students and set students up for future success. Dr. Barbiere's years of experience in educational leadership has provided me valuable insight into making our school a successful educational institution. -- Joe LaRocca, principal, Joseph Bolger Middle School, Keansburg, New Jersey Dr. Mario Barbiere is a leading expert on instructional strategies in education. As a principal of a low-performing school Doc assisted with data driven strategies that teachers were able to extrapolate and use in the classroom. Bottom line - the low-performing school is now on it's way to becoming an achieving school and after two years of using Doc's strategies and pearls of wisdom I now a superintendent. Use the book and more importantly use the strategies. -- John J. Niesz, superintendent, Keansburg Schools, Keansburg, New Jersey As a well-respected expert in the field of brain-based learning and education, Dr. Barbiere unveils his compelling and relevant field guides in lesson design and instructional delivery. Through research-based strategies, practical application, personal experiences and 'mindful' suggestions, Dr Barbiere makes lucid the importance of an aligned classroom, an effective teacher and focuses our attention to the 'Nature of the Learner.' Without a doubt, these are essential handbooks for every classroom library. -- Jane Waitr, former graduate student and teacher