2005
Matthew Golub was the keynote speaker
for the 2005 CAL-NET conference
in Redding August 27-28.
Matthew Gollub's first language is English but he also speaks Spanish and Japanese. His first musical book even features a fly who speaks jazz. A native of California, he has traveled much of the world. He has worked as a newscaster, translator, and touring member of a Japanese drum troupe. Not only is Matthew an award-winning author, he is also the publisher of Tortuga Press. His acclaimed books and live author presentations reflect his broad experience and interests.
2004
Susan Gunnewig, BS, ME was the keynote speaker for the 2004 CAL-NET conference.
Ms. Gunnewig is the Associate Director of CIRCLE (Center for Improving the Readiness of Children for Learning and Education) located at the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center in Developmental Pediatrics. At CIRCLE she oversees twenty-seven research projects under the direction of Dr. Susan Landry. Prior to joining CIRCLE, Susan retired from the Houston Independent School District as Associate Reading Manager under the direction of Secretary Rod Paige. She was a classroom teacher for twenty-eight years and a registered Reading Diagnostician. |