Consulting Authors

Bring our experts to you for short or long-term consulting, coaching, or online keynote presentations.
Heinemann consulting authors are internationally noted educators skilled at delivery of leading-edge thinking on the topics that matter now in teaching and learning. Whether you seek an inspiring keynote speaker, or one hour, one day, or multiple days of custom-designed professional support, there is a Heinemann consulting author to meet your specific needs.

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Matt Halpern, Consulting Author

Matt Halpern is a joyful educator who draws on almost two decades of experience as a classroom teacher and literacy coach. He is passionate about making classrooms child-centered and putting the effort and work of students at the forefront. His love for teaching...

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Patrick Harris II, Consulting Author

Patrick Harris II is a Black queer writer, storyteller, and middle school humanities teacher. He has won multiple national teaching awards for his leadership and innovation in the classroom, including recognitions from NCTE, ASCD, and ILA. Teaching and creating is only...

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China Harvey, Consulting Author

China Harvey is currently a high school social studies teacher and has served as instructional coach and teacher on special assignment, developing curriculum, leading professional development trainings, and helping to write the course of study for her district’s U.S....

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Georgia Heard, Consulting Author

As a writer, a poet, and a founding member of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Georgia Heard continues to bring a poet’s ear and a teacher’s know-how to every aspect of writing instruction. Her latest books, Heart Maps: Helping...

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Lisa Herzig, Consulting Author

Lisa Herzig teaches high school students in World History, U.S. History, and AP U.S. History. Selected as a teacher on special assignment for her department, she was also a district finalist for “Teacher of the Year” award. Over the span of her career, she has helped...

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Mary Howard, Consulting Author

Mary Howard is the author of the Heinemann titles Good to Great Teaching ; RTI from All Sides ; and Moving Forward with RTI . A “teacher’s teacher,” she's been an educator for almost four decades. Mary combines...

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which Consulting Authors do you represent?
Heinemann represents authors that publish with Heinemann. Please see our list of presenters above.
How do I request a consultant author?
See our Consulting Author Inquiry Form. If you have further questions, you can call us at 800.541.2086, ext. 1402.
How far ahead should I request a consulting author?
Most authors book 6-12 months ahead, but this varies based on specific authors’ schedules. Look for notes on our list of presenters above.
How much does it cost?
Consulting authors set their own fees based on the work requested. Fees are inclusive of travel expenses.
What types of sessions or professional learning opportunities are available from consulting authors?
Most authors offer a variety of presentation formats to meet the needs of the booking group.
What can I expect when scheduling a consulting author?
- If you are interested in booking a consulting author, complete our Consulting Author Inquiry Form or call 800.541.2086, ext. 1402 to connect with a Heinemann PD Services representative.
- Once received, Heinemann PD Services will pursue author availability, make recommendations to meet your needs for the engagement, and issue a quote. Contracts and related documentation will be prepared by Heinemann and sent to you as the hiring organization.  A signed contract and purchase order are required prior to providing the service. 
- Upon issuance of contract, Heinemann will put you in touch directly with your consulting author to work out the final details of content, travel, etc.
- Please review the full list of Heinemann PD Services terms and conditions.
How can I plan for my Consultant Author Visit?
1. Determine your PD event format, consulting or speaking needs, and tentative time frame for work or presentation.
2. Compile cost and budget information.
3. Research consulting author possibilities.
4. Use the Consulting Author Inquiry Form or call 800.541.2086, ext. 1402 to connect with a Heinemann PD Services representative.
5. Confirm consulting author selections and generate/process contracts as needed.
6. Develop program and contact consulting author for biographic materials, titles and descriptions of presentation(s), and A/V needs.
7. Contact A/V contractor with list of presenter needs and confirm with your consulting author(s) if applicable.
8. Order books, if applicable.
9. Generate event details letter for consulting author and include hotel and site information, ground transportation options, contact numbers and email addresses, and schedule.
10. Work directly with the author to determine content.
11. Make local/ground transportation arrangements if applicable.
12. Send out program draft to participants.
13. Confirm travel plans for your consulting author(s).
14. Arrange to greet your consulting author and distribute their conference material if applicable.
15. Arrange A/V meeting with author(s) for set-up and sound check shortly before presentation.