Bring Eric Jensen to Your School
About Dr. Eric Jensen
Eric Jensen is a former teacher and educational leader who grew up in San Diego, California. Jensen’s M.A. is in Organizational Development and his Ph.D. is in Human Development.
Workplace Experience
For over three decades, Dr. Jensen has synthesized brain research and developed practical applications for educators. Jensen has authored over 32 books including 3 bestsellers. His books include Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Tools for Engagement, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Poor Students Rich Students and Different Brains, Different Learners.
Jensen is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience, the President’s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies, and the New York Academy of Sciences.
Jensen is a difference-maker, named as one the Top 30 Global Gurus in education. He co-founded four educational companies including the first and largest brain-compatible academic enrichment program, SuperCamp. It has been held in 16 countries with over 75,000 graduates.
Teaching Experience
Eric Jensen began his classroom experience teaching struggling secondary students in reading and study skills. Most of his experience is at grades 6-12 level, but he has also taught demonstration classes at all levels. Additionally, he has taught for three universities (UCSD, NU and SDU) as an adjunct professor in both education and business.
Education Leadership
Dr. Jensen has worked with over 350 schools in 10 countries. Jensen was the original Training Director and Lead Facilitator at SuperCamp, now known as Quantum Learning. He was the MetWest’s Master trainer in Australia and the Master Trainer with the Hong Kong Brain-based Initiative. He has mentored trainers for over twenty years.
Publications (Books)
1979 You Can Succeed. Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., NY.
1988, 1995, 1998, 2008 SuperTeaching. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
1991, 1996 Student Success Secrets Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., NY.
1994 The Little Book of Big Motivation Ballantine/Fawcett Books, NY
1994 The Learning Brain Turning Point Publishing, Del Mar, CA
1995, 2007 2nd ed. Brain-Based Learning & Teaching (Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
1996 Completing the Puzzle Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
1996 Bs and as in 30 Days Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., NY.
1997, 2007 (2nd ed.) Intro to Brain-Compatible Learning Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
1997, 2004, Brain-compatible Strategies Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
1998 Trainer’s Bonanza Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
1998 Sizzle & Substance Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
1998 (revised, 2005) Teaching with The Brain in Mind ASCD
1999 The Great Memory Book (with Karen Markowitz) Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2000 Music with the Brain in Mind, Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2000 Learning with the Body in Mind, Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2000, 2009 (rev.) Different Brains, Different Learners, Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2001 Learning Smarter (with Mike Dabney) Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2001 Arts with the Brain in Mind, ASCD, Alexandria, VA
2002 A New View of AD/HD. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2002 Environments for Learning. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2003 Tools for Engagement. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2005 Top Tunes. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2006 Enriching the Brain. Jossey-Bass/Wiley, San Francisco, CA
2008 Fierce Teaching. Corwin Press. Thousand Oaks, CA
2008 Brain-Based Learning (2nd e),Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
2008 Deeper Learning (w/ LeAnn Nickelsen) Corwin Press. Thousand Oaks, CA
2009 Teaching with Poverty in Mind, ASCD, Alexandria, VA
2013 Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain (w/ Carole Snider), Jossey-Bass/Wiley, SF, CA
2013 Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, ASCD, Alexandria, VA
2013 Bringing the Common Core to Life in K – 8 Classrooms: 40 Strategies to Build Literacy Skills (w/ Leanne Nickelsen). Solution Tree Press, IN
2016 Poor Students, Rich Teaching, Solution Tree Press, IN
2016 Poor Students, Richer Teaching, Solution Tree Press, IN
2019 Poor Students, Rich Teaching Revised Edition, Solution Tree Press, IN
2020 Brain-Based Learning (3e with Liesl McConchie) Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
Journal Publications
Jensen, E. (1996) “Brain-Compatible Learning” International Alliance for Learning, Summer, 1996, Vol. 3 #2. IAL, Encinitas, CA.
Jensen, E. (1998) “How Julie’s Brain Learns” Educational Leadership, Vol. 56, No.3, Pgs. 41-45, November, ASCD. Alexandria, VA.
Jensen, E. (2000) “Brain-Based Learning—A Reality Check” Educational Leadership April, Vol.57, No.7, Pgs. 76-79, Alexandria, VA
Jensen, E. (2000) “Moving with the Brain in Mind” Educational Leadership November, Vol. 58, No.3, Pgs. 34-38, Alexandria, VA
Jensen, E. (2001)”Fragile Brains” Educational Leadership, November 2001, Vol. 59, No. 3, Pgs. 32-36 ASCD. Alexandria, VA
Jensen, E. (2001) “The Science of Arts” Principal Leadership, November, Vol. 2, No. 3, pgs. 10-16. NASSP, Reston, VA
Jensen, E. (2003) “How Julie’s Brain Learns” Cable in the Classroom, March. Pgs. 14-17.
Jensen, E. (2006) “The Social Context of Learning” (2006) In: The Praeger Handbook of Learning and the Brain, Sheryl Feinstein, ed. pgs. 452-456. Praeger, Westport, CN.
Jensen, E. (2006) “Do Anything Better” (2006) O (Oprah) Magazine. Nov. Pg.117-118. NY, NY.
Jensen, E. (2008) “A Fresh Look at Brain-Based Education” Phi Delta Kappan Magazine, February, Volume 89 • Number 6, pgs. 408-417.
2008 “Exploring Exceptional Brains” in: The Brain and Learning (intro by Kurt Fischer). Pgs 385-404. Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint. San Francisco, CA
Jensen, E. (2008) “The Effects of Poverty on the Brain.” Paper submitted for: Brains R Us: The Science of Educating, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA. March 3, 2008
Jensen, E. (2010) “10 Critical Things You Should Know About Brain Based Education” Leaders of Learners, October 2010, http://issuu.com/texas_ascd/docs/lol_10_10/24 pgs 15-22.
Jensen, E. (2011) Brain-Based Education in Action” PDK International. Dec. Vol 90, 5-7.
Jensen, E. (2013). How are kids from poverty different and what do the differences suggest we can do about it? Instructional Leadership (TEPSA) Vol 25 No 3.
McConchie, L. and Jensen, E. (2020). Teaching to the Whole Brain. Education Leadership, 77, 60-65.
Dr. Eric Jensen Customized Events
For a variety of reasons, such as large numbers, urgency or the need for a customized program, it may make sense to have Dr. Eric Jensen come directly to your conference, school, or organization to work with your staff. He can bring the passion and energy to the instruction as well as practical strategies that can be used the very next workday.
Undoubtedly, you have high standards and plenty of pressures in your job. You don’t need more uncertainty. After all, in the world of staff development, there are few guarantees. But with Eric Jensen, you can absolutely depend on a first-class trainer who will:
- engage your audience
- provide a polished 1st class session
- practice what he preaches
- make the message relevant
- get consistently high evaluations
When to Contract Eric Jensen
Usually, you’ll need to book 3-12 months in advance. There are exceptions, so be sure to ask. The summer months are, of course, the busiest, so book those far in advance.
How Much Does It Cost?
Each job is bid separately. Factors include 1) Location: whether the work is international or domestic or simply hard to get to, or 2) Content: how much new advance preparation is needed and the number of days. More days booked means you pay less per day. Expenses are 100% built into a single “ inclusive” price, so the price you are bid is the total of what you pay. You will also get the best results when teachers have time to really learn, absorb, and try out the strategies over time versus a “one-shot.” Consider a follow-up session for best results.
What If Eric Jensen Is Not Available?
If Eric Jensen cannot do the work you request, we will recommend one of his certified, well-trained associates. There are only a few in the world who have passed the tests and maintained their high-quality standings. We’ll give you their number and you’ll work directly with them, not through Jensen Learning. Not every person does every topic. But some do other topics (ones Eric does not do) that you may be interested in having for your staff.
How Do I Make Arrangements?
Contact Dr. Jensen’s wife, Diane Jensen. Her phone number is (808) 552-0110 or email her at diane@jensenlearning.com. She’s usually in Monday through Friday, 9-5pm, Pacific Standard Time.
After she listens to your needs, she’ll fax you a “bid” sheet of information. You’ll fill it out and fax it back. She’ll evaluate the information you have sent to her and let you know as soon as possible if the work you request can be done. Sometimes, she may suggest alternative dates. If your needs are urgent and she’s not available, please leave a detailed message including your name, phone, fax number and email address.
We are sorry that Eric’s schedule doesn’t allow him to do every presentation that’s requested of him. If he is able to work with you, we can promise that he’ll do a terrific job.
What Is Expected of You as a “Sponsor?”
You will be asked if you want to hold the date as a ‘tentative’ or as a ‘confirmed’. Only if it’s confirmed will Eric Jensen actually save, block off and guarantee the date. To save a date requires a signed Jensen Learning contract. Both parties will agree on the topic, date, compensation and location.
You’ll also agree that you’ll do the following:
- Provide the number of participants that you estimate
- Hold the event on the date agreed upon
- Use a “learning friendly” venue. This means having refreshments for the participants in the morning and afternoon. It means a large, well-lit room. It means you’ll have the workbooks ready and the catering set.
- Have a powerful data projector with backup available. Big screens provide better visibility, so find the biggest one that you can.
- Provide an audiovisual support person
- Provide the check for the presentation fees at the close of the presentation.
- Agree to support the efforts with follow up in the form of books, other workshops or staff meetings
Dr. Eric Jensen promises to be on time, be prepared, to do what you ask and more, and produce a terrific presentation each and every time.
“WOW! In my 29 years in education, today has been the BEST training!!! I hadn’t planned on staying today but just couldn’t leave! Thank you!”
– Debbie W, Director of Federal Programs, KY
Contact Numbers
Begin the process by contacting Diane Jensen. If you have interest, questions, or concerns, simply e-mail Diane at diane@jensenlearning.com. Her phone number is (808) 552-0110 (after 9 am Pacific Standard Time).
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