Meet The Author

Steven Northup is a 35-year public school teacher as well as a graduate-level teacher-of-teachers.  His expertise comes from an unquenchable desire to uncover the secrets of brain-based teaching, captivating communication, and the mysteries of human behavior. In other words, blending the Art of Teaching with the Science of People. He is also an author, speaker, mentor, and musician. Teaching is his gift and passion, and his mission is to encourage and empower Engaging Educators Today. 

COMMENTS FROM REAL TEACHERS…(9)

“After finishing my first graduate course with Steven, I knew that it would certainly not be my last. His instruction is always above the creative edge – a dynamic personality that brings the best out of all his teachers.  

He is a true “Educator”!

Beth Conroy –  Belleville East High School

“Steven’s passion and excitement for teaching are evident. His professionalism and relaxed style will give you insight into your students, but more importantly will give you insight into yourself, and how to improve your teaching!  He has a passion for teaching and inspiring educators.”

Christina Frank – Avery Elementary

“Steven is an awesome instructor!  It was great to have an instructor who actually models the content strategies continually in his teaching! I did not dread going to class because I knew I was going to learn valuable information relevant to my classroom.  I feel refreshed and excited to implement these new strategies in my classroom this year!” 

Julie Swigonski – Benton Elementary

“If I were to describe Steven in one word, it would be ‘Passion’.  He is passionate about teaching, but more importantly, Steven is passionate about making sure that his students ‘Learn’.   Thank you, Steven, for the Great strategies, techniques, and inspiration.”

Suzy McDaniel - Carriel Jr. High

​"Steven is professional and interesting and made the content applicable to the classroom. The time flew by because his instruction is fun and engaging, and the ideas were relevant and practical to the real classroom.  He can change your whole outlook on student learning! "

Letha Wilson -  Casey Middle School​

“When I signed up for Steven’s Cooperative Learning and Student Engagement classes, I felt that I knew a lot about both.  And yet, with these classes, one is able to experience real Cooperation and Engagement, from a student’s perspective, under the leadership of one with true expertise in ‘meshing’ content with the invaluable social skills needed today! ” 

April Sabolay – Central Jr. High

“It is so refreshing to take courses where the professor is modeling the pedagogy that is being taught. Steven is knowledgeable, highly experienced, and creates a comfortable environment that promotes a lot of collaboration, creativity, and idea-sharing. There are so many applicable strategies, for all learners, that it’s hard to describe!  Steven’s classes should be a prerequisite for all educators.  They are by far the most beneficial and interesting classes I’ve ever taken. 

(And I’ve taken a lot!) 

I only wish I had known about them sooner!!”

Rachel Gasawski - Wydown Middle School​

“Steven’s classes are not what you’d expect from a graduate course, and I have been so happy with the outcome.  They are engaging, fast-paced, collaborative, and Valuable.  Everything we did had value and meaning!.”

Chelsea Hummert - Freeburg Elementary

“I've had many bad experiences with graduate courses in the past 35 years that I've been teaching. Most of them were boring and not practical at all. But that has definitely NOT been the case with this course! I learned a great deal and it has definitely not been boring! Steven was focused (as he should be) on making the course PRACTICAL! He asked us what we wanted to get out of the course and then provided it.  It has been the most useful graduate course I’ve ever taken, and I have a Master’s plus 24!  

Thank you, Steven!”

David Fahrner - Althoff High School (Science)

(lots more available upon request)