Laughing Matters with Dr. Mary Bigler
When
Tuesday November 28, 2017: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Add to Calendar / Add to Google Calendar
Where
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Description
Laugh and learn with internationally known educator, author, and humorist, Dr. Mary Bigler, as she shares memorable stories, humorous insights and solid ideas for dealing with the challenges of life. She will discuss the importance of great expectations, positive attitudes and a sense of humor in dealing with others. You won’t want to miss this dynamic, inspiring and fun-filled presentation.
Dr. Mary Bigler has been teaching, speaking, writing, and inspiring for more than fifty years. From pre-school teacher to college professor, in classrooms and lecture halls throughout the United States, Africa and Europe, Mary has spent her life promoting literacy, advocating for children and celebrating the joys of teaching, learning and living. She has shared the podium with such notables as Jesse Jackson, Zig Zigler, and Goldie Hawn.
She is an award-winning professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Eastern Michigan University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate literacy courses. Dr. Bigler has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. She is regularly featured on BYU Radio World's Awaiting Children’s Literature show. Dr. Bigler is a past president of the Michigan Reading Association, appears in Who’s Who of American Women, and is the author of the highly acclaimed book "Mary Bigler’s Lessons Learned."
Library Event
Subjects
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Adult
Lectures/Panel Discussions