Neil Haley Interviews Author, Speaker, and Educator Phyl T. Macomber

Phyl's book, “The Power of T.H.E. P.A.C.T.” was published in 2010 when the framework first launched. Simply put, T.H.E. P.A.C.T. simplifies learning for children of any age, which in turn simplifies teaching for teachers of any grade. And, it is bridging the gap between special ed and gen ed with meaningful inclusion of learners with disabilities - including those with special needs (which has been my speciality since my fellowship at Johns Hopkins). She is thrilled to be able to share success stories as T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is being implemented in various locations around the US - including Alaska and Hawaii, some of the provinces in Canada, and parts of Australia and Italy. 

In addition to the first book (I am currently working on Book 2),  an “App System” for T.H.E. P.A.C.T. called the "iPACT”  went live in the Apple App Store in October of 2014. 211 app activities are housed within this system - for connect-the-dots instruction - and it offers teaching staff differentiated templates for the four modules of the framework, each aligned to the Common Core Strands, which are Learn About, Read About, Write About, and Talk About. You can find out more  at www.AboutTHEPACT.com. 

In addition, Phyl has also been featured in an international bestselling trilogy called the Common Threads by Dr. Shellie Hipsky, President of Inspiring Lives International, who interviewed 100 empowering women from around the globe who are making a difference. Avaialable on Amazon.com.