Making Tomorrow Conference: University of Victoria
May 1, 2010
 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER for 2010

		Gary Anaka: Biography Early Childhood Education Gary Anaka is one of the top Brain-Based Learning facilitators in BC today. He received his certification from the Jensen Learning Institute in San Diego, California, a world class teacher training facility. He is a pioneer in the exciting new field of Applied Educational Neuroscience. Gary is a retired Learning Assistance specialist with over 30 quality years of classroom teaching experience. He is a study skills expert and a Brain Gymnastics coach. Gary has presented professional development workshop to thousands of teachers, care givers, parents and children all over BC since 1997. His energetic and lively sessions model meaningful and practical support for helping children to reach their potential. If you want to help children today, you need to begin with their brain. Gary’s sessions are always filled with humour to grow the brain and optimism to support teachers, care givers and parents to help children to become life long learners. He is a motivational teacher whose engaging, high-energy sessions have been called, both professionally and personally, life changing. Gary is the author of two books: Your Magical Brain: How It Learns Best, a resource book for teachers and parents; and Brain Wellness The Secrets For Longevity. The scope of his work can be viewed at www.braincoach.ca.