Dr. Payne is the author of more than a dozen books, a speaker, a publisher, and a life-long educator. She is also the founder of aha! Process, Inc. Her most

famous work, at least for educators, is A

Framework for Understanding Poverty: a Cognitive Approach. Her book has sold

more than 1.5 million copies and is the 2014 winner of the Revere Award-The

Golden Lamp!This summer

she spoke with the teachers, administrators and school staff of all of our

member systems.

Dr. Payne

talked about how poverty situations impact learning and affect the children and

families who the schools serve. She explained the Hidden Rules among classes

and talked about the differences between men and women and why they are

important to know and understand.She

addressed the importance of relationship building between the staff and

families to encourage participation in classes as well as the school as a whole.

Dr. Payne

was inspiring and encouraging. After speaking for the day, I was able to talk

with her about her work.

I hope that

her thoughts will encourage you to learn more about how to work with children

and families who are impacted by generational poverty.   Length: 23:49