Empowering Educators
— Robert Patch, Teacher, Our Lady of Lourdes School, West Islip, NY
About Us
Our professional learning features approaches to instruction that improve student performance and foster the acquisition of literacy skills. Made Manifest’s success has been based on our ability to understand and meet the specific needs of teachers and to customize our staff development to meet their goals and objectives.
Dana Unger, Our Founder
Dana Unger, owner and lead professional developer, has over 19 years of experience designing and running customized workshops for the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University, eChalk, and Learning.com. She has conducted professional development sessions for hundreds of school districts including the Mount Vernon City School District, Hempstead School District, Yonkers Public Schools, Katonah-Lewisboro School District, Rye Neck Public Schools, Nyack Public Schools, the Sullivan County School District and the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Dana holds an MA in Instructional Technology and Media in Education and an Ed. M. in special education with an emphasis in assistive technology from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Additional Team Members
Dana manages several teachers/professional developers to train teachers. Please reach out and she will develop a customized proposal to meet your needs.
Together as a group we learn new technology in a hands-on, relaxed environment and focus on ways to integrate across the curriculum, specifically gathering and applying resources related to the core curriculum standards.
Mentoring + Coaching
Made Manifest LLC has extensive experience working alongside teachers and the students in classrooms across the tri-state area.
After several mini-lessons on focused technology, teachers will work on a related project plan during the workshops and we will then mentor them in the classroom and online to implement the plan. This model has proven extremely effective in giving teachers the confidence they need to "move to the next level of learning."
Please contact Dana Unger at danaunger@mademanifest.com
for specific project examples.
Custom Workshops
Made Manifest LLC offers an array of workshops which can be tailored for your district,
school or organization for full or half-day time periods.
Instructional Technology Workshops
We offer customized workshops on a variety of topics designed to meet a district's growing needs
Mentoring and Coaching
We will consult with administration on goals and objectives and set up a coaching schedule geared specifically towards moving teachers to the next level of learning.
Turn Key Training Sessions
We offer sessions specifically designed to turn-key to staff in your buildings, so that they become the experts and 'go to' contacts within your organization, saving time and money, and building infrastructure.
1:1 Sessions All Day Long
Get your specific questions answered in a welcoming, fun and engaging session. Teachers can use our appointment booking tool to get their questions answered during planning periods, Lunch & Learns, etc.
Webinars
We are currently offering webinars on a variety of topics related to GSuite for Education and Microsoft in Education, web-based educational tools and more.
Our Clients
In every consulting situation, I survey participants to
carefully meet the needs of everyone involved.
Technology expertise is not an issue, as everyone learns,
and everyone leaves with a smile on their face.
K-12 Schools:
Book professional learning with
Made Manifest LLC
A ‘Game Changer’ for your Entering/Emerging Multilingual Learners using equipment and tools you already have.
At Made Manifest, we provide professional development tailored to the specific needs of your school. Our services include:
Train the Trainer sessions to equip ENL, technology, and general education teachers
Small group training embedded within faculty PLCs/1:1 coaching and check ins
Presentations at faculty meetings
In-class mentoring and coaching for teachers and students
Our engaging and interactive trainings focus on leveraging FREE translation tools you already have - Microsoft Translator, PowerPoint Live Captions, Present Live, Immersive Reader, Lens, Reading Coach, and more. We'll show your teachers how to effectively incorporate these tools into classroom instruction.
The best part? These powerful resources are already at your fingertips - let us help you unlock their full potential!
Contact Dana Unger at danaunger@mademanifest.com or 917-584-8141 to discuss professional development for your school.