Marjorie S. Schiering taught the use of interdisciplinary methods for the diverse learner using active engagement strategies in reading and thinking skills involving character development and SEL over five decades. From teaching children to read at the first, third, fifth and sixth grade levels, using student-centered differentiated instructional strategies for learners, the author became an international presenter, university professor of ELA, reading, children’s literature, short stories, children’s, and textbook author on topics involving preventing school violence, teaching creativity and interactive workbooks, to name three.