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Roberta "Bobbi" DePorter is the President of Learning Forum and co-founder of the SuperCamp program. Learning Forum Inc. ... SuperCamp is an international educational summer camp program which introduces students to accelerated learning academic skills and life skills. ...


In the late-1970s, DePorter was co-founder of the Burklyn Business School in Vermont – an avante-garde school that taught traditional business subjects in a non-traditional manner. DePorter studied with Dr. Georgi Lozanov, who developed accelerated learning, and applied his methods at the school. Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 43th 24,923 km² 130 km 260 km 3. ... Georgi Lozanov is a Bulgarian educator and psychologist who emerged in the 1970s as a leading figure in the field of accelerated learning with his theory of suggestopedia where various techniques, including breathing and music, were found to enhance learning. ... Accelerated Language Learning methods in education in general are many and varied. ...


In 1982, DePorter teamed-up with Eric Jensen to co-found SuperCamp – a summer camp program designed to introduce teenagers to accelerated learning academic skills and valuable life skills. The SuperCamp program is now run by Learning Forum and is held annually at several locations across the United States and around the world. Since 1982, more than 30,000 students worldwide have attended SuperCamp. 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Eric Jensen is the founder and President of Jensen Learning Corporation Inc. ... Summer camp, principally a North American phenomenon, is a common destination for children and teenagers during the summer months. ...


DePorter is the author or co-author of ten books:

  • Quantum Learning: Unleashing the Genius in You
  • Quantum Business: Achieveing Success through Quantum Learning
  • Quantum Teaching: Orchestrating Student Success
  • The 8 Keys of Excellence: Principles to Live By
  • Quantum Memory: Working Magic with Your Memory
  • Quantum Notes: Whole-Brain Approaches to Note-Taking
  • Quantum Pathways: Discovering Your Personal Learning Style
  • Quantum Reading: The Power to Read Your Best
  • Quantum Thinking: Creative Thinking, Planning and Problem Solving
  • Quantum Writing: How to Write Like a Pro

DePorter's books have been published in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Indonesia and Brazil.


DePorter is a past President of the International Alliance for Learning, and a past Chairman the San Diego Chamber of Commerce's Business Roundtable for Best Educational Practices. Nickname: Americas Finest City Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Chambers of commerce are business advocacy groups which are usually not associated with government. ...


Bobbi DePorter is the mother of Grant DePorter, a Chicago restaurateur who came to worldwide prominence in 2004 when he paid US$113,824.16 for a baseball which a fan had unwittingly deflected out of the hands of a Chicago Cubs player (thus contributing to the team's defeat in the 2003 National League Championship Series), and then having the ball blown-up in a nationally televised event intended to help end the "Curse of the Billy Goat" which had afflicted the Cubs since 1945. Grant DePorter (born November 7, 1964) is a restaurateur from Chicago, USA, who came to prominence in 2004 after paying US$113,824. ... Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Official website: http://egov. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876-present) Central Division (1994-present) East Division (1969-1993) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1908 â€¢ 1907 NL Pennants (16) 1945 â€¢ 1938 â€¢ 1935 â€¢ 1932 1929 â€¢ 1918 â€¢ 1910 â€¢ 1908 1907 â€¢ 1906 â€¢ 1886 â€¢ 1885 1882 â€¢ 1881 â€¢ 1880 â€¢ 1876 Central Division titles (1) 2003 East Division... The 2003 National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 7 to 15, 2003 to determine the champion of the National League, between the Central Division champion Chicago Cubs and the wild-card qualifying Florida Marlins. ... The Curse of the Billy Goat, or Billy Goat Curse (curse supposedly began in 1945) is the name of an urban myth, superstition, or scapegoat used to explain the World Series drought that Major League Baseballs Chicago Cubs have had to endure since their last appearance in the 1945... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...


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2006 Fast 50 -- Global Readers' Challenge (6266 words)
Bobbi DePorter’s perception, foresight, and flexibility have allowed her to trace trends in learning and education, youth achievement, and life meaning and build her business around these changing needs.
Bobbi Deporter's vision for all kids to learn is both inspiring and contagious to all of those who have the opprotunity to hear.
Bobbi DePorter continues to hold the goals in very high esteem and to do everything within her power to enable the personnel and the programs they pursue to reach ever higher plateaus.
Accelerated Learning by Bobbi De Porter (2418 words)
Bobbi DePorter is President of Learning Forum, producing Quantum Learning and SuperCamp programs for students, teachers, schools and organizations across the United States as well as in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
During Bobbi's nearly 30 years in education, she has been involved in many industry organizations including serving as president of the International Alliance for Learning, and current chair of the Best Practices in Education project for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Bobbi is the author of several books on learning and teaching including Quantum Learning: Unleashing the Genius in You, Quantum Business: Achieving Success Through Quantum Learning, Quantum Teaching: Orchestrating Student Success and The 8 Keys of Excellence: Principles to Live By.
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