A press conference regarding the newly implemented Marzano teaching method was held in the Dreyfoos Media Center Friday, May 22. The conference was hosted by Palm Beach County’s Department of Professional Development Director, Ms. Kathleen Orloff and Chief of Human Resources Ms. Sandra Gero. The conference featured a panel of speakers including Dr. Robert Marzano, Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts’ principal Susan Atherley, Palm Springs Middle School’s principal Sandy Jinks, Calusa Elementary School’s principal Jamie Wyatt and Acreage Pines Elementary School’s principal, Amy Dujon. Each school represented has worked on implementing the Marzano method throughout this school year, and each discussed their experiences. Dr. Marzano asked each principal  to reflect upon the experience of implementing his method the obstacles they faced. The general consensus was that there was an overall improvement in education and professional growth at each school, and that the largest obstacle was transitioning from the old learning strategies to Marzano. Afterwards, Dr. Marzano and the CEO of the Learning Sciences International Mr. Michael Toth spoke about the benefits of the Marzano program and the example Palm Beach County is providing in implementing Marzano for the rest of the country. The official video of the press conference will be released in the future, and this story will be updated.