Donald Russell Woodruff
AUTHOR

Donald Russell Woodruff

Education & Learning
Tap the gear icon above to manage new release emails.
Donald Russell Woodruff taught advanced learning strategy courses and vocabulary seminars for Continuing Education and Professional Development Divisions in over 25 colleges and universities - including the University of Texas, the State University of New York, Purdue University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, the University of Nevada (UNLV), Niagara University, Suffolk University, and in various community colleges throughout the United States. His learning techniques have been presented to the staff of NASA Headquarters and have been shared around the world on Voice of America television. He is the author of five audio programs on vocabulary and "high-definition" learning. His book, The Kangaroo Method: How To Unlock Your Verbal Intelligence and Become The Person You Most Want To Be, is used by representatives of the Princeton Review and is becoming a recognized source for back-to-college and career adults who want to gain a fresh start on their academic and career goals.

 In addition, Don has shared the stage with other nationally known learning specialists at international learning symposiums in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. He has been a featured speaker at corporate conventions and has shared his ideas with teachers through in-service training in public and private schools. He has been a guest on over 20 radio and television talk shows and is known for his ability to unpack complex ideas in simple terms. His "accelerated word infusion techniques" and discovery of "verbal blind spots" (words you "know" but cannot define) have raised the consciousness and intelligence of people of all ages and nationalities. 

 Family History 


 Donald Russell Woodruff is the youngest son of Elizabeth Crawford Russell of the Russell family from Wallingford, Connecticut. Elizabeth's father and grandfather, Dr. Donald Russell and Dr. William Russell, were both medical doctors from Yale. Since its inception in 1701, some Russell family members taught and still currently teach at Yale. Rev. Noadiah Russell was one of the ten founders and trustees of Yale College.

 Conversely, Donald Russell Woodruff grew up in Syracuse, New York, during the civil rights and Vietnam War eras and his academic success was a far cry from his family's achievements. Because of doubled vision and dyslexia, Donald found reading a difficult and even painful task yet maintained average grades throughout his education.  


Donald Russell Woodruff is committed to raising consciousness in the field of education. He believes there are no bad students - only bad teachers...those incapable of explaining their subjects in simple terms. He resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Asheville, NC. Contact Donald Russell Woodruff at www.kangaroowisdom.com
Read more Read less

The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

Featured Article: The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

Best Sellers

Product list
  • The Kangaroo Method cover art

    Price: $8.71 or 1 Credit

    Sale price: $8.71 or 1 Credit

    Try for $0.00