“This single week of instruction is more worthwhile than an entire year of in-service. Each day provides something positive that can be used in practice or in the classroom as well.”
Mike Davis, Atlantic, IA
Art Education
“This course is a great rejuvenator! It is extremely important that professionals have the opportunity to openly discuss applications of the positive techniques that are used by co-professionals. The insight that the readings lend and videos give were super! I recommend this for all people who work with others in any profession. It is an extremely high quality, well mapped out course.”
Patrick Kopst, IA
East Marshall Middle School Educator
“This course has been very beneficial and worthwhile. I have a new attitude and outlook towards students and athletes. Some of the main points discussed were setting goals, remaining positive, parent involvement, success, life is hard, etc….. Excellent! This class is very applicable, where as other classes I have taken don’t always apply to what I’m teaching. I can take this information back into the classroom and to my athletic team.”
Kim Zimmerman, SD
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
“I have taken away many ideas and concepts that are beneficial to me as a teacher/coach. I liked the format of the course because it allowed me to grow professionally in a manner that fit my busy summer schedule.”
Matthew Manson, IA
Webster City, HS Science
“This course is well designed! I feel that this course was challenging, eye-opening and an excellent resource.”
Camela Hill, IA
Centerville CSD HS English, Yearbook Advisor
“Excellent! Covers all important aspects of teaching & coaching. Most were ideas that I can take directly from here to the athletic field or classroom.”
Scott Hadorn, Sturgis, SD
Science Teacher & Coach
“The course was very informative. The books and videos were great. A lot of information was presented but Matt did an exceptional job of directing the class in a manner that resulted in a successful week.”
Dak Rasmussen, IA
Pella H.S. Social Studies Teacher & Coach
“This course did an excellent job of teaching us different ways to connect with students and athletes. I like the atmosphere of sharing ideas and knowing their is no right or wrong answer.”
Darin Michels, IA
Physical Education Health, Boys Golf
“Great course – this is just another example of the great types of people in the Ed./Coaching profession. One of the great things I love about courses like these are the interaction with other people in the same profession. Keep offering these courses.”
Jim Jacobsen, Waveryly, NE
Teacher/Coach
“I enjoyed this class because the dialogue was good and challenging. The readings and videos were a strong source of information and theory while the discussions helped clarify all the information given. The resources I gained from both the instructor and each other are invaluable. I especially liked the 20 Life Lessons book and the team building book. The questions in the books were great and I plan on using a few in our locker room during the season.”
Stacey Ruff, IA
Volleyball Coach
“The material presented is just what I needed in working with people both young and old in leadership positions. The use of the book, ‘Life’s Greatest Lessons’, was a plus for me. I plan on using that in my classroom and on the basketball court.”
Kris Spiegler, IA
Teacher/BB Coach
“Great reflection class. Every season we strive to improve & gather ideas to make our teams better. This class helped gather information from several professionals to use in the future.”
Karla Weber, IA
Wellness Education/Swim Coach
“The number one reason I chose this class over other options is the relevancy of the material. I think the topics covered are important and the course is set up in a way that ideas and strategies for success are shared. Everyone adds to the discussions and feels like they had a chance to contribute. It is well led but the students certainly contribute to the learning experience.”
Todd Troutman, IA
Athletic Director
“This was a good course and I feel that I learned quite a lot. The intensity of the week builds a feeling of family, such as what we want to happen in our classrooms.”
Laura Engelhardt, IA
Chariton Middle School Lang. Arts Instructor
“The class was very organized and the material was very motivational. Not only for teaching purposes but for my personal life as well. I learned a lot form others sharing their personal experiences. I gained a lot of information.”
Jennifer Heath, Atlantic, IA
Special Ed. Teacher
“This single week of instruction is more worthwhile than an entire year of in-service. Each day provides something positive that can be used in practice or in the classroom as well.”
Mike Davis, Atlantic, IA
Art Education
“This course is a great rejuvenator! It is extremely important that professionals have the opportunity to openly discuss applications of the positive techniques that are used by co-professionals. The insight that the readings lend and videos give were super! I recommend this for all people who work with others in any profession. It is an extremely high quality, well mapped out course.”
Patrick Kopst, IA
East Marshall Middle School Educator
“This course has been very beneficial and worthwhile. I have a new attitude and outlook towards students and athletes. Some of the main points discussed were setting goals, remaining positive, parent involvement, success, life is hard, etc….. Excellent! This class is very applicable, where as other classes I have taken don’t always apply to what I’m teaching. I can take this information back into the classroom and to my athletic team.”
Kim Zimmerman, SD
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
“I have taken away many ideas and concepts that are beneficial to me as a teacher/coach. I liked the format of the course because it allowed me to grow professionally in a manner that fit my busy summer schedule.”
Matthew Manson, IA
Webster City, HS Science
“This course is well designed! I feel that this course was challenging, eye-opening and an excellent resource.”
Camela Hill, IA
Centerville CSD HS English, Yearbook Advisor
“Excellent! Covers all important aspects of teaching & coaching. Most were ideas that I can take directly from here to the athletic field or classroom.”
Scott Hadorn, Sturgis, SD
Science Teacher & Coach
“The course was very informative. The books and videos were great. A lot of information was presented but Matt did an exceptional job of directing the class in a manner that resulted in a successful week.”
Dak Rasmussen, IA
Pella H.S. Social Studies Teacher & Coach
“This course did an excellent job of teaching us different ways to connect with students and athletes. I like the atmosphere of sharing ideas and knowing their is no right or wrong answer.”
Darin Michels, IA
Physical Education Health, Boys Golf
“Great course – this is just another example of the great types of people in the Ed./Coaching profession. One of the great things I love about courses like these are the interaction with other people in the same profession. Keep offering these courses.”
Jim Jacobsen, Waveryly, NE
Teacher/Coach
“I enjoyed this class because the dialogue was good and challenging. The readings and videos were a strong source of information and theory while the discussions helped clarify all the information given. The resources I gained from both the instructor and each other are invaluable. I especially liked the 20 Life Lessons book and the team building book. The questions in the books were great and I plan on using a few in our locker room during the season.”
Stacey Ruff, IA
Volleyball Coach
“The material presented is just what I needed in working with people both young and old in leadership positions. The use of the book, ‘Life’s Greatest Lessons’, was a plus for me. I plan on using that in my classroom and on the basketball court.”
Kris Spiegler, IA
Teacher/BB Coach
“Great reflection class. Every season we strive to improve & gather ideas to make our teams better. This class helped gather information from several professionals to use in the future.”
Karla Weber, IA
Wellness Education/Swim Coach
“The number one reason I chose this class over other options is the relevancy of the material. I think the topics covered are important and the course is set up in a way that ideas and strategies for success are shared. Everyone adds to the discussions and feels like they had a chance to contribute. It is well led but the students certainly contribute to the learning experience.”
Todd Troutman, IA
Athletic Director
“This was a good course and I feel that I learned quite a lot. The intensity of the week builds a feeling of family, such as what we want to happen in our classrooms.”
Laura Engelhardt, IA
Chariton Middle School Lang. Arts Instructor
“The class was very organized and the material was very motivational. Not only for teaching purposes but for my personal life as well. I learned a lot form others sharing their personal experiences. I gained a lot of information.”
Jennifer Heath, Atlantic, IA
Special Ed. Teacher