“This course contains so much beneficial information and I am planning on buying most of the books. It allowed me to re-evaluate my life and things I do that I now want to change. I am very excited to try these concepts in my classes this fall. I now the knowledge I gained by taking this course will help me to be a better leader and educator. I will strongly recommend this course for fellow educators and I will be encouraging my family and friends to read, ‘Life’s Greatest Lessons.’ Great course!”
Roberta Eisenbeisz, SD
Aberdeen Central Science Teacher
“Connecting With Today’s Youth is a very informative class which offers many new ideas and philosophies that can benefit every teacher in every classroom. Through a wide range of class activities, including small & large group discussions, a teacher will come away feeling confident that they can always find new ways to be more effective in their classroom.”
Matt Kruzich, Centerville, IA
“The amount of quality material we as students are exposed to is staggering; more importantly, it is excellent – it is real, and designed to be of practical application to help an interested individual be a better teacher and/or coach.”
Dean Brunson, Council Bluffs, IA
Physical Education Teacher
“This was a great experience. It was inspiring to take a week to think about and reflect on a part of my life that is so important and gets overlooked during the thick of the school year/season. I gained so many insights and a huge list of things that I want to implement within the next 2 years.”
Pamela Mumm, IA
Vocal Music Director
“This course provided information that would help all educators and coaches ability to improve their connection with today’s student athletes. This course provided a no-nonsense technique instruction to share concerns and provide new techniques for all coaches and educators to take back and use in their professional background.”
John Hearn, IA
Teacher/Coach
“Excellent. I highly recommend this course to all educators and those who work with kids. It should be a required course in the teacher education programs. There was a good variety of activities; readings, videos, physical,etc.. Many good ideas & activities to take back to the classroom for all ages and to help set guidelines for parents.”
Wendy Mibuis, Retired , SD
“This has been a fabulous week. Who says a course has to be stressful to be good. I gained a great deal of practical ideas that not only apply to my teaching/coaching, but to my personal life as well. I met a lot of quality people. It makes me proud to be a teacher.”
Waverly, NE, 5th Grade Teacher
“Great course! Really lifted my spirits and helped me focus on what I can do to be a better teacher.”
Kevin Behrens, David City, NE
“This course has been a tremendous learning tool for me. I have learned many techniques that I can use for the years to come. I like being around other teachers and coaches and sharing ideas. I would recommend this to my colleagues. It is great to receive credits and spend time learning more about your passion.”
Bill Leberman, SD
Parker School District
“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
“This course contains so much beneficial information and I am planning on buying most of the books. It allowed me to re-evaluate my life and things I do that I now want to change. I am very excited to try these concepts in my classes this fall. I now the knowledge I gained by taking this course will help me to be a better leader and educator. I will strongly recommend this course for fellow educators and I will be encouraging my family and friends to read, ‘Life’s Greatest Lessons.’ Great course!”
Roberta Eisenbeisz, SD
Aberdeen Central Science Teacher
“Connecting With Today’s Youth is a very informative class which offers many new ideas and philosophies that can benefit every teacher in every classroom. Through a wide range of class activities, including small & large group discussions, a teacher will come away feeling confident that they can always find new ways to be more effective in their classroom.”
Matt Kruzich, Centerville, IA
“The amount of quality material we as students are exposed to is staggering; more importantly, it is excellent – it is real, and designed to be of practical application to help an interested individual be a better teacher and/or coach.”
Dean Brunson, Council Bluffs, IA
Physical Education Teacher
“This was a great experience. It was inspiring to take a week to think about and reflect on a part of my life that is so important and gets overlooked during the thick of the school year/season. I gained so many insights and a huge list of things that I want to implement within the next 2 years.”
Pamela Mumm, IA
Vocal Music Director
“This course provided information that would help all educators and coaches ability to improve their connection with today’s student athletes. This course provided a no-nonsense technique instruction to share concerns and provide new techniques for all coaches and educators to take back and use in their professional background.”
John Hearn, IA
Teacher/Coach
“Excellent. I highly recommend this course to all educators and those who work with kids. It should be a required course in the teacher education programs. There was a good variety of activities; readings, videos, physical,etc.. Many good ideas & activities to take back to the classroom for all ages and to help set guidelines for parents.”
Wendy Mibuis, Retired , SD
“This has been a fabulous week. Who says a course has to be stressful to be good. I gained a great deal of practical ideas that not only apply to my teaching/coaching, but to my personal life as well. I met a lot of quality people. It makes me proud to be a teacher.”
Waverly, NE, 5th Grade Teacher
“Great course! Really lifted my spirits and helped me focus on what I can do to be a better teacher.”
Kevin Behrens, David City, NE
“This course has been a tremendous learning tool for me. I have learned many techniques that I can use for the years to come. I like being around other teachers and coaches and sharing ideas. I would recommend this to my colleagues. It is great to receive credits and spend time learning more about your passion.”
Bill Leberman, SD
Parker School District
“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