“After multiple college degrees and additional certification coursework, time with my family is more important to me in the afternoon and evening rather than traveling to a college and spending ’seat time’ in a classroom. This format allowed me to work in the very early morning and/or night while my family was sleeping. Furthermore, I found the content of this course to be very practical and based on the true practice of successful educators. I found the video presentations to be most excellent. The book readings were very concise, applicable to the educational setting and very readable. Thank You!”
Roger Howard, Independence, OH
“I enjoyed taking this course because of the content and the way in which it was presented. The information covered in this course is relevant to my everyday teaching and coaching profession. Many graduate courses that I have taken deal with topics or information that I cannot use or apply on a daily basis. Creating positive attitudes and environments for success were very helpful topics that were covered. Overall, the videos and articles will help me become a better leader and role model for young kids. I would definitely take another video course like this one.”
Mark Church, Roscommon, MI
“This class has been an energizer. I think I will be a happier teacher in the fall because I have so many new and worthwhile ideas to bring my teaching to life. This video class is well organized and methodically laid out. It was very easy to follow. I knew what I had to do before I began each assignment. I plan to recommend this class to other teachers at my school!”
Priscilla Doland, Bellevue, IA
“Creating an Environment for Success is a positive course that stimulates a personal desire to become a great person. The constant positive thoughts motivated me to read thoroughly, rewind the videos, think about ways to make a difference and correctly answer each question. This type of course is ideal for me. I have two very active young girls, I’m very involved in my teaching, coach golf, own a home, have a wife……..all of which take time to be done effectively. This course allowed me to work at my own pace and truly has gotten me to act on being a better coach, teacher, father and husband. Thank You!”
Harry Haylock, Turner, ME
“I am so thankful that one of my preschool parents recommended this course to me. I found the material to be relevant, informative, applicable to my positions of teacher and director, and at times, quite inspiring. The format was great for a busy teacher. The presenters each had a somewhat different viewpoint and they all had points to make to improve a person’s teaching and/or coaching. The change in format was also beneficial – I’m glad that you included a few books and articles to read. I think that there was a good balance in the materials, with some of it being practical and some of it inspirational. As a teacher who has daily contact with preschoolers and their parents it is beneficial to have both. I felt that the emphasis on goal setting, communication, and being positive and loving were especially valuable.”
Joan Prusinski, Westlake, OH
“I wasn’t sure what to expect when my wife talked me into taking this class. I had never taken a class this way before and wasn’t real comfortable trying it. However, after taking this class, I am glad I did. I thought the content was extremely informative and pertained to me more than several other classes that I have taken in the past. I like how the information was presented in a way that it could be used in both my coaching and teaching careers. I have already started to look at when a good time to take another of these courses would be. Thank you for the excellent class.”
Travis Nuss, Gowrie, IA
“This is my third class and was by far my favorite – and I plan on taking the new one as well! I was able to acquire several strategies and techniques that I look forward to using next year in my classroom. The course did a great job of reinforcing and connecting the information from the Leading to Make a Difference and Teaching to Impact Lives classes that I took earlier this year.”
Debbie Graven, IL
“This course was well developed and thorough. The content was excellent and covered many aspects of making an environment that students will feel safe in, and motivated to learn. The ideas that I got from the videos and text will help me in teaching 8th grade math next year. This is the first time that I have taken a video course and for all the reasons above, I will definitely consider taking another class like this one.”
Betty Foxhoven, Council Bluffs, IA
“Creating an Environment for Success is the third course I have taken through Educational Resources of MN. As the first two courses were, this was also an excellent course. Once again you have found excellent presenters and included a text that was both informative and inspirational. I highly recommend this course to anyone working with students/athletes and believe it will inspire others in creating their own environments for success.”
Rich Rogers, Troy, PA
“Creating an Environment was excellent. It contained practical, helpful information. I found it not only applied to coaching but was very applicable to the higher mathematics classes I teach. The information presented can be used on the athletic field or in the classroom. Both require the concepts and strategies discussed to be successful. I would definitely recommend this course to other teachers. Thank you.”
S. Lynn Thieman, Colome, SD
“I believe this course was excellent. The course objectives were concise and the lessons were appropriate for the content of the class. Taking this course has certainly benefited me in my current position. ”
Jim Boyter, Minooka, IL
“I thought the course was excellent. I received so many practical ideas that are proven. I really liked the emphasis on coaching, with some educational information infused. I believe that these Educational Resources offerings are some of the best masters courses available. I have learned so much more than any other courses I have taken and I have a Masters plus 30 credits. I really liked the Success Perfect book. I believe this course has made me a better teacher and a better coach. I am looking forward to another course like this one.”
Shelly Koch, Fall River, WI
“Creating an Environment for Success was a great course! I loved the variety of information that was covered and the content was awesome. People you could relate to gave the video presentations and the material is applicable and useful. I loved being able to pace myself through the course and completing it in the comfort of my own house! I better understand how students think and react because of this course. Thus, I am more prepared to be a great leader for them. I would most definitely take another video course like this one!”
Amanda Cochran
“What a great course! It reinforces tried and true success principles and also gives many practical ideas for the classroom. The course is straightforward without a lot of the “fluff” of other courses.”
Jim Chatel, Evart, MI
Middle School Science
“Once again, this course has proven to be an invaluable resources to me as both a teacher and a coach. The strategies were clearly defined, the inspirational speakers were dynamic, and the coursework was easily completed. And, finally, the the videos are available in DVD format! Thanks again for a great graduate course!”
Tami Anderson, Kearney, NE
“After multiple college degrees and additional certification coursework, time with my family is more important to me in the afternoon and evening rather than traveling to a college and spending ’seat time’ in a classroom. This format allowed me to work in the very early morning and/or night while my family was sleeping. Furthermore, I found the content of this course to be very practical and based on the true practice of successful educators. I found the video presentations to be most excellent. The book readings were very concise, applicable to the educational setting and very readable. Thank You!”
Roger Howard, Independence, OH
“I enjoyed taking this course because of the content and the way in which it was presented. The information covered in this course is relevant to my everyday teaching and coaching profession. Many graduate courses that I have taken deal with topics or information that I cannot use or apply on a daily basis. Creating positive attitudes and environments for success were very helpful topics that were covered. Overall, the videos and articles will help me become a better leader and role model for young kids. I would definitely take another video course like this one.”
Mark Church, Roscommon, MI
“This class has been an energizer. I think I will be a happier teacher in the fall because I have so many new and worthwhile ideas to bring my teaching to life. This video class is well organized and methodically laid out. It was very easy to follow. I knew what I had to do before I began each assignment. I plan to recommend this class to other teachers at my school!”
Priscilla Doland, Bellevue, IA
“Creating an Environment for Success is a positive course that stimulates a personal desire to become a great person. The constant positive thoughts motivated me to read thoroughly, rewind the videos, think about ways to make a difference and correctly answer each question. This type of course is ideal for me. I have two very active young girls, I’m very involved in my teaching, coach golf, own a home, have a wife……..all of which take time to be done effectively. This course allowed me to work at my own pace and truly has gotten me to act on being a better coach, teacher, father and husband. Thank You!”
Harry Haylock, Turner, ME
“I am so thankful that one of my preschool parents recommended this course to me. I found the material to be relevant, informative, applicable to my positions of teacher and director, and at times, quite inspiring. The format was great for a busy teacher. The presenters each had a somewhat different viewpoint and they all had points to make to improve a person’s teaching and/or coaching. The change in format was also beneficial – I’m glad that you included a few books and articles to read. I think that there was a good balance in the materials, with some of it being practical and some of it inspirational. As a teacher who has daily contact with preschoolers and their parents it is beneficial to have both. I felt that the emphasis on goal setting, communication, and being positive and loving were especially valuable.”
Joan Prusinski, Westlake, OH
“I wasn’t sure what to expect when my wife talked me into taking this class. I had never taken a class this way before and wasn’t real comfortable trying it. However, after taking this class, I am glad I did. I thought the content was extremely informative and pertained to me more than several other classes that I have taken in the past. I like how the information was presented in a way that it could be used in both my coaching and teaching careers. I have already started to look at when a good time to take another of these courses would be. Thank you for the excellent class.”
Travis Nuss, Gowrie, IA
“This is my third class and was by far my favorite – and I plan on taking the new one as well! I was able to acquire several strategies and techniques that I look forward to using next year in my classroom. The course did a great job of reinforcing and connecting the information from the Leading to Make a Difference and Teaching to Impact Lives classes that I took earlier this year.”
Debbie Graven, IL
“This course was well developed and thorough. The content was excellent and covered many aspects of making an environment that students will feel safe in, and motivated to learn. The ideas that I got from the videos and text will help me in teaching 8th grade math next year. This is the first time that I have taken a video course and for all the reasons above, I will definitely consider taking another class like this one.”
Betty Foxhoven, Council Bluffs, IA
“Creating an Environment for Success is the third course I have taken through Educational Resources of MN. As the first two courses were, this was also an excellent course. Once again you have found excellent presenters and included a text that was both informative and inspirational. I highly recommend this course to anyone working with students/athletes and believe it will inspire others in creating their own environments for success.”
Rich Rogers, Troy, PA
“Creating an Environment was excellent. It contained practical, helpful information. I found it not only applied to coaching but was very applicable to the higher mathematics classes I teach. The information presented can be used on the athletic field or in the classroom. Both require the concepts and strategies discussed to be successful. I would definitely recommend this course to other teachers. Thank you.”
S. Lynn Thieman, Colome, SD
“I believe this course was excellent. The course objectives were concise and the lessons were appropriate for the content of the class. Taking this course has certainly benefited me in my current position. ”
Jim Boyter, Minooka, IL
“I thought the course was excellent. I received so many practical ideas that are proven. I really liked the emphasis on coaching, with some educational information infused. I believe that these Educational Resources offerings are some of the best masters courses available. I have learned so much more than any other courses I have taken and I have a Masters plus 30 credits. I really liked the Success Perfect book. I believe this course has made me a better teacher and a better coach. I am looking forward to another course like this one.”
Shelly Koch, Fall River, WI
“Creating an Environment for Success was a great course! I loved the variety of information that was covered and the content was awesome. People you could relate to gave the video presentations and the material is applicable and useful. I loved being able to pace myself through the course and completing it in the comfort of my own house! I better understand how students think and react because of this course. Thus, I am more prepared to be a great leader for them. I would most definitely take another video course like this one!”
Amanda Cochran
“What a great course! It reinforces tried and true success principles and also gives many practical ideas for the classroom. The course is straightforward without a lot of the “fluff” of other courses.”
Jim Chatel, Evart, MI
Middle School Science
“Once again, this course has proven to be an invaluable resources to me as both a teacher and a coach. The strategies were clearly defined, the inspirational speakers were dynamic, and the coursework was easily completed. And, finally, the the videos are available in DVD format! Thanks again for a great graduate course!”
Tami Anderson, Kearney, NE