“I thought the course was excellent. As a head football coach and history teacher it was immediately relevant and applicable to my positions. Unlike other graduate courses, it was more directly applicable. I really enjoyed the ability to take the course at my own pace with the DVD’s and readings. I think reflecting and organizing the material presented will help me to be a better leader and to make more of a difference in the lives of the young people I work with.”
John Boles, Perrysburg, OH
“I found the course, Leading to Make a Difference, to be motivational and inspirational. The course focused my attention on the other aspects involved in teaching students besides content. I am a high school mathematics teacher and most of the courses I have previously taken taught me a variety of instructional strategies to use in the classroom. This course taught me about the life lessons that I need to be teaching my students. The course has taught me how to become a more positive thinker, to be an ‘Instrument of Inspiration’ to my students, and how to communicate better with my children, students, colleagues, family and friends. Thank you for such a powerful course.”
Stefanie Greeve, Geneva, IL
“I have enjoyed Leading to Make a Difference. I feel that this course would be worthwhile for every coach or teacher to take. I felt reenergized after taking this course. I couldn’t wait to incorporate many of the ideas presented in this course into my teaching and coaching methods. Obviously, this course was developed by educators who understand the situations coaches and teachers face in education today.”
Randy Dostal, Cedar Rapids, IA
“Outstanding course! I was able to take a great deal of information out of these lessons. I feel this was a great class to take as my first course in pursuing my Masters Degree. I would recommend this course to anyone!”
Jared Keaveny, Campbell, MN
“As an educator and coach for over 20 years and also as an activities director secretary for the past few years, I found Leading to Make a Difference both motivating and enlightening. Some of these videos should be shown to every employee of a school district, not just teachers and coaches and maybe even to the community as a whole. Many of the principles and ideas shared could be put to daily use by everyone in a community. It goes back to the old saying, “it takes a whole village to raise a child.” Many of the concepts and strategies discussed really caused me to think and reflect on not just my teaching and coaching, but just in dealing with today’s youth in general. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of children.”
Lisa Connell, Harlan, IA
“After twenty-five years of teaching, I am still learning! Leading to Make a Difference provided many ideas to improve the self-image, attitude, and responsibility of both teacher and student. Great lessons – great applications! Thanks!”
Mary Thompson, Sioux City, IA
“Leading to Make a Difference was a great class for beginning teachers clear up to veteran teachers. No matter how long you have been teaching this course challenges you to reflect on your current methods of teaching and determine what areas you can improve on to become a more effective leader.”
Andrew Fenstermaker, North Liberty, IA
“The course was great in many ways. First the structure and method of curriculum delivery fit into my very busy professional and personal life. I was able to gain great knowledge of strategies and concepts that will icrease me professionally on my own timeline. The curriculum gave me lessons and ideas that are practical and will actually work in my classroom and on the field. by ending the course with the making of an action plan, it gives you something to put in place at the present. This all based on strategies learned throughout the course, which makes for a very practical culminating activity that will be used.”
Patrick F. Fee, Weyauwega, WI
“This class was very informative. It offered many practical strategies that can be implemented easily and effectively. I would recommend this class to my peers.”
Shelly Baumgartner, Little Falls, MN
“Class was outstanding. 3rd class I have taken in your series and in each one of them I have used many ideas. ALL aspects of this class were excellent. I enjoyed all presenters and got a great amount of info that will help me be a better teacher/coach. Thank you. Outstanding course!”
Tom Chase, Weyauwega, WI
“I have really enjoyed this course. This is the first DVD course I have ever taken. I think it was well organized and thought out. I am a high school vocal music teacher and I have 27 years of teaching experience. Even with all of my experience the information provided has been and will be very helpful in my future teaching. I feel that my teaching has been quite successful, but with the help of this course I think my students and I will feel even more successful in the coming year!”
Tim Gansebom, Norfolk, NE
“This course was fun for me to complete. It was thought provoking and relevant to what I do for a living. It offers practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. The directions were clear and easy to understand so that there was no question about what was required to complete it.”
Julie Klein, Mitchell, NE
“I thought this course was incredibly beneficial. This course was much more “practical” than many other courses. The ability to implement what you’ve learned is fairly simple. The information is delivered in a very effective, clear and concise way. I’m not sure I can fully explain how much this course will have benefited me. I have so many new directions I would like to head in. It also made me rethink a lot of what I am currently doing.”
Kenyon Commins, Cincinnati, OH
“This course is an excellent way to earn college credit and earning it while you truly enhance yourself as a teacher or coach. The information in this course was informative, current, and transforming. I have benefitted from the information by allowing me to learn, enhance and improve as a teacher and coach. My kids noticed a difference too!”
Peter Waltz, Algona, IA
“I thoroughly enjoyed this graduate course. First of all, the way it was set up so that you can go at your own pace is excellent. You can watch the DVD’s on your own time, pause and take notes, making sure you get all the information down. I only wish I had taken this course many years ago, there is so much valuable information! It is truly something that should not just be available to graduate students! WOW!!
Patty Foley, Lima, OH
“I thought the course was excellent. As a head football coach and history teacher it was immediately relevant and applicable to my positions. Unlike other graduate courses, it was more directly applicable. I really enjoyed the ability to take the course at my own pace with the DVD’s and readings. I think reflecting and organizing the material presented will help me to be a better leader and to make more of a difference in the lives of the young people I work with.”
John Boles, Perrysburg, OH
“I found the course, Leading to Make a Difference, to be motivational and inspirational. The course focused my attention on the other aspects involved in teaching students besides content. I am a high school mathematics teacher and most of the courses I have previously taken taught me a variety of instructional strategies to use in the classroom. This course taught me about the life lessons that I need to be teaching my students. The course has taught me how to become a more positive thinker, to be an ‘Instrument of Inspiration’ to my students, and how to communicate better with my children, students, colleagues, family and friends. Thank you for such a powerful course.”
Stefanie Greeve, Geneva, IL
“I have enjoyed Leading to Make a Difference. I feel that this course would be worthwhile for every coach or teacher to take. I felt reenergized after taking this course. I couldn’t wait to incorporate many of the ideas presented in this course into my teaching and coaching methods. Obviously, this course was developed by educators who understand the situations coaches and teachers face in education today.”
Randy Dostal, Cedar Rapids, IA
“Outstanding course! I was able to take a great deal of information out of these lessons. I feel this was a great class to take as my first course in pursuing my Masters Degree. I would recommend this course to anyone!”
Jared Keaveny, Campbell, MN
“As an educator and coach for over 20 years and also as an activities director secretary for the past few years, I found Leading to Make a Difference both motivating and enlightening. Some of these videos should be shown to every employee of a school district, not just teachers and coaches and maybe even to the community as a whole. Many of the principles and ideas shared could be put to daily use by everyone in a community. It goes back to the old saying, “it takes a whole village to raise a child.” Many of the concepts and strategies discussed really caused me to think and reflect on not just my teaching and coaching, but just in dealing with today’s youth in general. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of children.”
Lisa Connell, Harlan, IA
“After twenty-five years of teaching, I am still learning! Leading to Make a Difference provided many ideas to improve the self-image, attitude, and responsibility of both teacher and student. Great lessons – great applications! Thanks!”
Mary Thompson, Sioux City, IA
“Leading to Make a Difference was a great class for beginning teachers clear up to veteran teachers. No matter how long you have been teaching this course challenges you to reflect on your current methods of teaching and determine what areas you can improve on to become a more effective leader.”
Andrew Fenstermaker, North Liberty, IA
“The course was great in many ways. First the structure and method of curriculum delivery fit into my very busy professional and personal life. I was able to gain great knowledge of strategies and concepts that will icrease me professionally on my own timeline. The curriculum gave me lessons and ideas that are practical and will actually work in my classroom and on the field. by ending the course with the making of an action plan, it gives you something to put in place at the present. This all based on strategies learned throughout the course, which makes for a very practical culminating activity that will be used.”
Patrick F. Fee, Weyauwega, WI
“This class was very informative. It offered many practical strategies that can be implemented easily and effectively. I would recommend this class to my peers.”
Shelly Baumgartner, Little Falls, MN
“Class was outstanding. 3rd class I have taken in your series and in each one of them I have used many ideas. ALL aspects of this class were excellent. I enjoyed all presenters and got a great amount of info that will help me be a better teacher/coach. Thank you. Outstanding course!”
Tom Chase, Weyauwega, WI
“I have really enjoyed this course. This is the first DVD course I have ever taken. I think it was well organized and thought out. I am a high school vocal music teacher and I have 27 years of teaching experience. Even with all of my experience the information provided has been and will be very helpful in my future teaching. I feel that my teaching has been quite successful, but with the help of this course I think my students and I will feel even more successful in the coming year!”
Tim Gansebom, Norfolk, NE
“This course was fun for me to complete. It was thought provoking and relevant to what I do for a living. It offers practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. The directions were clear and easy to understand so that there was no question about what was required to complete it.”
Julie Klein, Mitchell, NE
“I thought this course was incredibly beneficial. This course was much more “practical” than many other courses. The ability to implement what you’ve learned is fairly simple. The information is delivered in a very effective, clear and concise way. I’m not sure I can fully explain how much this course will have benefited me. I have so many new directions I would like to head in. It also made me rethink a lot of what I am currently doing.”
Kenyon Commins, Cincinnati, OH
“This course is an excellent way to earn college credit and earning it while you truly enhance yourself as a teacher or coach. The information in this course was informative, current, and transforming. I have benefitted from the information by allowing me to learn, enhance and improve as a teacher and coach. My kids noticed a difference too!”
Peter Waltz, Algona, IA
“I thoroughly enjoyed this graduate course. First of all, the way it was set up so that you can go at your own pace is excellent. You can watch the DVD’s on your own time, pause and take notes, making sure you get all the information down. I only wish I had taken this course many years ago, there is so much valuable information! It is truly something that should not just be available to graduate students! WOW!!
Patty Foley, Lima, OH