“This course should be mandated for all new teachers. The information given to all of us was not so much new, but very reinforcing. It pumped me up to try the new things I learned. I will definitely take more courses like this.”
Rich Parker, IA
Centerville Comm. School, PE & Health
“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