"I liked how the course was engaging. I have so many more strategies and ideas to use within my classroom. This course reshaped the way I previously thought about multiple things. I have a new mindset regarding grief and failure, that will help me so much in the classroom. I loved all of the relationship building strategies. It was also helpful that there was a "what not to do" as a teacher. This course really focused on the child as a person and not just a student. It focused on how to meet the child's needs and how to build a strong relationship with students." --Jennifer B., NE
"Seriously the BEST class I have ever taken! I loved all pieces of this course. It was very inspiring and will really help me grow as a teacher." --Kaylee P., NE
"I loved this course! It provided motivational materials and strategies that I can implement right away! This course equips teachers with tools that will benefit any age group." --Leigh T., OH
"This course has taught me that students CRAVE a connection with their teachers. They want to feel welcomed as soon as they enter the classroom. They may not admit it, but they like boundaries where learning actually takes place. They enjoy a little humor too! I enjoyed the freedom of completing this course on my own time. It opened my eyes to some things that I need to change before this new school year begins." --Melissa F., OH
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Even after 27 years of making connections in my career, I found the material interesting and relevant. I liked the mixture of videos and book work followed by reflection questions." --Jennifer Z., OH
"I thought the course was great. It provided me with practical and useful information I can apply right now in my classrooms. That is exactly what I was looking for. I really enjoyed the simplicity of the course and the final assignment allowed me to organize my thoughts and put them together which ultimately lead to a greater level of retention which is the goal." --Kevin F., IA
"I highly recommend this course to educators seeking to enhance student connections. I appreciated the flexibility of the course allowing me to review the materials at my own pace while still benefiting from the wealth of knowledge shared. The amazing speakers in the course videos were engaging and inspiring-their expertise and passion were evident!" --Stephanie B., MN
"This was a good class to take to remind me about making those positive connections with my students. My favorite part of this course was the video on grief. It was impactful. I have taken many classes through your organization and this is yet another good one." --Christy F., NE
"After an especially challenging year connecting with students, this course gave me new ideas to make stronger connections with those apathetic students. I look forward to trying these strategies with my students next year." --Deb B., NE
"I appreciated the relevance of the videos and the usefulness of the content. These are strategies that I will implement in my classroom and will share with my colleagues." --Michelle S., NE
