"I think this was an excellent course on leadership. It's important for us as leaders to teach our students' character by modeling and giving students opportunities to show they have learned what has been taught. This course was different from other graduate level courses I have taken in that it was a work at my own pace class, for which I was grateful. This course will benefit me in my current role as Dean of Students in that it reminded me to continue to encourage my students and teachers to give the best they have to daily life. I strongly believe in a growth mindset in which effort is praised and not always the outcome. Expect more of our students and they will rise to the occasion." Gina Kimball, Rapid City, SD
"I enjoyed the course and felt the videos and reading was well worth my time. The ability to do the work on your own time and not have due dates throughout the course made it less stressful and allowed me to do the work on my own time. The things I learned in this course I was able to apply the next day in the classroom and at practice. Every lesson we did had great advice on how to improve your classroom and athletic program." Lisa Freeburg, Gering, NE
"Leading to Make a Difference was an excellent course for a band director or anyone who leads a team to take. It is similar to other graduate courses I have taken in that I could draw several things from it to use in my own situation. It has benefitted me as a band director by giving me ideas within the concepts of motivation, creating a positive self-image and teaching character values to use with my bands." Mary Potter, LeGrand, IA
This is the fourth class I have taken through Educational Resources. I have taken two classes on-site and also taken two classes through video. Both are very convenient and are extremely relevant to teaching and coaching today's youth. A colleague of mine and I recently finished another three hour video course this summer. It was a nightmare! The classes I have taken through Educational Resources are the best graduate courses I have ever taken. It's not that the assignments are easier to follow than most courses, it's that the information is so critical to today's society. The speakers are experienced and they have been where I am, in the trenches." Jim Stewart, Fredericksburg, IA
"I truly enjoyed this course because I came away with practical methods and ideas that I can apply to my classroom and my teams immediately. I can improve my ability as a leader with the help of this course." Rick Nordhues, Syracuse, NE
"This was an incredible class! This was the first class that I have taken that I thoroughly enjoyed. Every video had something I could take away and use in my classroom and with my athletes. The videos were easy to follow and answering the questions went right along with the video. This class was a joy to take and I plan to take more of these classes in the future!" Mike Sorenson, Fredericksburg, IA
"As a veteran teacher and coach of 26 years, 'Leading to Make a Difference' was inspirational, affirming and thought provoking. With the many topics it covered, I can use many of them in my classroom and with my athletes. It challenged me to look hard at what things I am doing well as a coach, but also what I can improve upon, even after 26 successful years of coaching. Overall, this course will inspire you to be successful in anything you do in life!" Janet Myers, Firth, NE
"I found much of this course to be very beneficial to me. This course in many ways is a lot better than a lot of other courses I have taken, it is more practical to what I am doing now. It will help me in the leadership roles I have as boys' basketball coach and Activities Director." Tom Squiers, Lone Tree, IA
"I think these classes have helped me to become a strong leader and more positive role model for my students and athletes. I have many more "tools" in my teacher toolbox that I can use for many situations. I now feel like I know how to motivate and gets kids enthusiastic about learning!" Sarah Svoboda, Springfield, NE
"I thoroughly enjoyed the video course, Leading to Make a Difference. It has excellent content on developing self-image, character, parenting an athlete, and stress relief. I also liked the varying modes of delivery - watching a video, reading a supplemental reading, reading an article, etc. I have been in education for 31 years. I have been a teacher, counselor, and coach. I also have four children of my own who were involved in athletics throughout high school. I only wish I would have had this course earlier in my career!" Richard Cantril, Scottsbluff, NE