“After thirty years in the classroom, one gets the feeling that he basically has perfected a successful approach to bring out the best in his students. As a result, I didn’t really feel the necessity to change or alter my teaching style. In other words, I was simply taking the video course, Leading to Make a Difference, for the sole purpose of applying the credits towards a salary lane change. Needless to say, after completing the course, I certainly realized ways that I could benefit in my teaching by implementing several of the strategies and leadership skills, presented in this course, into my classroom curriculum.” Larry Hansen, Sleepy Eye, MN Elementary 6th Grade
“I thought this course was very informative and practical. The course content was excellent. There was not one video tape that I didn’t mind watching. The speakers were very good. They did a terrific job of making you want to watch the tape. Compared to other graduate courses, this course ranks very high. As I mentioned before, all the information was practical and you can also use the information as a parent. I believe that I have learned a number of things that I can incorporate in my life, classroom, and on the playing field. This course inspires you to be the best individual, teacher and coach possible. I would take another course like this, because I could complete activities when I had time and they were motivating topics. Thanks for making such a wonderful course, I will recommend it to my friends.” Andrea Smejkal, Columbus, NE Biology/Soccer/Basketball
“I thought this course was good because it was so personal and relevant. You could really make the contents apply to any situation. I also thought it was good just for human growth as a person.” Lynette Womeldorf, Kearney, NE Counselor
“This was a great eye-opener for someone who’s been coaching and teaching for almost ten years. I feel like I have a whole grasp on ideas that will help me be a much more efficient/organized/observant coach/teacher. I used to spend 95%-99% of my time on the fundamentals. Now, more will be spent with things students/athletes can take with them after graduation.” Jeremy Mikesell, Osceola, IA Language Arts 2 & 3, Head Volleyball Coach
“It was very interesting to watch and see how established coaches at other schools handle certain situations that we all encounter during the school year or season. There are very few courses that a coach can take that will deal with those individual and team problems that arise during the season. I thought the course was very well put together as far as material and how the presenters brought the material to life. I know that the material presented in the course will not only help me with the sport I coach, but also in the classroom. I would definitely take another course given the opportunity. Thank you so much for making our job a little easier, both in the classroom and the playing field.” Tom Cooney, Lake Andes, SD K-12 PE/Health, Golf Coach
“I really enjoyed the course ‘Leading to Make a Difference.’ I loved the flexibility of taking a course at my own pace and according to what worked with my schedule. I felt that the material was clear and concise and that it will truly improve my teaching. This course is a ‘must-take’ for busy coaches and educators.” Laurie Scott, Fairmont, MN Physical Education
“The content of this course is full of ideas and approaches for both educators and coaches. I could use these videos in my program every year to help support what I am trying to accomplish and I think they are a must for a beginning teacher or coach!” Matt Kruzich, Centerville, IA Physical Education
“Taking this course has been very helpful to me. The information and content is very relevant. It is information that I can give to my students and athletes that will help them to develop themselves as well as develop their leadership skills. This is by far the best graduate course I have taken because it is so practical and useable. Also, I personally learn better because I can rewind, watch over and better understand the content. Taking this class has helped me to become a better leader and a better coach, the main reason why I chose to take this course. I will take another class from Educational Resources because it is information that will help me to improve as a teacher and coach and it is information that will help the young people I am involved with.” Bill Cretaro, Chittenango, NY
“This course was a breath of fresh air to some of the classes I have previously taken at the graduate level. Many of the classes I have taken often attempt to give you a lot of information that just isn’t relevant and give you no way to use it, but this class is very different. I didn’t know what to expect, but when I watched the videos and did the lessons I began to realize how valuable this class is going to be to me and how it will impact my teaching and coaching immediately. This is the only transferring credit I have taken as I am currently in one of the top programs (undergraduate and graduate) in physical and health education in the country. THIS CLASS HAS BEEN THE MOST BENEFICIAL OF ALL OF THEM!!!!” Michael Pelloni, Ambridge, PA Health/PE 9-12, Baseball Coach
“This was the perfect course for me. I needed something that would allow for me to get a full time summer job, coach, and be a wife at the same time. This allowed for me to work at my own pace and literally go to class on my own time. I loved it. I thought the content was excellent. I like the team building concepts. Things to do with your team outside of the game. I loved the spotlighting concepts and I am going to implement that strategy into my team this year. I also found the leadership information will allow for me to be a better coach and teacher. I am currently in line to take on a new position that will allow for me to use the leadership concepts more often. This has really been a class that I took at the right time. I am currently signed up for your Teaching to Impact Lives course because I was so successful with this class.” Christine Giunta-Mayer, Glen Ellyn, IL PE, Swim, Coach Boys Volleyball, Cheer