This has been the most fascinating, eye-opening, thought-provoking course I've taken to date. I loved the author's writing, and so appreciated your thoughtful, helpful, timely responses to my assignments. I will encourage all of my co-workers to take this course, and I will hang onto and refer to this book often
~Roberta McCollum
Course: WHY WILLPOWER MATTERS: Improve Health, Happiness, & Productivity
with Brenda McKinney
I have taught for many years, and I have been one of those teachers who tried engagement strategies and failed. This class taught me how to improve my teaching, have the whole class and staff working together, engaged, and achieving success both in the classroom and in their lives outside of school. It provided me with the solutions to be successful if I keep trying.
~Anonymous
Course: ENGAGING STUDENTS OF POVERTY: Practical Strategies That Raise
with Brenda McKinney
This course couldn’t have come at a better time. I expected the course to focus mostly on my students or my job, but the effects and benefits have been much more personal. One of the greatest gifts this course brought me was in re-establishing a daily habit of meditation, and an ongoing awareness of mindfulness off the cushion. I noticed the results after a couple of months when my job didn’t seem to “stress me out” anymore. I don’t think it was my job that changed, but my relationship to it. This caused me to accept a full-time position working in my current school, and I even found myself saying “I kinda love my job!” My focus shifted from the negative to the positive - and with gratitude, I developed a much healthier relationship to my work.
~Erin White
Course: MINDFULNESS: A Path to Wholeness
with Brenda McKinney
Mary Johnson does a wonderful job leading her courses. She is quick to respond to assignments. I love her positive approach to guiding us through the course.
~Sarah Jaffe
Enjoyed taking my second class with Mary A. Johnson this year! Appreciated the support and timely feedback!
~Deonna Boneva-Akes
Course: CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION that WORKS for ELL
with Mary Ann Johnson
My instructor was very helpful. I enjoyed this class and learned a tremendous amount!
~Michelle Armstrong
Course: ART OF THE CALDECOTT AWARD
with Debora Supplitt
This instructor, Wendi Fein, is the best of the best, what the best in education is all about; engaging, supportive, inspirational, all about critical thinking and 21st Century learning. Her course design and resources from which to choose were rich and clearly structured. Her feedback was informative, supportive, challenging. I can't thank you enough for this opportunity to take a course for both credential renewal credit AND have it be DIRECTLY applicable to my classroom teaching. I WILL BE BACK!
~Dee Sunalee Hammons
Course: RE-THINKING U.S. HISTORY: What Your Teachers Never Told You
with Wendi Fein
Mike Sedler was a fantastic instructor. His feedback was timely and genuine. Readings were solid and good. I appreciated the variety of articles, handouts, and flexibility with course texts, so I could choose one that I felt would meet my needs best, at the level I teach. I would definitely take another of his courses again!
~Kirsten Morgan
Course: ESTABLISHING RULES & BOUNDARIES
with Michael Sedler
I loved working with Suzanne. She always gave good feedback and she responded to my assignments quickly. I appreciated that very much! I will definitely take anther course from her in the future. Thanks!
~Angie Thomas
I really enjoyed Brenda McKenny. The material challenged me and inspired me to be a better teacher for my students. I would take a class from her again. I would recommend a friend to take a class from her she is great.
~Kolyn
Course: REASONS STUDENTS DON’T LIKE SCHOOL: Mind & Your Classroom
with Brenda McKinney
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March 29, 2023
I opened my reading notebook to see which students I would conference with today. I sighed. Scott was not enjoying reading. He wasn't alone. The class of twenty seniors in the general English class that was co-taught with a special education teacher were mostly going through the motions for …Receive news on new courses, special offerings and inspiring articles about teacher successes.
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