“...an excellent workshop.”
Ann Marie Omeish: Resident Artist, Stages Theatre

“Liked the casual feel of the meeting. It felt easy to share ideas and ask questions.”
Chris Goodwin: Interpretive Programs Coordinator, Bell Museum of Natural History

“Presenter was very encouraging and presented material in a manner that I can easily remember.”
Anica Bowe: Instructor, Bell Museum of Natural History

“It was engaging, I didn't feel awkward being involved in the discussion.”
Gillian Birth: High School Staff, Park Avenue Foundation

“The presenter kept my attention the whole time.”
LaCrissha Walton: Teacher, Loring Community School

“I especially liked the specific examples and dialogue on questions.”
Mari Severson: Teacher, Folwell Middle School

“The presenter was very energetic and fun! Usually two hour lectures are dull/boring but this was good!” Karen Laine: Park Leader, City of Burnsville

“I really enjoyed and learned a lot from the specific situations and what is typically done to solve (them) and what should be done.”
Kelly Galbraith: Kids of Summer staff, City of Burnsville

“(presenter) used relevant and interesting senarios to support her discussion.”
Sarah Ingram: Teacher, New Zealand

“Great speaker, relaxed, good ideas, useful information.”
Kyle Davis: Kids of Summer staff, City of Burnsville

“Gave good ideas and taught me that I have the power to get good behavior out of a situation. I learned a lot through this seminar.”
Rachel Peffe: Neighborhood Recreation staff, City of Burnsville

“Good/helpful information. Great examples to go by!”
Karla Nelson: 5th grade teacher

 

“I liked the examples most of all and the strategies for avoiding misbehavior.”
Anastassia Chouteeva: ESL teacher, Russia

“You (presenter) were wonderful and I hope to make use of everything you discussed. Thank you very much!”
Julie Dison: Special Education Aide, Central Jr. High School, Forest Lake

“Very thoughtful, it was incredibly apparent that (presenter) knew and had a wealth of experience to share.”
Ann Palzer: Director, Camp Northwoods

“I liked the ideas (presenter) gave about alternative forms of discipline, the futility of a power struggle, and the problem of labeling kids.” Wilderness Counselor Camp Northwoods

“It is great to have a speaker who knows the information inside and out without sounding like a book.”
Eileen Davison: Counselor, Camp Lakamaga

“Speaker was great. I really appreciated that “pat” discipline answers weren't given. This was very helpful.”
Ingrid Rubis: Counselor, St. Croix Valley Girl Scouts

“It was a blessing. I had struggled with some of the ways I was dealing with children and this has helped me see what changes I need to make.”
Cordelia Johnson: Assistant Site Manager, Maroon and Gold Kids' Club

“Great job! Great interaction.”
Steph Lundmark: Program Leader, Woodbury Parks and Recreation

“Very good presentation. Got the staff involved with the discussion.”
Mary Tulgren: Recreation Specialist, City of Oakdale

“Good examples and reasons not to do certain techniques.”
Kristina MacMaster: Kindergarden Supervisor/Teacher, Columbia Heights Adventure Club

“I never thought of all the different ways to deal with misbehavior.”
Beth Faust: Assitant, Columbia Heights Adventure Club

“It changed my view on why kids misbehave.”
Todd Slepicku: Youth Center Staff, City of Burnsville