4-Day Seminar Participant Feedback

I have learned very useful strategies to help improve student learning in the classroom.  The shift of my teaching creates a truly student-centered classroom and one in which the students are empowered and take ownership in their learning.  I plan to begin with "baby-steps", implementing select strategies, matrices, flow charts, and other tools to improve the students' learning.
Thank you!  This was an eye opening conference!!

Angela Bruni, Teacher, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

I have learned more than could fill this space!
#1  How to organize learning
#2  How to structure success
#3  How to take failure out of learning opportunities

Final comments and observations…
Before this course I never believed this would be relevant to my kindergarten population.  Now I clearly see being able to implement every strategy demonstrated - both with students and colleges.

Patti Gilman
Kindergarten Teacher
Everett, WA

I have learned…
- to see problems as opportunities
- to have hope at solving problems
- to feel excited about giving my students more control/responsibility over their education and environment
- to look at/examine systems
This was very meaningful and extremely inspiring.  I am so excited to bring it to my school and students!  Thank you!

Cathy Takayoshi
Kindergarten Teacher
Everett, WA 

This was my second time attending this conference and it was very beneficial.  I went back to my class and tried out some tools, but now after being here again I have a whole new set of ideas and tools to use in my class, starting on the first day!

Jean Dillon
Fourth Grade Teacher
Everett, WA

I have learned…
A process to get at the problem!  In the past we would "talk" a problem to death.  Then there was the lobbying.  Catch a teacher in the hall and convince them of your cause.  Then hit someone else up in the staff room and so on.  In the end it was a popularity or click contest.  With QL you are able to use honest data, discuss it and get to the heart of the problem in depth.  All stakeholders involved!

Final Comments and observations…
Finally, a detailed roadmap for change!  I love the focus upon data and intrinsic value!!  This was wonderful!!

Sharon Aune
Special Education Teacher
Everett, WA

Awesome conference! Run for President!

Catherine Hekker, Everett, Washington

I have learned many process skills that will directly impact how I approach decision making from this day forward as a leader/team member.
Thanks David!  You have made a difference!

Pam Green
Principal, Farmington, MI

I have learned that intrinsic motivation can influence student learning with positive and long lasting transformation.
The workshop has really impacted and changed my teaching philosophy.

Michael Tye, Mohawk, WV

I have learned many tools to assess myself as well as the student's work.  I have also learned ways to make learning more intrinsic for the students.
I really enjoyed the 4 days and feel excited to head back to the classroom.

Doug Badgley
4th Grade Teacher, Williamstown, WV

I have learned more about system improvement in 4 days than I ever thought possible.  Learning by doing was the order of the day and I loved it and so did my team.
The experience is one that I would repeat so that my level/depth of knowledge can increase.

Elizabeth A. Conrad
Principal, Parkersburg, WV

I have learned ways to take the kids from the extrinsic world of rewards to the life long intrinsic motivation.  I was headed in this direction, but couldn't quite get there.  These tools are the answer to my quest.

Diane Hickey, Williamstown, WV

I have learned how to better facilitate my classroom to have the students doing the work and being in control and work on their own levels.
I feel much more comfortable using quality learning tools now.  This has been my second conference.

Lisa Rawson, Parkersburg, WV

"Fairness is not everyone getting the same thing.  Fairness is everyone getting what they need."

Scott Elzey
Marietta, OH

I have learned a new way of looking at systems and the tools necessary to change the system.
 Many trainings cause you to walk away with feelings of confusion and stress.  This conference causes you to walk away with hope and promise.  Thanks.

Bernie Boice
Principal, Belpre, OH

I have learned…
Lots of things -- amazing really!
Loved your patience and humor.  You've been able to enlighten us and you've been able to open up a new world of possibilities.  Change takes time and inspiration and awareness of the need to change.  You've been the change agent in my future thinking and approach to achieving Quality Learning!!

Germain Umstead
Pullman, WV