IDSA

I have been in education for over a quarter of a century and this is, hands down, the BEST training that I have ever been privileged to be a part of. There are so many components that teachers of every age and discipline can use in the classroom. It also is self-reflecting and not only makes someone a better teacher after attending but also a better person. This presentation allows for professional and more importantly personal growth. I recommend it for EVERYONE that is involved in education. Teachers, secretaries, custodians, cooks, IT department, bus drivers, coaches and administrators. VALUABLE BEYOND BELIEF!!!

Pam Roh - Wisconsin Educator

This training opens your eyes to the importance of relationships in the classroom and how to build those relationships. Character is something that we can change & need to make a habit and as educators to model as a teacher.

Rebecca Farnham - Seven Lakes High School

I am going to be honest when we started using CharacterStrong, I was very skeptical. I could not fully buy in, which made it hard for me to have my students buy in. Now that I have done this training there are many different things I want to implement into my classroom and school!

Lauren R. - Seven Lakes High School - Teacher

I think CharacterStrong is going to do great things for our school. The best part is that my teachers are taking ownership; I am simply supporting them. This training allows you to vulnerable and honest with yourself and your staff. Tough - but awesome experience for me as a principal to experience this with my teachers.

Ted Vierling - Seven Lakes High School, TX - Principal

Over my 11 years of teaching, I have seen an increasing need for something more in education. It is no longer enough just to teach our educational content, we need to educate the whole child and shape better human being. CharacterStrong is the best way of going about this, I have seen to date.

Ashley Griffith - East Valley High School, WA

I think it is extremely eye opening and as a previous student who took a leadership class from John but was not super involved in leadership after that semester I still saw the way these teachings affected the climate and culture at the school. And now in my own classroom and school especially as a new teacher I can see the way that the curriculum is starting to work it’s way into the children’s lives. I truly believe that keeping this going will positively impact our school and our district.

Makynzie Frost - Carmichael MS, WA

Character Strong is a transformational program that has made a huge impact in our school, and in my classroom. I have always felt like I had a focus on relationships with my students, but this program takes it to another level.

Dyan Woodward - Enterprise MS, WA

To any teacher that has been in the trenches, is a dedicated professional, who is all about the kids, CharacterStrong is for you! This program will transform YOU! and your teaching will be better.

Travis McClelland - Enterprise MS, WA

So much of education is based on testing, meeting standards, growth in those standards, graduation and we loose focus on what should be important. The training made me rethink the word "hope" and how this training can provide hope in so many different ways. Hope in the Servant Triangle, hope in a conscious choice to "be the good" as our school is using this year, and hope that the work that I am doing is for an organic and vital purpose.

Ariana Holliday - East Valley HS, WA

This training gives so much to take back to the classroom and school but also at home. Everyone would benefit from this training. Teachers, parapros, even janitors.

Becky Goodlake - East Valley HS, WA