Educator Experiences
I enjoyed hearing various situations and how staff would respond to children and adults regarding different situations. This helped me with my own vocabulary and being ready with responses.
— 4th Grade Teacher, River Falls, WI
I loved the interactive activities we participated in. I learned so much from others in the workshops through discussions, experiences, and their take on scenarios! I'm glad I signed up for this online PD and I feel like I left with a better understanding of how to support my students and community as an educator.
— Principal, Hartford, CI
I appreciate the focus on love and family, as well as the practical language offered. T his was one of the rare Zoom experiences that felt actually interactive. The time flew by! Thank you!
— Educator, Palm Beach, FL
I really appreciated the use of my time! Dave was knowledgable, succinct and on point. I TRULY appreciate not tip-toeing around topics and getting to the heart of the matter and the 'nitty gritty' in a training; language, proactivity, safety and practice/role play. This only happens with highly qualified trainers and I would love to learn more f rom this organization.
— School Psychologist, Olympia, WA
T hank you Dave f or providing a space that is safe and inclusive. I enjoyed interacting with people f rom all over the country. I love hearing other's perspectives. Usually I feel intimidated in a break-out space but during this workshop I felt empowered and saf .
— 2nd Grade Teacher, Edina, MN
I really loved how prepared and informed Dave was. I've attended a few, similar trainings in the past (led by people in my school's district), and it often seemed as if the presenter had little idea as to the terminology they were using. As a queer person, I would leave these PDs frustrated and/or furious. Dave really knew his stuff, and I am leaving this PD encouraged and pleased!
— Early-Childhood Teacher, Kansas City, MI
This was truly an exceptional experience. As a Dakota non-binary person in a same-sex household raising two genderfluid children, this gives me so much hope and faith in the work being done for today's youth.
— Educator, Minneapolis, MN
I appreciated the direct and concrete ways to address this topic with students and staff. I also appreciated the focus that it's about creating a safe space for ALL students which benefits ALL students.