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A few comments from past participants:
The Cowboy Solution brought a perfect message to our teachers and administrators for the beginning of a new school year, "get to know your students, establish a relationship with them, then you will be able to teach them." Don Hutson brought back the reason to our hearts and minds of "why" we teach. It was an outstanding day of Staff Development. Susie Grider; Rains ISD
How wonderful to experience an organized presentation which emphasizes the most important aspect of teaching - teaching.
Teacher; Madisonville, TX
This presentation is a great technique to enlighten teachers as to why we teach, what are goals are and what outcomes we can achieve.
Teacher: Nacogdoches, TX
All I can say is "Wow!" This is the most effective staff development I have ever been involved with. Teachers ARE using these principles and they are making a difference with our students. I can't thank you enough. I hope we can do this again.
Kevin Parker; Director of CATE; Goose Creek ISD
I thought your seminar was absolutely fantastic and would recommend it to any organization that works directly with children...public or otherwise. Thanks for making teaching and learning a priority!
Laura Lyons; Director of Staff Development; Lamar CISD
Any time you can give teachers a different perspective on the classroom and the school environment--it's a good thing....Since you shared your philosophy with us in Jacksonville, my week has been better and the kids have behaved and learned something! Thanks for giving me a valuable learning experience!
Marie Styron, Special Ed. teacher (29 years), Jacksonville Middle School
Once again I want to thank you for doing such a tremendous job in speaking to the new teachers. From watching their faces I could see that they were agreeing with everything you said. What you have to share is very powerful and I know that they will take it to heart; I have!
Susan Green, Instructional Officer Professional Development, Klein ISD
I don't know how anyone could not have come away with a better understanding of the responsibility teachers have to their students. While your presentation was most entertaining, you really helped us focus on some simple ideas that could make "a mighty big" difference in the lives and education of kids. Thanks.
Loma Dudley, Jacksonville Middle School
I have been teaching for 22 years... .Having been to many, many workshops, I feel that I have some experience and knowledge in this area. This was such a unique and different way to motivate teachers. I really liked what you said about rewards, pizza, etc. and not sending kids on until they know the material. I will certainly spread the word about your Cowboy Solution and wish you good luck!
Ann Jones, Jacksonville Middle School, 7th Grade Language Arts
Your Cowboy Solution was just what I needed to hear. You lit a fire in me and I am ready to go.
Teacher, Bay City High School
I had a bunch of my teachers say that was one of the best staff-development presentations they had attended. The fresh approach that you gave was wonderful and the "putting it all together" was a treat. You did a great job. I believe your presentation was unique compared to all the presentations/workshops that I have experienced in my 31 years of education. If you need any references, please do not hesitate to use my name.
Hal Roberts, Principal, Bay City High School
I tried some of your "solutions" this morning and was thrilled with the result. It will take a while to learn to ignore some of the "goings on", but I was pleasantly surprised with some of my students' actions when I just ignored their rudeness, and focused on the good.
Teacher, Jacksonville High School
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