Areas Where Steve Can Offer Support

Establishing a Vision + Actionable Steps + Empowerment = SUCCESS!

Steve is a visionary. He thinks about the future and makes strategic suggestions and decisions to get to the desired outcomes even when they are hard. He sees the big picture of impacting a large group and working to get all on board.
He has mentored students, teachers, and administrators to exceed the expectations they have for themselves by helping them discover their strengths and maximizing them. He has inspired educators he has worked with to become teacher leaders, and principals, work at Central Office and even college professors. – Annette (3rd Grade Teacher)

Steve is an expert in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to identify areas of strength, as well as areas of growth. He takes information from various data sources to create an actionable plan to support student growth and to provide teachers and leaders with resources to make identifiable gains. – Kim (Assistant Superintendent Forest Hills)

Climate and Culture

I believe the real mark of being a leader is knowing what to celebrate, and no one does this better than Steve. He relentlessly celebrated his community. Steve refers to those who cross his path as friends and family. He creates a sense of safety for all he serves. I witnessed him supporting troubled students, broken-hearted parents, and staff in crisis with grace.- Katherine H (former administrator, current Education Consultant)

I was truly blessed to call him my mentor. It was hard leaving the safe, fun, productive environment he created for all of us. However, I took him with me in my heart. When I encountered a difficult student situation, a challenging parent, a staff issue, or a student celebration, I would think of my mentor and friend and ask myself how Steve would approach the situation. - Katherine H (former administrator, current Education Consultant)

I have been privileged to work and learn under Steve’s leadership for the past 7 years. He is smart, kind, trusting, a good listener, and a deep-thinker. I am so grateful for the ability to develop all of my skills as a school psychologist and for being part of the caring community he helped cultivate. – Sarah H (School Psychologist)

Steve created a welcoming work environment. The way Steve always stayed centered on children was inspiring to us and will be his legacy for us to carry. – Michelle D (English Language Arts Teacher)

During the challenges I faced as a classroom teacher (parents who didn’t believe in me with their child, students that required special behavior plans, changing teammates and grade levels, uncertainty with the new curriculum, etc.), Steve taught me that you get knocked down and get back up again. He was always willing to listen to my many emotions, brainstorm ways to problem solve, provide feedback and guidance, and instill confidence that work and life are not a linear path but instead a series of challenges and changes that shape you in ways you might not have known you needed. You will always get back up stronger than before. – Amy Jo (2nd grade teacher)

Steve always cared, listened, and advocated for me as a person.

• He taught me how to advocate for my students.
• He taught me how to be a better listener.
• He taught me how to be more patient.
• He taught me how to be more empathetic.
• He taught me how to be ambitious.
• He taught me to be more confident.
• He taught me how to be a leader.
• He taught me to be a problem solver.
• He taught me how a building can be a family. – Amanda M (3rd Grade teacher)

Special Education

I needed a new school for my son desperately, where he could feel accepted, welcomed, and happy. I needed educators who cared, who could connect with him, and foster his growth and learning. I’m certain that the great caring he received under Steve’s guidance was key to his formative years there. Steve reached his mind, got beyond his unique developmental challenges, treated him with respect, taught him discipline, and reinforced kindness and respect for all. Steve’s actions were so important to my family and I’m forever thankful that the boys had such a good leader in their school. – MS (parent)

“The classroom management seminar was one of the most immediately useful workshops taken to date. Even after 20 years of education!”  Renee Matson

“The trainer gave us a TON of great strategies and activities that I can use on Monday!”

“I was going to retire this year, tired of all the nonsense and students who don’t pay attention. This seminar has given me some great ideas to put into my classroom, I think I will be around a few more years. Thank you!”  Alice

“I got the impression you’ve been in our shoes, so you were able to speak from experience, which means much more than just a philosophy. Your course was well worth the time.”  Teri Moore

“Extremely valuable information and well informed. WOW! I really wasn’t ready to leave. I learned more in this short time then years of in-services and reading journals. Thanks so much, I can’t wait to get started!”  Iris Hawkins

“The seminar was fantastic! Great ideas and very engaging! All of the areas discussed can be directly applied and used in the classroom. Thank You.” Jane S.

“On Thursday, I was about ready to give up. Today I feel like there is some hope. This is worthwhile, and gives me some tools to work with! No more marbles or checkmarks. Very encouraging!” Debra Collins

“Presentation was awesome and motivational!”  Carrie Ostrum

“An overall Stellar course!”  Valerie R.

“This training provided the best logical presentation, on discipline I’ve ever had in my 23 years of teaching. I have practical ideas I can use immediately. The trainer demonstrated great knowledge of classroom practices, management, and what life is like in the classroom (So few do.)”  Neil Hudgens

“All the concepts and ideas presented were logical, practical, and had the best interest of all the students in mind. I really enjoyed my day and have a new outlook on classroom management. I recommend this seminar to anyone who works with children!”  Deb Johnson

“This training was very practical and, honestly, I learned more about teaching and kids than in all of my education classes in college combined.”

“This trainer provided valuable information for teachers. This seminar was informative and enjoyable. I have seen a major turnaround in my student’s behavior and self-esteem using these ideas.”  Donna Ledbetter

“I really can’t wait to get back to school and try the ideas!”  Helen M. Steward

“Your presentation was Awesome! You brought energy, fun, and excitement to the presentation and all of us who attended have not looked back. You have truly helped me to create the environment in which we want our kids to learn.”  Johnny A.

“The ideas presented are clearly well researched and the workshop was one that I rate a 10!”  Jean Kiwrx

“Engaging, relevant and I never thought I would learn so much in a single day!”  Donna S.

“This was one of the most valuable trainings I have ever been to! These ideas make so much sense. I see this working for a majority of our students and even my special education kids!”

“I loved it, and I’ll use it, good job!”  C. Jay Garvin-Merz

“Good pace! Exciting presentation; animation, movement, and real life examples were really helpful. Information will be useful and applicable.”

“Awesome seminar!”  Chondra J

“I am a student teacher, and today was my first day “on the job”. I could not think of more valuable thing to learn at the beginning of a stressful time in my own education. Thank you!”

“A great speaker. I loved the firm, concrete examples of reaction to behavior.”