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“Laurie made an excellent presentation at today for our afternoon of science. It was very valuable to give our teachers an overview of the planning process for science in which we are currently engaged. Her innovative way of
“This was one of the best if not THE BEST staff development course I have ever taken. You are soooooo organized, the data is JUST what I needed. I went home and worked for several hours getting ready to introduce
“I was just at your most recent GT course for Comal ISD. First, I must tell you something anecdotal. My daughter is 13 and has been tested GT. So when we were sitting on the couch and I was soooooo

“Thank you for being so easy to listen to! Your classes were far superior to most in that respect and in potential for actually being used.” Gail H. from Houston, Texas
“Thanks for a great workshop on Friday. I feel like I have quite a few things to use immediately, as well as several things to share with classroom teachers who have been asking for help. Daniel had begun putting our
“Thank you very much! This week has given me a whole new prospective as an educator thanks to you!” Courtney D. from Fort Bend ISD
“I attended the Differentiating workshop in Katy yesterday and would like to be on your DL. You did a great job presenting practical information and usable ideas as well as helping me gain insight on exactly what “differentiation” does and
“You were wonderful last evening presenting the GT class on Menus. You well know that it is difficult indeed to reach tired teachers at the end of a long day. The time flew and you gave lots of info
“First off, you gave a fabulous presentation Saturday. I enjoyed the day. So many times you sit in on staff developments and you feel like it is a waste of your day. I got a lot of information that I
Your workshop was the best I have attended in over a year. I appreciate it!” Marcie B. from Belton ISD
“I was at your training on Saturday in Las Vegas. You were amazing! You really did a wonderful job with keeping the pace moving (I didn’t even have any time to grade the papers that were in my bag…) and
“Thank you for a great presentation on Saturday. I thought you did a terrific job of laying out the menu concept and helping us to understand all the little details of putting into action in our classrooms. I am looking
“Your class the first meaningful GT update class I have ever attended. I will honestly be able to use the information and knowledge I gained from today’s session.” Anastasia H. from Houston COOP
“I’m going to be honest, I was dreading coming today. I just need my 6-hour update and really didn’t want to give up my Saturday in addition to the obvious (waking up early on Saturday). I have to say your
“Without a doubt it was the most useful GT update I have taken in over a decade. Thank you for sharing your insights and materials.” Virginia B. From Houston Houston COOP
“You were AMAZING and I can’t wait to use all your strategies. I have been teaching for 15 years and your workshop ranks in my top 5 of the best and easiest to implement in the classroom. Thanks for
“Of all the trainings I have been to this past school year, yours has been the best. Learned bunches!! Will definitely use the resources presented. Thanks for all your hard work.” AJ W. from Alice ISD, TAGT McAllen Conference
“I hardly ever say this phrase BUT I have to say it now… Your workshop was awesome and I’m truly inspired for next year! Thank you!” Lyndie T. from Klein ISD
“Your workshop was absolutely fantastic. You gave us some great strategies that I can see myself using all year round. Thank you so much for coming down and speaking with us!” Megan L. from Brazosport ISD