1. What elementary students say
   
2. What middle school students say
   
3. Shaping Character--Creating a Culture of Virtues in Our Schools
4. From Violence to Virtues--Positive Discipline in Our Schools
5. Preventing Educator Burnout--Reclaiming the Joy of Teaching
6. Introducing The Virtues Project--Nanoose Reserve, BC
7. University of Victoria

"I attended Nancy's virtues workshop and she came to our school a few months later. There is a world of difference at our school with young children using and understanding the virtues."Faye Allen, Second grade teacher, Washington

"Another approach to help students with special needs." Tammie Vermillion, High School Special Educator, Missouri

"Excellent suggestions for immediate classroom use." Lisa Dreeshl, First Grade Teacher, Box Elder, Montana

"Fun and interactive. I cannot wait to return to school and start implementing this program." Nina Sprouse, High School Teacher, Missouri

"I feel these workshops should be placed in every school throughout the world." Kathy, Reading recovery teacher, Ocean of Light School, Tonga

"What I learned today will help me to enhance the program we're using at school and it will strengthen my personal life skills."Educator, Seattle, WA

"I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed your workshop. I seem to have come away with a confidence in my teaching that has eluded me for some time. I have been energized and positive this week with my students, the staff and my principal. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. It was the most profound professional workshop that I have attended in years." Gillian Krantz, Elementary educator, Abbottsford, BC

"Your ideas, approaches, activities and positive input were extremely valuable! I think you are making a huge and important contribution to society". Mary Ann Fenimore, University of Victoria, Education Instructor

"It brought out the best in all of us!" Leanne, Community Center Fitness staff

"This is helpful for everyone, no matter what background they have." Suzanne, Lifeguard

"This program and its incorporation is the seed for the change I so desperately want and need to see. Thanks for sharing the inspiration and tools necessary to BE the change I want to see! Absolutely fabulous, invaluable!" Alycia Marlenee, 7-12 English Teacher, Opheim, Montana

"Excellent suggestions for immediate classroom use." Lisa Dreeshl, First Grade Teacher, Box Elder, Montana

"What I learned today will help me to enhance the program we're using at school and it will strengthen my personal life skills." Educator, Seattle, Washington

"Very practical and enjoyable! A great and friendly presenter." Cathy Campbell, Speech Teacher

"It truly addresses the most challenging concerns that face our schools in today's society." Susan Yost, Elementary School Counselor, Illinois

"An outstanding workshop. . . bringing out the best in people using simple methods that everyone can relate to." Peggy Phillips, Middle School Teacher, Missouri

"I liked the techniques/activities specifically to use for on-the-spot stress-relieving. I liked walking out with a plan of action to conquer my largest stresses." Becky Wedberg, Middle School teacher, Washington State

"You have reawakened joy in my life!" Ida Courier, Elementary teacher, Washington

"Nancy presents with humor, compassion, variety and love of what she's teaching." Faye Allen, Second grade teacher, Washington

"I attend grant writing workshops every year. This one, by far, was the most comprehensive. Ms. Watters is very informational and creates an environment that is learning-friendly."Judy Lucero, Director of Development, New Mexico Catholic High School

"Ms. Watters was well-prepared with an engaging day of activities, lecture, video and interaction. I left confident that I could take her guidelines and adapt my projects to grant applications and communication with funders."Daniel O'Connel, Mentor teacher/Counselor, California

"Nancy has a wonderful way of presenting the information by sharing personal experiences and humor. Thank you for a great day! We're ready to go home and write." Peggy Douglas, Superintendent, WA

"Nancy's knowledge about the grant writing process and ability to pursue grant opportunities is outstanding."Larry Lindquist, Superintendent, Michigan

"Your presentation was both personable and professional. What attracted me was Nancy's own success stories."Judy Holmes, Director of Marketing, Catholic Schools of NW Detroit, MI

"Very good! Materials are extremely helpful. Now I have a format and guide to follow to make grantwriting easier to follow. I like the explanation of why grants are rejected as well as what evaluators are looking for in your proposal."Laurie Coates, Science Resource Teacher, California

"I've written grants previously. This workshop added a new dimension and resources."Judy Sencenbaugh, School Nurse, California

"Nancy provided excellent insight into writing grant proposals. I will recommend the program and speaker to our school district administration."Richard McGuire, 7th-8th Science teacher, California

"Presenter was very approachable and easy to talk to."Deborah Buerger, Elementary Resource Teacher, California

"Great job. What an inspiration."Anne Beasley, Educational Consultant, New Mexico

"I enjoyed your presentation style--relaxed yet very knowledgeable."Dana Pederson, Middle School teacher, New Mexico

"It was a very thorough seminar. Nancy was interesting and provided thoughtful insight from her own experiences."Katherine Kerstetter, Middle School Special Educator, New Mexico

"This was a good beginning course for me. It will help me professionally and personally. I enjoyed your humor very much."Stephanie A. Friedman, Elementary teacher, New Mexico

The twenty seven participants included a tribal elder, parents, teachers, family and youth counselors, health care workers, parenting educators, and a child care resource coordinator.

• "I feel honored to have been part of such an inspiring group."
• "I [now] feel enthusiastic about my life, happy and most of all joyful."
• "I remember what I learned as a little girl. Thank you. I have wonderful feelings."
• "I feel energized. It was awesome!"
• "Great job. Thank you! I would recommend this to anybody."
• "Thanks for filling me back up. Its great energy!"
• "I feel peaceful and grateful to have had the opportunity to be here."
• "I feel like now I can not only better myself, but also my families."
• "This workshop is graciously appreciated and will be in my heart, the love and caring shown here will continue through me in this community."
• "Thank you. Nancy's workshop presentation was well done. She is competent and friendly."
• "Totally enjoyed it."
• "Wonderful. I would look forward to another workshop."
• "Sharing and receiving each other's stories was most meaningful."
• "People recognized and pointed out virtues about me that were long forgotten."
• "Please come again."
• "I feel motivated, inspired, peaceful."
• "I feel peaceful and encouraged."
• "I learned that if the right words are used you can change peoples' lives."

Hello Nancy,

This is a small letter with a huge and hearty THANK YOU for your wonderful work with us in our two classes of EDCI 350. Your ideas, approaches, activities, and positive input were extremely valuable! I think you are making a huge and impportant contribution to society and I'm happy that so many of us got to have 'direct input' from you.

Again, students commented in discussion time about how important and practical they felt your presentation and approaches were. So thank you very much on their behalf as well.
I wish you many happy surprises with your work and life, and I look forward to seeing you again!

Best wishes ever,

Mary Ann Fenimore
UVIC--Education--Curriculum and Instruction Department

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