Testimonials

I liked that I had my own personal coaches throughout the program that were very hands on and always there to answer any questions I had and to give me insight on the things I struggled with.

It FULLY prepared me. My coach not only helped me by coming to observe me in the classroom, but she also showed me things I could do for each of my students individually. She made herself familiar with my students as well.

This program was suggested to my by our administrative team.

The real-time coaching was invaluable. I had previous classroom experience which was helpful but being able to share concerns and ask questions of the coaches was invaluable. The combined experiences the coaches have to draw from can help you in just about any situation imaginable.

The way that Professional Innovators in Teaching prioritizes content that directly relates to experiences teachers are encountering in the classroom set it apart from other programs. I was not interested in a program that would rehash other teacher education classes I had previously taken. I knew I wanted a teaching license. I had many hours of experience in a variety of classrooms. From my first impression onward, I was sure that Professional Innovators in Teaching was not going to waste my time and make me jump through arbitrary hoops. Course content would be highly relevant and directly applicable to my individual needs and experiences. My experience only confirmed this initial impression. I left every session energized and excited about what I am doing. I honestly felt that the course content was critical and applicable. I am a better educator because of this program.

From the nuts and bolts of running a classroom day to day to the social-emotional toolbox necessary for working with diverse student groups and their families, Professional Innovators in Teaching used the best practices of teaching to prepare and guide me through a year of classroom teaching. All of the coaching aptly anticipated the needs of classroom teachers and covered all the highest impact topics: lesson planning, managing classroom behavior, interpreting and using data, empathetic communication, parent-teacher interactions, and more. Coaches always enthusiastically offered help and advice and responded so positively and helpfully to any request for help in specific areas.

This program will not waste your time. If you know that you want to be a certified teacher, I cannot imagine a better, more supportive, more valuable program. In my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I often felt that some of the things I was doing were more to just "check boxes" and involved jumping through arbitrary hoops - Professional Innovators in Teaching is not that. The whole team works to ensure that coursework is helpful and relevant. Furthermore, the course is structured in a way that creates a supportive community of teachers within the cohort. I never expected to have a whole family of fellow teachers coming out of this program but I am so thankful for this group of coaches and fellow teachers who I know will continue to challenge and support me as I continue my teaching career.

I think it was a program that fit the needs that I am teaching at an online school. I am not in a classroom 7 hours a day, 5 days a week like a traditional school. It has worked well for my unique needs.

The coaching prepared me because they helped me to reflect on what went well and brainstorm how I can improve. It is a very individualized approach.

I would recommend this program because they are very supportive and use the seminars for what your group wants to work on. You get as much help as you ask for and the coaches are a great resource.