Jerry's powerful and inspirational presentations often move people to write him with their reactions and that of their colleagues. Here is just a small sample.

Chicago Public Schools:
For each of the five previous annual conferences presented by the CPS Teachers Academy for Professional Development, we were fortunate to have had excellent keynote speakers. But never have 1200 educators stood and cheered for a speaker until you delivered your keynote…

The conference evaluations submitted by the teachers in attendance overwhelmingly indicated that your message is one that every educator should hear.

Diane H. Zendejas
Director, CPS Teachers Academy

Jackson, MI
"The feedback was truly amazing!
You received the highest marks on our evaluations, often followed by '+++'. Participants felt this was, by far, the best workshop they've ever attended!"

Kara Hodorowski
Principal Coordinator

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction:
I have had many opportunities to coordinate and attend state and national meetings in my different occupations at the Department of Public Instruction. I have viewed hundreds of presenters, but your work stands out as one of the most effective I have ever heard. Your message of the heart create a powerful call of action to change how we approach learning for all students… You change attitudes!

If I were told I could create a training program for one day to the entire world to make it a better place, I would chose you because your passion, vision and ability to communicate makes an incredible difference to lives of all you meet.

Steven J. Gilles
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Grand Forks Public Schools:
I wanted to let you know how much your presentation ... helped us get off to a good start. As I told you, it succeeded beyond my wildest dreams! You inspired the large group so much that we've had the best start to our school your we've ever had! Most importantly to me, I'm seeing real change in the way teachers are working with kids, even a month later. That kind of lasting change is so important, and so rare. Thank you!

Linda G. Jenkins
Director of Pupil Services
Grand Forks Public Schools

Athens Independent Schools District:

Awesome! Bravo! Captivating! Dynamic!

I feel the need to express my gratitude to you for the excellent presentation yesterday. Teachers continue to come by my office and stop me when I'm out to tell me how much they enjoyed the day. "The best speaker I've ever heard" is the most common remark teachers make.

You have changed hearts, minds, and definitely teaching strategies.

Thanks for making such a difference in our lives!

Jackie Cunningham
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Athens Independent School District

Grand Junction, Colorado:
...Change is most possible when we have the blessing of a "great teacher" who is able to enlighten us as to what is really important.... Is able to touch our hearts and bring us in contact with the inner workings of children and their vulnerability and the profound responsibility that we have for doing what is right for them.

You are one such "great teacher".. And your message will change the face of education... and educators will begin, often for the first time, to see some of the errors in their ways.... in many cases, begin to make room for their hearts in the teaching process.

Jerry, thank you for your great gift...

Merritt L. (Van) Vanderhoofen
Pupils Services Director (Retired)
Grand Junction, CO

Canutillo ISD, TX
I want to let you know that even though a full week has passed, teachers and other staff are still talking about your "Don't Doubt the Dream" presentation. On every campus I visit, people come up to say thanks you for having you come to kick off the school year. The smiles on their faces and the fire in their eyes that you generated are still there. All seem to be working with a sense of renewed purpose and increased energy.

Please, never underestimate your power to stimulate change. It is awesome.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and to experience your presentation.

Vicki Davis,
Asst. Superintendent
Canutillo ISD, TX