Reviews from participants:
- “I just read through your Fire Up feedback. That's overwhelming. I don't think we've ever had a speaker with that kind of positive return.” —Coordinator of the Fire Up Conference, Spring 2013
- Good advice. Practical, smart, funny, intuitive. Obviously he knows what he is talking about–he's well-researched, experienced, smart, and has a good knowledge of different schools, students, and situations. Admits that he has a lot of questions too, or at least that he doesn't always have all the answers. Supportive, smart, witty, relatable. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”
- The speaker had quite a focus on accepting failure and difficulties first year teachers will invariably have. The practical advice, rather than theoretical knowledge, is refreshing. He was clever, humble, and clearly wanted to see us grow and mature. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”
- Very beneficial, he was great! Great tricks to avoid burnout out as a teacher! I am a workaholic and you gave great advice on how to manage it. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”
- It actually made me realize some of the things I can do to be a better teacher and to avoid burnout. I'm a person who can get very frustrated when lessons go wrong; I now understand that failure is a good thing, I just have to think of it that way. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”
- An eye-opening experience… You showed a lot of characteristics that I do which can cause [burnout]. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”
- I think this should be required for all student teachers. Dog and pony show–that's all you need to know. Every idea is something I will use at some point. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”
- This was something nobody talks about in college. Great tips on how to change your thinking during your first year. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”
- This session really help me to be comfortable in being myself and being realistic with the kids. The most important thing should not be being liked by students. Failure is okay! Loved the session, just wanted more. –Participant, Fire Up Conference Spring 2013, “Jedi Mind Tricks for Avoiding Burnout”