The document contains anonymous testimonials from participants in professional development activities led by Dr. Kemp of JLK Professional Development. The testimonials praise Dr. Kemp's presentation skills, the relevance and clarity of the material, and how applicable the strategies and theories were for addressing challenges in their own classrooms. Many commented that it was one of the best professional development experiences they have had and left them feeling reinvigorated and supported in their work with students.

1. Anonymous Testimonials
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2016

2. The best features of
this activity were:

3. “Dr. Kemp showed us how to incorporate
positive behaviors and words into our
everyday pedagogy…she thoroughly
explained how teachers are the be all and
end all of the education process…”
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4. “I loved the way the information was
presented. The material is extremely
simple and easy to understand. The
comments and conversation created
during the conference was amazing…”
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5. “Confirmation of how to address the needs
of my students…I enjoyed hearing that my
impression of how to handle defiance is
correct and supported by research.”
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6. “The environment is safe!!! Teachers
are learning and sharing and I know I
am not alone! It is an encouraging
environment.”
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7. “Dr. Kemp is a great speaker, she delivers
instruction with vast knowledge of her
subject tempered with a wonderful sense of
humor.”
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8. “Every educator in proximity of Dr.
Kemp needs to hear what she has to
say. Dr. Kemp is a dynamic and
fascinating teacher and speaker.”

9. “The presenter was knowledgeable of
material, she presented in a manner that was
easy to learn. The PowerPoint, materials and
cases were relevant to enhance learning.”
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10. “Fast paced, informative, clear and very,
very pertinent!”
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11. “The presenter is energetic, enthusiastic, and
well read about the subject matter.”
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12. “The different theories that were presented
and the practical skills that can be blended
with our teaching style to help our students
learn.”
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13. “I really enjoyed this conference – Dr. Kemp
is phenomenal… I would like for my
administration to experience this!”
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14. “Wish I would have had Dr. Kemp as a
instructor in my graduate program at SIUE.
I’ve learned SO MUCH from her in one 7-
hour period.”
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15. “Presenter was highly knowledgeable of
subject matter and was excellent at making
subject matter relevant to the classroom.”
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16. “Dr. Kemp does reality based teaching which
makes sense in the classroom. Excellent
workshop; one of the best!”
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17. “Relevant!! This MUST be internalized by
East St. Louis. The thinking must change if
we’re to see a change in our schools and our
town.”
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18. “I learned that I cannot fix everything and I
certainly cannot do it alone.”
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19. “The open discussions, relative situations
supported by theory. All information is
relevant to classrooms and the students.”
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20. “Everything featured in this workshop was
fantastic. We were engaged in all areas.
Listening and giving feedback. I felt great
when she said ‘You do these things anyway,
I’m just giving you some terminology for it.’”
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21. “I love Dr. Kemp’s presentations! This was
knowledgeable as usual, but fun. FIVE
STARS! Met my needs.”
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22. “Dr. Kemp’s ability to touch my heart. She
makes me fee; as of I could ask or tell her
anything. She’s given me ‘gas’ to continue
teaching my most difficult students.”
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23. “Dr. Kemp is awesome! She’s so down to
earth, and explains concepts in ways that
you’re able to understand and relate to.”
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24. “I’m absolutely awestruck by the application
of Piaget’s Theory because it was presented
in the context of current thinking and in such
a practical manner. I am starting to
understand these theories more than I ever
have. The real life context solidifies the
theories.
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25. “Suggestions for improvement are not
applicable. Everything has been fantastic!”
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