Steve Freedman, Headmaster, Hillel Day School, Bloomfield, MI
"Exactly what I needed."
"For anyone who believes and knows that schools must change to meet the needs of today’s modern learners, then this is for you! Change School has enabled me to meet great educators from all over the world who are committed and are doing the hard work of real change.
Kimberly Moritz, Superintendent, Springville-Griffith School District (NY)
"Making a real difference."
“In ways I’ve not previously experienced, Change School has pushed my thinking and helped me to define a way forward as a leader that will help me to make the real difference I’ve tried to get at for the entirety of my career. I’m not sure I’ve ever been more excited about my work than I am now.”
Laura Henderson, Founder and CEO of Epiphany Learning
"A tribe of change agents."
"Change.School has created an interactive learning experience unlike anything I have ever participated in. This is an opportunity to engage with leaders from around the world giving you perspectives and relationships that are otherwise difficult to find."
Esme Capp, Principal, Princes Hill Primary School, Melbourne, AU
"Unique learning experience."
"Change.School is a unique modern learning experience which connects and challenges leaders engaging in reimagining education. The passion, knowledge, and experience of the coaches is inspiring and what they have conceptualised and created together is exciting, it cleverly supports and provokes change in education."
John Clements, Principal, Nipmuc (MA) Regional High School
"Inspiring!"
"Change.School has been one of the most powerful experiences of my career as an educator and leader. I've gained access to a community of mentors from across the globe who have helped me to challenge past practice, to reaffirm the importance of embracing modern learning, and to inspire me to be a leader of change."
(2017 Massachusetts Principal of the Year)
(2017 Massachusetts Principal of the Year)
Todd Smith, Supervisor of Instructional Tech. Boardman, (OH) Schools
"Life changing"
"The Change.School Experience has re-invigorated my passion for education and technology, and it has encouraged me to take inventory of where I am on my professional journey and also where are school district in on their journey. The Change.School online synchronous discussions are built directly into my calendar and I arrange my life around them, I would highly recommend this experience to anyone that is looking to make a change within their school system."
Jonathan Field, Secondary Principal, United World College Thailand
"Amazing Conversations"
"Eight weeks full of conversations, provocations, and reflections that force you to examine the very core of who you are as an educator while providing the support structures you need to define your next steps in driving modern learning in your schools. Change School has provided a tangible way forward that gives me hope that a fundamental change in how we do school can both actually happen and succeed."
Ann Marie Corgill, Teacher, Birmingham, AL
"Transformational"
"This past eight weeks has been one of the greatest learning opportunities of my professional career. Connecting online with inspiring leaders from around the world has pushed my thinking and given me a new vision for modern learning and what’s possible in schools and classrooms today. I will go back to the classroom energized and ready share this work with colleagues and the learners in my care."
(2015 National Teacher of the Year Finalist)
(2015 National Teacher of the Year Finalist)
Bryan Glover, Director of School Renewal, NY, NY
"Challenged my assumptions."
"With the help of the Change.School community, I have been digging more deeply into my beliefs about learning, challenging my assumptions, and building a more thoughtful vision for what school can be. I am looking at the purpose of school in our modern contexts to make it more meaningful for all members of the school community, but especially more meaningful for the students we serve."
Randy Ziegenfuss, Superintendent, Salisbury Township (PA) Schools
"The best learning you'll find."
"Designing new forms of school for modern learners is challenging and vital work. At Change.School, you’ll find like-minded learners, leaders and coaches to help you take your leadership and learning to the next level. Not a course, but a model for modern learner schools supported by a community rich in curiosity, conversation and feedback."
Lucio Padilla, Jr:, Dir. of Instructional Technology, Calexico (CA) Schools
"No expiration date!"
“Change.school is a unique experience that provides a caring community in which to build your capacity to lead powerful change that will benefit students. It's designed to help you reflect, design, prepare and share with the guidance of leading experts and support from educational leaders from across the world. It is about learning and with a membership that doesn’t have an expiration date."
Mel Cashen, Lead Teacher, Melbourne, AU
"A wonderful opportunity"
"Change.school was a wonderful opportunity to connect with like minded educators who are all inspired to change our schools and how we define education. I was able to hear many different strategies, thinking and challenges facing people and how we can lead change in our own schools. And each week I had something I could actually do back at my school to enact this change."
Mary Anne Moran, Assistant Principal, Nipmuc (MA) Regional High School
"Incredible!"
"Imagine getting the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the globe who are like-minded in the sense of changing the paradigm of education. Imagine becoming part of a community where you are engaging in conversations that not only challenge your thinking but give you concrete strategies to implement change in your school community. I am excited to use the resources and supports gained through Change School to begin the journey of reimagining school in my own community."
(2016 Massachusetts Assistant Principal of the Year)
(2016 Massachusetts Assistant Principal of the Year)
Susan Rizzo, Director of Instructional Technology, Park Hill (KS) Schools
"Empowering!"
"Change School provides a community of educators that are ready to take the steps necessary to totally CHANGE the way we do school. Thought provoking guidance from great leaders and supportive collaboration with others is empowering beyond any class, conference or professional development that I have participated in my 25 years in education."
Charlie Gramatges, Head of Middle School, Presbyterian School, Houston, TX
"Sparks a sense of urgency"
"Change School connects me to other great thinkers in education who seek to redefine school via actionable steps and processes that dynamically benefit the student in our schools. This program sparks a sense of urgency to improve my own leadership style while I learn ways to mobilize those around me, building an even greater educational environment.”
Anthony Edwards, Superintendent, Peel School Board, Toronto ON
"Provocative!"
"Rarely are we as educators challenged to develop, articulate, defend and act upon our own beliefs about learning in a meaningful manner. Change School did that for me! Through a mix of provocation and inspiration, I now feel prepared to provide leadership that is impactful on the lives of my students and staff.”