Kudos from the Vision to Practice Fifth Annual Institute: Seven Million Minutes from Pre-Kindergarten to Graduation Conference in Richmond Virginia
I delivered three presentations in Richmond including a keynote entitled, “Building Global Economies from the School House to the Workplace.” Here are a few of the comments:
“I found the presentation to be very motivation. I am excited about sharing this information with my staff.” High School Principal
“Fantastic, Fantastic!!!” High School Assistant Principal
“ Insightful. Cuts through the road blocks to what educators can do.” Board of Education Member, City Councilor
“ Dynamic, great, relevant content” Malla Zapatero, Coordinator, Psychology Services Hampton VA City Schools
“Franklin is not only knowledgeable but enthusiastic and passionate and makes all the difference to us.” Kim Chandler, Director of School Counseling, Gloucester High School, Gloucester Virginia
“The information is useful for all school divisions in all states.” Mary Kolman, Director of Special Education an Pupil Personnel Services, Bath County Public Schools, Warm Springs Virginia
“Franklin’s presentation was delivered at a good pace with multiple activities meaningful to the points he was stressing. High School Assistant Principal
“This session was a wonderful refresher on those interventions need to decrease dropouts. Your humor and passion was evident!” Dr. Brenda M. Metteway, Director of Secondary Education, Petersburg City Public Schools
“The program really emphasizes the impact a teacher has on the lives of children for a long time! Very exciting, invigorating and informative!” Dr. Alvera J. Parrish, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Petersburg City Public Schools
If you would like Franklin to speak at your staff training or conference, contact him at franklin@schargel.com
Feedback from the SREB Conference
SREB
I delivered two workshops at the Southern Regional Education Board’s Summer Conference in Atlanta. Here are several comments:
“Franklin’s program will make you shake out the cobwebs and think.” Robert Bohnstengel, Principal
“Relevant, appropriate, thought provoking.” Director of Student Achievement
“Franklin is direct, caring and challenges your assumptions about schools. His style allow for you to step back and be reflective.” Robert Anderson, Principal
“Excellent – you will hang on every word!” Department Chair
“Great encouragement for me and my staff to move forward with our improvement plan for our school.” Troy Parton, Superintendent, Paduch ISD
“Focused, high energy, and relevant.” Dave Dollenger, Asst. Principal, Elkton HS
“Fun and eye opening. I loved it, Amy Gogas, Counselor
Franklin is a plethora of informative facts and humor. A breath of fresh fun; an example of how learning can be relevant, current and in tune with today’s youth! WOW!” Linda Rodriguez, Counselor
“Franklin is energetic and enthusiastic speaking with important messages. He offers practical suggestions based on researched.”
Dr. Linda Warren, Lead Teacher for Administration
“The presentation was enlightening and refreshing for a veteran teacher that is examining ways to implement different strategies for non-traditional students. Franklin was fantastic. I learned. Wow, a teacher learned. Thanks.
Tremetrice Wheeler, Department Chair
“Should have been the keynote speaker.” Denise Ward, Asst. Superintendent
Savannah Youth At-Risk Conference
I recently presented two sessions at the Savannah Youth At-risk Conference. Here are selected comments.
“Informative and interesting – it’s obvious the background or Mr. Schargel is filled with a love of students and commitment to their excellence.” Jill Mitchell-Berg, Site program Coordinator
“A message of hope and possibility of recreating education to become what it was intended to be – for all children.” Jo Nell Beckum, Counselor
“Inspiring. The program inspires a sense of hope and true possibilities for our youth.”
“Because of Franklin, I have hope that I can improve my teaching!! Thank you for opening my eyes to new ideas about the way I view ‘change”.”
“The PowerPoint’s were excellent. Franklin is extremely knowledgeable and through of what is needed for total school process transformation.”
“Full of ideas for improving ways to encourage and teach students and encourage stakeholders in students’ education.”
“The program is a valuable tool for all who work with children and their families.”
“This session made me think about different improvements to better my teaching skills.” Mary Rutherford, WIA Counselor
“I loved the variety of media presentation and the pacing. The program was practical, informative and reflective.”
“Energetic and informative presentation. I could spend an entire day picking his brain and learning from him.” Dori Yacono, Youth Specialist
Kudos from The National Title 1 Directors Meeting in San Antonio
I presented a session at the National Title 1 Directors Conference to over 400 attendees. Here is a selection of their comments:
“Franklin is an engaging speaker with tons of practical ideas for easy implementation!” Jenni Brasington, Director Arizona State PIRC
“Gave an old teacher new hope.” J.W. Dorset, Title 1 Committee Member
“Franklin’s presentation was engaging, humorous and pertinent. There were many ‘ah-ha’ moments.” Title 1 Coordinator
“Realistic, engaging, eye opening.” Jill Miller, Graduation Coach
“Franklin is an engaging speaker with facts and data, and practical stories on how to address the data.” D’Lisa Crain, PIRC Grant Administrator
“Powerful! Very eye opening but inspiring and hopeful.” Title1 Department Chair
“All the piece of the dropout puzzle were addressed… and with practical approaches. Thank you. Janet Hegedus, Title 1 Department Chair
“Franklin’s presentation is an educational practioners ‘toolbox’ for developing a school where students will succeed. Nice humor made it interesting! Good websites to get more information” Kelly Noble, Principal
“Inspiring, student-centered, and passionate. I feel I can help kids achieve more, stay in school, gain confidence. Lynnni Nordhiem, 5th grade Teacher
“Franklin Schargel captured my interest with the topic and held my interest with practical strategies that he testified to with humor and dynamic personality.” Mary Beth Hililnski, School Support
Mr. Schargel is a great presenter, he is in the right track of the problems we face in schools.” Anna M. Ruiz-Brown, Teacher
“Franklin knows his subject. He is the real deal – not just someone who has done research and regurgitate the information – He has experienced it – he’s been there!!” Denise Jordan, Title I Curriculum Coordinator
Kudo’s From the Youth At-Promise Conference
John Bell and I presented two workshops in Sand Diego at the 4th Annual Reaching “At-Promise” Students National Conference. The presentation was entitled , From At-Risk to Academic Excellence: What Successful Leaders Do. The presentation was based on our two books, From At-Risk to Academic Excellence: What Successful Leaders Do and Creating School Cultures: What Successful Leaders Do written with Dr. Tony Thacker. Below are some of the comments of the attendees:
What did you like most about this session and why?
• Solid info with proven info.
• Activities & presentation.
• Speaker’s enthusiasm, conviction; materials and activities were engaging.
• New strategies learned.
• The exercise about collecting data & the visual of student learning data.
• Nice to have two perspectives.
• Practical tips – real.
• Interactive; informative; great delivery; there are take-aways/action.
• The speakers were engaging.
• Key points to become a successful leader. 14 points school leaders should know about improving school culture.
• Information was practical & useful. This was the first session in which I can actually apply the information presented. Whose perception counts & what to do with it or about it.
• The data and sharing at what works.
• Reality, data from actual schools.
• Real information we can use.
• Experiences/factual/significant.
• Material was practical – suggestions/applications given.
• Energy of presenters, engagement of audience & tools/strategies presented. “The take aways!”
• All!
• Practical/applicable/concise.
• Great ideas that can be implemented. Stories & opinions, variety of activities.
• The honesty! Reality check for me.
• I like having/getting ideas I can take home!
• I appreciated having a variety of activities to participate in. It beats having to just sit down and listen to a 2 hair lecture.
• Cool power point graphics.
• I really enjoyed the entire session.
• Good speaking skills of presenters.
• Outstanding & engaging speakers! They would make a great keynote.
• Very ground breaking, empowering session. Thank you!
• Great workshop!
• Thank you. Awesome team ?
• Bring John Bell & Franklin Schargel back for future conferences!
Kudos from the Youth At Promise Conference, San Diego
John Bell and I presented at the Youth At Promise Conference on our two books, From At-Risk to Academic Excellence: What Successful Leaders Do and Creating School Cultures That Embrace Learning: What Successful Leaders Do. Here are a few of the comments:
“This seminar gave me practical tips that I can implement tomorrow. I enjoyed it a great deal.” Erika Wimby May, CDP Manager
“This program is a focused overview of instructional leadership.” A HS Principal
“This seminar was really putting the rubber to the road. It wasn’t just empty data, but real strategies and ideas.” Scharmela Edwards, Math/Science Teacher
“I’m beginning graduate school to become a principal. You have helped shape my heart for helping me empower improvement.” Saundra Smith,
“Session was empowering for my self as a future educational leader. I now have some practical tools I can use to improve my organization and personal instruction.” Teaching Fellow
Awesome, informative session that will grow you both professionally and personally.” Denise Ware, Dean of Instruction
“A refreshing, rich and rewarding experience. An opportunity for reaffirming focus and direction and purpose of education.” Montean Jackson, Administrator, Alaska
“It has empowered me to work harder to grow leaders in my school and professional community.” Laurie Pianka, Director of Education
“”This session has inspired me to head back to my site tomorrow and have some open and hones -even difficult – conversation with my staff about where we really are.” Jane Ross, Principal
Kudos from The National Title 1 Directors Meeting in San Antonio
I presented a session at the National Title 1 Directors Conference to over 400 attendees. Here is a selection of their comments:
“Franklin is an engaging speaker with tons of practical ideas for easy implementation!” Jenni Brasington, Director Arizona State PIRC
“Gave an old teacher new hope.” J.W. Dorset, Title 1 Committee Member
“Franklin’s presentation was engaging, humorous and pertinent. There were many ‘ah-ha’ moments.” Title 1 Coordinator
“Realistic, engaging, eye opening.” Jill Miller, Graduation Coach
“Franklin is an engaging speaker with facts and data, and practical stories on how to address the data.” D’Lisa Crain, PIRC Grant Administrator
“Powerful! Very eye opening but inspiring and hopeful.” Title1 Department Chair
“All the piece of the dropout puzzle were addressed… and with practical approaches. Thank you. Janet Hegedus, Title 1 Department Chair
“Franklin’s presentation is an educational practioners ‘toolbox’ for developing a school where students will succeed. Nice humor made it interesting! Good websites to get more information” Kelly Noble, Principal
“Inspiring, student-centered, and passionate. I feel I can help kids achieve more, stay in school, gain confidence. Lynnni Nordhiem, 5th grade Teacher
“Franklin Schargel captured my interest with the topic and held my interest with practical strategies that he testified to with humor and dynamic personality.” Mary Beth Hililnski, School Support
Mr. Schargel is a great presenter, he is in the right track of the problems we face in schools.” Anna M. Ruiz-Brown, Teacher
“Franklin knows his subject. He is the real deal – not just someone who has done research and regurgitate the information – He has experienced it – he’s been there!!” Denise Jordan, Title I Curriculum Coordinator
If you would like Franklin to speak at your school or district or conference, contact him at franklin@schargel.com or 505/823-2339
Kudos from NC Dropout Prevention Conference
I recently delivered opening keynote and a breakout session at the North Carolina Dropout Prevention Conference at the Seatrail Resort in Sunset Beach North Carolina. Here are a few of the comments from the attendees:
“Franklin gave information to energize and engage students in the learning process.” Social Worker
“It gave me practical and fun methods to keep kids interested in learning.” Middle School Teacher
“Upbeat presentation filled with useful, thought-provoking interaction.” M. Holt, Assistant HS Principal
“Great presentation presented with much enthusiasm.” E. Musial, HS Counselor
“Awesome, I’d love more.” J. Butler, Counselor
“Fun, interactive, provocative ways to think about how to strengthen student engagement especially for at-risk learners.”
“His activities are simple yet thought-provoking. I learned more in one hour than I have in two or three days in other workshops.” T. Miller, Coordinator of Special Programs
“Dynamic and true to life. He makes a difference.” J. Tibae
“Franklin is right on target with problems in school and effective strategies that engage learning.” D. Davis, County Board of Education
“Fantastic! Practical knowledge with common sense.” J. Hall, Educational Consultant
“The program was very enriching and it impacted my life.” Graduate Student
“Excellent! Common Sense Approach!” D. Bowling, Safe Schools Program Director
“Good use of visuals, interactive and relevant.” P. O’nan, Curriculum Specialist
“He tells it like it is – it makes teachers keenly aware of academic learning needs. He truly shares a love for teaching. He understands student behavior.” E. Holley, Middle School Math Teacher
“Real issues, simply stated, broad application to most schools with real solutions.” HS Counselor
Kudos from Kentucky Association of School Administrators
I recently delivered an all day presentation in Lexington, Kentucky. The reaction of the over 250 attendees was extremely positive. I am delighted to share a few of their comments:
“Franklin delivers a program that is engaging, practical, and inspiring. He motivates you to go back to your school and take action to improve yourself, your colleagues and your students. L. Satterly. Division Chair, St. Catherine College
“Informative, interesting, and inspiring enough to keep audience focused.” D. Musselman, Associate Professor, Union College
“Useful and relative to students, teachers and administrators today.” D. MacDonald, Principal
“Franklin will cause you to reflect on your practices as an administrator concerning what we are doing or NOT doing to connect our students to school. His message is clear, ‘we cannot and shouldn’t be allowed to give up on kids.” A. Mathews, Curriculum/Assessment
“I feel empowered to empower the teachers I train, thanks.” Asst. Professor, Georgetown College
“Educators need to see what works in teaching and learning and this is a great example. Too often education and educators are presented with what does not work.” Dr. B. Downing, Chair, Kentucky State University, School of Education
“Franklin speaks the truth. Period!” T. Earlywine, Middle School Principal
“He gives you a different lens to look at the same information- Definitely a positive perspective.” A Lyttle-Burns, Principal, Regional Juvenile Detention.
“Franklin is entertaining and goes right to the heart of core issues and concerns in education in such an entertaining fashion.” P. Cecil, Elementary Principal
“Innovative ideas with a simple and practical approach.” K. Lively, Elementary Principal
“Very practical, usable applications to keep kids in school.” D. Waters, Superintendent
Motivational and Inspiring – good information.” Supervisor of Instruction
“He was outstanding and provide us with practical things that can be put into use immediately.” Assistant Principal, Middle School
“Engaging! Refreshing! Useful!” Superintendent
“He has actually “walked the walk.” The things he talks about have validity and can be applied in our schools.” Middle School Principal
“Mr. Schargel’s inspirational stories and practical strategies are inspiring!” Elementary Principal
“Franklin’s program was extremely relevant to today’s educational problem. I listened to every word because I know he’s been in the trenches where I’ve been.” S. Swank, District Dropout Prevention Coordinator
“Franklin made me realize some key factors that are inhibiting our school’s student progress. This will assist our administration in determining next steps to promote student success.” P. Kelsch, Assistant Principal, Middle School.
“Mr. Schargel preached the exact message that my teachers so desperately need to hear!! Reality in Education Today.” N. Nevels II, Middle School Principal
“Franklin creates a sense of urgency with his presentation. But his humanistic approach used in his experiences are practical and positive.” J. Leeper, High School Principal
“Franklin’s program was full of ideas to use to help improve the success of our students. These ideas should improve the attitudes of students, parents, and teachers.”" L. West, Instructional Coach
“The presentation builds a strong moral imperative that schools must improve.” C. Coleman, Director Elementary Schools
Kudos from South Dakota
I recently presented in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, South Dakota and received the following feedback:
“Franklin is awesome with a lot of energy He conducts his presentation the way teachers should set up their classes to engage and maintain student attention.” Julie Thompson, counselor
“Similar to a good classroom experience one doesn’t look at the learning as work because of Schargel’s method of delivering the material. Jocelyn Hafner, Assistant Principal
“Franklin was so interesting and motivational, he made me want to be one of his students in high school.” Lori T
“He made me excited about the whole process.” Jeanne, Assistant Principal
“Franklin’s animated, information-packed presentation reminded me to be inspired and to inspire all students to achieve their potential.” Mary Fouts, In school suspension tutor
“I enjoyed the stories and the relevance it has toward the job I do. It made me want to be better and do more for kids.” Jackie Talley, Principal
“Dynamic, humorous, poignant program sing interactive approach to learning.” Special Services Director
“A push in a positive direction for those who are willing to take a risk and go against the norm to make a positive difference in the life of a student.” Tacy Bressler, Lead Instructor
“Direct, passionate about subject matter. Has real life experience.” Mandy Audiss, Counselor
“Franklin openly shares his knowledge on how we can really make a difference in my student’s lives.” High School Counselor
“Very inspirational. Makes you think.” Cherise Lerew, School Psychologist
“Franklin talks to you and not at you!” SD Department of Education
“Franklin is passionate about a serious subject and uses his experience, examples, and humor to engage participants in learning ways to keep kids in school.” Diane Lowery, NCLB & Title I Director
“School dropout is a concern for all schools whether your dropout rate is high, low or 1%. Franklin’s suggestions would fit into research-based driven agendas everywhere.” Guyla Ness, Reading & Assessment Coordinator
“Informative, witty, team-oriented.” Homer White Lance, para-Educator
“Practical for all schools for all students.” Dr. Cherie Farlee, Education Line Officer
“Franklin’s presentation was practical and engaging.” Dr. Les Odeguard
“Informative and engaging. Made me really think how I was teaching and keeping studen’s interests.” Teresa Hogeland, Enrollment Specialist
