What Others Have Said!
We take pride in our educational events, powerful learning opportunities and consulting. Read some awesome testimonies from some of our satisfied participants!
"This was well worth my time and investment. Each presenter had valuable information to share that will help move my coaching practice forward."
Mind Your Coaching Institute Participant, 2021
"The structure of this institute is easy to engage with! Great speakers who shared many practical ideas that will enhance my coaching practice! Melanie was quick to respond when I had questions. Thank you!"
Mind Your Coaching Institute Participant, 2021
"This event was packed with lots of information in a short amount of time. As a participant, I will definitely have to revisit my notes, review the recording and reflect on how I can utilize the new resources I obtained from this experience in my professional life."
Mind Your Coaching Institute Participant, 2021
"Melanie, thank you. I have been a classroom teacher for 20 years, but this coming year will be my very first as an Instructional Coach. Your presentation reminded me to keep things simple and organized. Your charisma and relatability inspire me to continue to be my authentic self as I venture into this new role. And I stand by the statement: You are the QUEEN!"
All About the Coaching Cycle Webinar Participant, 2020
"Your personality is contagious! Thank you for being open, honest, and super responsive to all the questions."
How to Coach Teachers Who Don't Want to Be Coached Webinar Participant, 2020
"I always feel empowered after attending your sessions. Even as an experienced instructional coach I learn something I can implement at my school site."
Surviving Virtual Coaching Webinar Participant, 2020
"I can’t wait to participate in your next one! Thank you for sharing your gift!!"
All About the Coaching Cycle Webinar Participant, 2020
"The raffle and self-care tips were great. I like how you incorporated it with the information."
Teacher Self-Care Conference, 2019
"I love the 'Penny for Your Thoughts" ice breaker. Love your energy and friendliness."
Teacher Self-Care Conference, 2019
"Much and many praises to the coach!"
Teacher Self-Care Conference, 2019
"You made me feel at ease! I love your presentation style!"
Teacher Self-Care Conference, 2019
"I liked the fast pace and interaction. Great job!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2019
"I appreciate your positivity and friendliness."
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2019
"Excellent public speaker - very engaging."
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2019
"Thank you! You've got great energy!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2019
"Great and positive attitude along with a warm and welcoming presence."
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"Very good speaker. Please come back."
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"Everything was great. Your presence is always appreciated."
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"You speak with confidence and are a great speaker."
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"Excellent. Don't change anything! Keep inspiring!"
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"Keep up the good job and come back again."
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"I love the enthusiasm and charisma Ms. Matthews had while presenting. She was very positive. I learned a lot."
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"I really enjoyed your training/workshop. I appreciate your energy and hands-on activities."
Focus:HOPE Center for Early Childhood, 2018
"You're a wonderful presenter."
Ecorse Public Schools Teachers' Academy, 2017
"Awesome job! Very knowledgeable!"
Ecorse Public Schools Teachers' Academy, 2017
"I enjoyed her energy and bubbliness and love for children. It truly shows."
Ecorse Public Schools Teachers' Academy, 2017
"This presenter really knows her subject and is very real. Excellent stuff!!"
Ecorse Public Schools Teachers' Academy, 2017
"From one presenter to another - you are fantastic! You kept us engaged & your enthusiasm is contagious."
Summer Boot Camp, Osborn College Prep Academy, 2016
"Excellent job!!! Lively, movement, challenging."
Summer Boot Camp, Osborn College Prep Academy, 2016
"Very friendly, honest & knowledgeable of content."
Summer Boot Camp, Osborn College Prep Academy, 2016
"Warm, personable and filled with genuine enthusiasm."
Teacher, Ecorse Public Schools Summer Workshop, 2016
"Wonderful - we really know you enjoy what you're doing!"
Teacher, Ecorse Public Schools Summer Workshop, 2016
"Very engaging and a plethora of information!"
1st Grade Teacher, Ecorse Public Schools Summer Workshop, 2016
"Ms. Matthews was great, down to earth. I loved her examples and she related it to the workshop. Please come back!"
PreK Teacher, Ecorse Public Schools Summer Workshop, 2016
"Dynamic presenter that made us passionate about the topic!"
Michigan AfterSchool Association Collaborative Summer Summit 2016
"Fantastic presentation. Great ideas and suggestions!"
Michigan AfterSchool Association Collaborative Summer Summit 2016
"So well organized! I loved how you presented the 10 strategies and offered examples of each."
Michigan AfterSchool Association Collaborative Summer Summit 2016
"This was awesome and engaging. I was pleasantly surprised at the content and presentation."
Michigan AfterSchool Association Collaborative Summer Summit 2016
"Outstanding!!"
Michigan AfterSchool Association Collaborative Summer Summit 2016
"Best workshop yet! Love your energy!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2016
"Thank you for being down to earth and real about what teaching is and how to help our students."
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2016
"Melanie has great energy. It made the presentation fun!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2016
"Outstanding work! I love the workbook for participants. You keep the participants engaged. Thank you!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2016
"Great enthusiasm, interactive, practical, useful, and easy to implement. Thank you!!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2016
"Excellent information! Well organized and enthusiastic. I feel refreshed and empowered to support teachers and guide students. Thank you!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2016
"Thank you so much! You were amazing! You kept us engaged and actively involved! Thank you so much!"
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2016
"Very friendly and open! Thank you."
Michigan Reading Association Conference, 2014
"I loved how you made the presentation interesting and told us real examples!"
Bradford Academy, 2013
"(I enjoyed) your knowledge and enthusiasm about the topic."
Bradford Academy, 2013
"Useful information. Presented engagingly!"
Bradford Academy, 2013
"Great job with the information. It was clear and to the point. Very helpful!"
Bradford Academy, 2013
"I liked the variety of items that the vendors had to offer. I also liked the affordable prices the vendors were selling their items at."
The Ultimate Teacher Expo, 2013
"I felt Melanie Matthews was an awesome host, and the people at the entrance collecting the money. She made sure everybody was comfortable and networked with each other."
The Ultimate Teacher Expo, 2013
"The presenter is first class. Thank you Ms. Matthews."
The Ultimate Teacher Expo, 2013
"Very informative! Well paced and straight to the point!"
MAPSA 14th Annual Conference, 2011
"Engaging - made us want to participate! Wonderful ideas and resources to easily implement in my room upon returning"
MAPSA 14th Annual Conference, 2011
"Thank you for a wealth of information that I can use immediately! I really needed this!"
Michigan Education Association Leadership Conference, 2011
"Awesome knowledge and delivery!"
Michigan Education Association Leadership Conference, 2011
- "I liked how you involved the audience into your presentation! Great job!"
Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, 2011
"Great ideas for the classroom - especially for the primary grades. Thank you!"
Northeast Literacy Conference & Reading Recovery Institute, 2010
"Nice, friendly start to our presentation...Melanie, thank you, thank you so much for two thoughts; believe in yourself as a Literacy teacher, and have a great personal attitude towards Literacy!"
Northeast Literacy Conference & Reading Recovery Institute, 2010
"Come back, it was great!"
Northeast Literacy Conference & Reading Recovery Institute, 2010
"The presenter made this workshop very informative, interactive and fun."
Northeast Literacy Conference & Reading Recovery Institute, 2010
"Great job! - Thank you. - I would definitely come to another presentation!"
Grade 1 Teacher, 2010
"Very well run, practical, informational, resources readily available in handout and on-line!"
ISD Consultant, 2010
"Great job answering 'on the fly' questions and answers! Awesome!"
Grade 2 Teacher, 2010
“I’d like more of your ‘personal experiences’ from when you were in the classroom or from observations - you do this so well!”
TRA+ Training Participant, 2008
“Enjoyed; love being able to take something useful away from a session that I can actually use in the classroom.”
Michigan Reading Association Conference Participant, 2007
“Exemplary! You are a Literacy Leader.”
Michigan Reading Association Conference Participant, 2007
"Nice pacing, warm smile. The students are fortunate to have you as their teacher."
Michigan Reading Association Conference Participant, 2007