References"I write with enthusiastic support for the work of Dr. Lee Jenkins ... a strong common sense approach ... continuous improvement is documented by charts and graphs. Lee deserves much of the credit for our growth toward excellence." [more...] "I have been teaching for almost twenty-five years. The "Improving Student Learning" seminar taught me practices that ensure every student in my class will truly know they are learning ... Continuous improvement is evident when students track their own learning successes ... I will never teach the same." [more...] Darlene Badgett, Reading Specialist/ 3rd grade, Horace Mann Elementary School, Oklahoma City "I have seen nothing with more potential than Lee Jenkins’ work ... this From LtoJ [sic]continuous improvement effort and the use of a few simple quality tools ..." [more...] Dave Stickrod, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment "Ten years ago I heard Dr. Jenkins speak and I asked myself "why wasn't anybody teaching me this in teacher's education programs?" ... I feel I am one of the best prepared educators in my district, let alone the state of Idaho, because of what I have learned from Dr. Jenkins and his work. [more...] Jeffrey G. Hoseley, Social Studies Department Chair "As the Director of a New Mexico education initiative, Strengthening Quality in Schools (SQS), it is with great support that I write on the behalf of Dr. Lee Jenkins ..[who]s been a part of improving New Mexico's schools...he inspires and encourages our New Mexico educators." [more...] "We see results of Dr. Jenkins all over our district as his philosophy of not giving students permission to forget is one that is easy to understand and support." [more...] Diane Bosworth, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent/Elementary Curriculum and Instruction "Dr. Lee Jenkins and his methodology made the difference to me between being frustrated and leaving the education profession to seeing a light at the end of the tunnel and a means to get students re-interested in their own education ... One student said it best, "Leave the quizzes in. I liked seeing I was learning." [more...] Jay Troy, Partnership Coordinator, GEAR UP "No Child Left Behind has become the national cry for education. As educators we are responsible for ALL children in our classrooms ... Our school halls are filled with graphs and charts that demonstrate continuous improvement ... individual growth ... happy learners." [more...] Sincerely, "As a consortium of 24 public school districts focused on improving student achievement and career and college readiness, we have found Dr. Jenkins’ methodology especially appealing ... measurable improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes ... " [more...] M. Susanne Davis, Ph.D., Consultant to High Schools That Work, S.W. Ohio "Lee’s experience as an educator translated into instant credibility with our staff ... examples were very relevant and easy for our staff to relate to ... very practical application to improving student performance ... teachers could readily take back to their classrooms and use immediately!" [more...] Bruce Hegwer, Ed.D., Superintendent, Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico "Thank you for working with our district to improve student learning ... everyone was so excited. They said it was the best training they had ever attended ... They were able to see how using data could improve the overall learning of all their students." [more...] Brenda Vigil, Superintendent, Tularosa Municipal Schools "A partir de 1997 cuando tuve el honor de escucharlo por primera vez me di cuenta de cómo aplicar muchos de los conceptos vertidos por el Dr. Deming en su libro “The New Economics”...Puedo decirle con satisfacción que hemos logrado grandes avances en el aprendizaje de nuestros alumnos y lo más importante es que en octubre estaremos certificados ISO 9000 con procesos y compromisos directamente ligados a la mejora que nos enseño el Dr. Deming y que usted tradujo en forma magistral a las aulas escolares. "[more...] "As coordinator of Contemporary School Leadership in Iowa, I consistently receive feedback in overwhelming appreciation for Lee Jenkins ... we can improve learning if we continually work to improve the system. This philosophy, coupled with improvement strategies that are doable motivates everyone to take a role in improving the system of learning. [more...] DJ Corson, Coordinator of Contemporary School Leadership,
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