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What Participants Are Saying

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Header: Kagan's Talented Presenters Rated from 1 to 5
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(1-Weak... 5-Strong)

Christi Brown

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Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 2
Land O’ Lakes, FL • November 8, 2022

“Christi is fantastic! She is so knowledgeable and well-versed in the Kagan curriculum. I love her sense of humor and her positive energy!!!”
—Amy Lyman, Learning Design Coach

The Dynamic Trainer Days 1 & 2
Colorado Springs, CO • September 29–30, 2022

“Christi is faaannn-tastic! It is obvious she is an expert in her context and her people skills are both natural and honed. We appreciated the effort it must take to do this and make it seem unique and novel to us.”
—TJ Airhart, PL Coordinator, Instructional Coach, & School Assessment Coordinator

Elia Chesnoff

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Social-Emotional Learning Day 1
Lexington, KY • October 21, 2022

“Our instructor kept me engaged and inspired from the beginning. The day flew by, but I feel like I'm taking a week's worth of knowledge and learning with me from a single day.”
—Rebecca Isaacs, Art Teacher

Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 3
Sioux Falls, SD • October 11, 2022

“Elia was professional, planned, and effective. I appreciated his knowledge and his ability to disseminate information in a productive and useful manner.”
—Andrea Thorson, Teacher

Dr. Rick DuVall

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Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 3 & 4
North Richland Hills, TX • October 19–20, 2022

“Rick made today easy and fun. He was receptive and aware when we were getting tired or checked out. He was able to wake us back up and keep us motivated!”
—Alexis Lopez, 7/8th Grade Math Teacher

Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 3
Colorado Springs, CO • October 17, 2022

“Rick was fabulous! Very energetic and enthusiastic. He does so well in teaching, modeling and engaging the structures. Can’t wait until our next workshop!”
—Laura Troutman, 3rd Grade Teacher

Jennifer Evans

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Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 2
Pikeville, KY • November 8, 2022

“She is so energetic and encouraging. She simplifies these strategies and makes them seem easy to use.”
—Chelsey Potter, Teacher

Secondary Math Day 1
Perris, CA • September 1, 2022

“The instructor was phenomenal. She was informative, engaging, and provided a great learning environment.”
—Eddy, Special Education RSP Teacher

Tom “Fin” Finegan

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Kagan Win-Win Discipline Day 1
Warren, MI • August 30, 2022

“Fin, you were engaging, comical, yet informative and eye-opening for me. I gained a lot even as a 25-year veteran.”
—Rhonda Hawe, 4th Grade Teacher

Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 3
Le Claire, IA • August 18, 2022

“Fin is amazing! I would follow him anywhere! He is very knowledgeable, a great presenter, charismatic, and connects with everyone! My only complaint is that I might never see him again, which makes me sad.”
—Cassidy Peterson, Innovative Technology Coach

Kelly Johnson

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Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 1
Covington, KY • October 14, 2022

“Kelly was amazing! She was incredibly personable and fun. Everything was easy to understand. I honestly felt like the day flew by and wish that she was staying here for the full five days!”
—Rachael Sharp, 6th Grade Teacher

Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1 & 2
Waubun, MN • August 31–September 1, 2022

“Kelly was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and talented presenter and trainer. She knows her Kagan content, education, and educators. She modeled many ways to engage her learners as she taught the Kagan Day 1 and Day 2 workshops. She has amazing energy and is a great believer in Kagan Cooperative Learning, and it radiates through all she does.”
—Lisa Weber, Superintendent

Rob Jutras

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Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 1
Birch Run, MI • October 14, 2022

“One of the best speakers I’ve ever heard, and I’ve taught for 22 years! Laughter is fun...he is extraordinary.”
—Erin Davis, 1st Grade Teacher

Accelerating Achievement Day 2
Las Vegas, NV • October 8, 2022

“Rob was great! High energy, lots of personal anecdotes that tied in with the content. Overall, awesome instructor!”
—Nicole Verbil, 3rd Grade Teacher

Carol Lohkamp

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Advanced Cooperative Learning Day 3
New Port Richey, FL • October 17, 2022

“I adore her enthusiasm and excitement! Thank you for all that you do to support the team!”
—Danielle Dudley, Assistant Principal

Kagan Win-Win Discipline Days 1 & 2
Benton Harbor, MI • August 17–18, 2022

“Carol was very energetic and enthusiastic. She is a real people-friendly instructor and quite knowledgeable. It was a joy to learn from her.”
—LaShawne Talbert Suggs, Teacher

Dr. Vern Minor

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Instructional Leadership Academy
Orlando, FL • July 11–15, 2022

“Vern conveys passion like no other presenter, or educator, ever. I will absolutely be taking another training with Vern.”
—Ian Fredlund, Assistant Principal

Kagan Cooperative Meetings Days 1 & 2
Pensacola, FL • June 15–16, 2022

“Vern was fantastic! He read the room, ran the training well, engagement was high. Breaks were timed well and of appropriate length. Super pleased!!”
—Sara Golden, TSA Mentor for Instructional Technology

Kris Osthoff

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Social-Emotional Learning Day 1
Sahuarita, AZ • November 4, 2022

“You’re awesome! Thank you for bringing your positive energy to our district! I very much enjoyed spending the day with you.”
—Emily Doshier, 2nd Grade Teacher

Secondary Social Studies Day 1
Perris, CA • October 24, 2022

“Kris was an excellent instructor. She was very informative and professional. I learned a lot of new teaching strategies.”
—Karyn Thomas, Social Science Teacher

Kim Rostick

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Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 4
Bay City, MI • October 31, 2022

“Kim Rostick was very engaging with her presentation. Her passion for Kagan was infectious and made our day go by quickly! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.”
—Brenda Kramer, Teacher

Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1 & 2
Folkston, GA • October 10–11, 2022

“Kim was wonderful! She gave lots of high school friendly examples for putting the structures in practice which was helpful for teachers!”
—Meagan Lee, Instructional Coach

Bill Stater

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Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 1
Hockessin, DE • November 21, 2022

“Bill is very knowledgeable and fun! He read the room and gave us opportunities to reset and refocus in fun ways that we can use in our classrooms!”
—Megan Sammons, Teacher

Secondary Science Success Day 1
Perris, CA • September 19, 2022

“Bill was a fantastic presenter! He did a great job explaining Kagan methods and the reasoning behind them. I also appreciated his comedic relief when discussing experiences with teaching.”
—Aleena Dalbeck, Special Education Science Teacher

Rachel Treaster

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Kagan Live Online: Structures for Little Ones Day 1
Cheyenne, WY • November 11, 2022

“Very fun and easy vibe. Respected our roles as adults who teach. Had very informative answers to all questions, and gave LOTS of relevant ideas for teaching Pre-K!”
—Sara Berquist, Pre-K Teacher

Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 1
Leander, TX • November 3, 2022

“Rachel did a fantastic job of pacing, keeping us engaged, and making this work seem meaningful! This was one of the best PDs I’ve been to.”
—Kori Fitzner, Teacher

Melissa Wincel

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Kagan Live Online: Cooperative Learning Day 1
Reno, NV • November 8, 2022

“Wonderful, engaging, kind, understanding, easy to listen to, receptive to feedback. She fixed any troubleshooting errors quickly and with little interruption to the rest of the class. Her timing and pacing is awesome too, she knows her stuff!”
—Sammie Leigon, 5th Grade ELA Teacher

Kagan Structures for Little Ones Day 1
Elizabethtown, KY • August 1, 2022

“She was terrific! Very organized and very knowledgeable of what she was teaching us!!!”
—Rebecca Pinkham, Kindergarten Teacher