Evaluation Comments from 2007 LSCI Training events in the US, Canada & Scotland
"Mark was awesome! He was very well-prepared, knowledgeable, & passionate in his field. Our kids would love him!"
"I will use what I learned every day as a teacher, parent and friend."
Carol Britton, Teacher
The Prevention Network
Baden, PA
"I heard Mark speak at a conference years ago and hoped I would meet him again. He has vast life experience, knowledge, and compassion. He reaffirmed things I only thought to be true."
Re: Significant competencies and
experiences in the training:
"Learning how to identify
and assist students with different types of problems. Hopefully being able
to be more successful with a wider variety of students. I was definitely
enlightened!"
William S.
Evans, Alternative Education/Supervisor
Keystone SMILES
Knox, PA
"Very professional! With some learners who may have appeared not to have gotten the concepts - very patient! Good teacher with practicing concepts that were taught to us!"
"It will benefit me working with all clients - to think/respond more slowly - not as quick to direct - allow the person/student more time to answer questions that guide the process."
Kristen Antoline, LSW - Outreach
The Prevention Network
Baden, PA
"Keep walking this path, this was inspirational! Mark has abundant knowledge of LSCI and its techniques. He not only walked in some moccasins but walked beside them. Excellent workshop."
"I will use these new skills to talk more with my students and co-workers."
Yvonne Mercredi,
Teacher, RHMKHS
Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Stanley Mission, SK, Canada
"Excellent! Mark's style is lively, informative and keeps the audience involved. He lives and breathes this stuff and it shows"
"Anxious to see the impact of so many being trained at once. I am intuitive in my approach so having more specifics on diagnosis very helpful. I'll be thrilled seeing more staff interacting this way with our kids."
Robin J. Haas,
Executive Director
Cathedral Home for Children
Laramie, WY
"Mark was great! He was knowledgeable, patient and laid back, which was extremely nice. His past experiences that he shared were extremely helpful."
"My work will not be as difficult because now I'll be thinking ahead more and I feel more confident in what I do."
Colin Beecher, Youth Worker II
Cathedral Home for Children
Laramie, WY
"Mark is so knowledgeable that his presentation of skills and practical experiences left me applying everything to my own experiences at work and how I work with kids. He had video clips and stories inserted into the training in all the right spots. The material flowed and connected together very well."
"This training will change my life forever. I will never look at a child's behavior the same again. I feel well equipped to do my job in a way I never have before. I am excited and anxious to try out these new skills and I am thankful for this wonderful opportunity."
Katie Wille, Youth Worker
Cathedral Home for Children
Laramie, WY
"The trainer's knowledge, preparation and presentation was outstanding. One of the most enjoyable courses I ever attended."
"Helps to take a step back calmly and tease out information."
Steve Wall, Nightshift Child and Youthcare Worker
Kibble Education and Care Centre
Paisley, Scotland
"Extremely knowledgeable in the field. Enthusiastically put across/taught. Very relaxed teaching style, which made it easy to take part in the role play."
"I will apply all six interventions and self-evaluate to ensure I practice effectively."
Elizabeth Kearney, Classroom Support Worker
Kibble Education and Care Centre
Paisley, Scotland
"Mark was an excellent trainer to have. He is clearly very passionate about this work and this is demonstrated in his teaching approach. Mark is evidently very knowledgeable and extremely approachable. I enjoyed this course very much."
"This will help me order my practice more efficiently."
Vikki Coughlan, Teacher
Kibble Education and Care Centre
Paisley, Scotland
"Very knowledgeable and relaxed getting points across. Plenty of material available; books, slides, etc. Mark speaks from the heart."
"It will make me more aware of situations." "Made (me) question my work practices and now I see my colleagues work ethics in a different way."
Gerry McGalay, Night-care Officer
Kibble Education and Care Centre
Paisley, Scotland.
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