“Our testimonials are one of our biggest sources of JOY. We adore and thank every school who has partnered with us. It is our honor and privilege.”
What teachers had to say about the Chance to Soar Back-to-School Programs
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“Inspirational, motivating, encouraging and connecting. Chance to Soar is an intentional time to refresh, reflect and feed your teacher soul!”
“Chance to Soar has been incredibly uplifting and supportive during a particularly complex time in the World. I have appreciated the introspective teachings which give us permission to appreciate our unique gifts and talents. We also have learned to appreciate the unique qualities our professional peers offer, as we may be able to combine our strengths in order to best accomplish tasks and/ care for our students.”
“They were like our co-workers and friends! I felt that they got to know and love our staff so well! Their investment in us was 100%. We really looked forward to our time with them. We always felt warm and fuzzy after we did a Chance to Soar meeting.”
“Chance to Soar is an opportunity to hear affirmations of our vocation from people both outside and inside our work family.”
“The name Chance to Soar is fitting for these ladies! Andra and Aletha take time to understand what our staff needs and then create a program that fits. Right now, the staff is being led on a journey to Oz. Lessons learned by Dorothy and her friends are being shared with helpful tools for staff to utilize as they navigate their own journey this year.”
“Chance to Soar facilitates thinking of life in a different way. Encourages individuals to see their strengths and how they can help the whole campus.”
“Participating in the beautiful Chance To Soar sessions allowed the opportunity to look deep inside yourself. See things that maybe you did not realize were there. I love the Spark Wheel (not sure that is the correct name). Knowing more about how to communicate with my co-workers is amazing.”
The presenters were amazing- very lively, easy to listen to and the activities were so engaging.”
“I love your positive perspective on things. You are so great at turning things around to see the positive.”
“It is a great organization! It was life training, looking at taking care of yourself and others around us. They went beyond the surface and went deep into areas that might have been uncomfortable and made you glad they were there. It has been a blessing to me personally and professionally.”
“Chance to Soar has been a breath of fresh air for our campus. I truly look forward to the time we spend together and appreciate the guided look into my behavior and relationships on our campus. Chance to Soar helped me gain insight about myself and my co-workers that has been very valuable in achieving my personal professional goals and the goals shared by our entire campus. I think it is very important for a program to assess the needs of the campus it is working with and to design an experience that is personal to them and Chance to Soar did that. I felt like I was treated as an individual during the sessions as well as a part of an amazing team.”
“Chance to Soar always gives valuable lessons and great wisdom.”
You all are very validating!!!! I never feel silly or inadequate for my feelings.”
“You care about educators and everyone involved in roles within a school and want us to be successful in our jobs and in our lives. Chance to Soar is a fun and positive experience where everyone is valued.”
“You two are very caring and have our hearts at your foremost interest.”
“Chance to Soar has absolutely changed us. Their timely and heart-felt involvement with our campus has been inspirational. They help us through the "hard stuff".”
“The joy the presenters have for helping schools and teachers.”
“The presenters were terrific and their message was inspiring.”
“The engagement was so kind and just refreshing. I felt so welcomed.”
“There was so much preparation, time and probably prayer placed on this and it was so evident.”
“The inspirational and motivational nuggets of joy!”
“I love Chance to Soar. The presentations are fabulous and make me feel so good! THANK YOU!”
“You could tell the presenters were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about what they were sharing.”
“I appreciated how closely you linked it to our districts instructional focus. It was very edifying.”
“I like how everything tied together and had an overall theme of positiveness.”
“The way you each presented yourselves as our peers.”
“I loved the whole thing, but the level of excitement in the presenters showed. I didn't want any of it to end.”
“I liked the overall theme of taking care of yourself so you are prepared to be an effective team member which in turn helps the team and the students we serve."