Testimonials

Hear from the people who have experienced our programs firsthand.

  • “This was fun AND super helpful. And usually (never?) do those two things coincide in PDs.”

  • “It’s difficult to articulate how meaningful this work today was. I hope that my district will trust me when I say this is some of the most valuable PD I have had.”

  • “A fantastic training that not only brought our administration team closer together, but brought forward skillsets that were accessible and useful for all.”

  • “This was one of the most impactful PD sessions I have ever participated in. I loved that it was low-tech, and I felt engaged the entire day. Every leader should do this session!”

  • “This was an amazing experience and a great way to begin my leadership journey. Thank you.”

  • “Phenomenal session!! It was a long day but it didn’t feel long being in the session. I felt engaged, inspired, relevant and empowered…I felt like I truly grew in the matter of a few hours on how to captivate my staff and others and tell purposeful stories! By far one of the BEST sessions I’ve been in in awhile…Thank you all so much!”

Listen to how our work shows up in practice through the experience of one of our partners.

with Jeffrey Veale Jr. - Teach For America

  • “This was an amazing experience and a great way to begin my leadership journey. Thank you.”

  • “IE helps you recognize how others view you and the power in your story. It shines insight into what makes you tick. ”

  • “It is great to hear other leaders who are going through a similar story/experience. ”

  • “I thoroughly enjoyed the session— I learned that leaning into discomfort is liberating.”

  • “I found this session to be so powerful - I believe it should be required for all leaders in education.”

  • “This was an awesome experience. I left feeling calm and more compassionate about myself. I learned how to deal with extreme feelings or moments of being overwhelmed.”

  • “IE really opened me up to think about my values and my presence when speaking, in a way that I hadn’t thought about before.”

  • “I enjoyed the blend of content, practice, and modeling of skills throughout the day. I think it was a well-run day that has left me excited to practice with my IE coach one-on-one.”

  • “I liked the concrete focus on storytelling. Well all know that really theatrical teachers are great, but that part is rarely taught.”

Why is IE so critical at this time?

with judy touzin - IE ADVISORY board member