Client Quotes

Hear what our clients and workshop participants have to say...

On Teacher Selection...

Jenny was so down to earth and one of us. It [the presentation] covered both campus and district level info ... It helped me look at my interviewing skills objectively and I am anxious to do a much better job in the future.

I appreciated the recent data and research. This is important as we prepare to hire for next year.

-- Participant Comments,

ASCD Annual Conference 2005 Presentation on

Teacher Quality Index Interview Protocol

TQR gives our whole district a common vision with a common language for identifying desirable teaching candidates. For a growth district hiring many teachers a year this is critical!

-- Pete Turner, Superintendent, Liberty Elementary School District, AZ

This information is critical to rapid growth districts. When hiring 200-300 new teachers per year finding quality people is critical.

-- Gail Pletnick, Assistant Superintendent, Arizona

A must professional development opportunity for HR professionals. 

-- Brenda Tijerina, Human Resources,

Casa Grande Elementary School District, Arizona

We need a process in hiring that identifies qualities that really matter for student achievement. This is the easiest and most research based system I've seen. 

-- Harry A. Smith, Assistant to the Superintendent,

Penn-Trafford School District, PA

The teacher interview and hiring strategies fit directly with teacher quality goals of our instructional program. I especially like how actively we were involved in the training.

-- Karen Woodard, Accountability and Testing Specialist,

Shelby County Schools, TN

This information is long overdue in coming. I feel like I can now interview teacher candidates in a manner that gives me a much better picture of their teaching ability. 

-- Participant Comment, Shelby County Schools, 2005 

As human resources continues to evolve it is important to stay on top of current research. This workshop provided me with the tools I'll need to be an effective leader in our department. 

-- Russell Dyer, Human Resources Supervisor,

Shelby County Schools, TN

Very timely information as I begin interviewing! It helped to fill a void in my background knowledge!

The Human Resources and Screening Interviews were excellent and will be used.

 -- Participant Comments,

TQR Symposium, "Hiring the Best"

On Evaluation...

Working with Drs. James Stronge and Jennifer Hindman was the most professional experience of my tenure with Essex County Public Schools. Their system of support was perfect! Administrators, teachers, and parents worked under the guidance of James and Jennifer throughout the school year to develop a comprehensive system of staff development and evaluation which centers on improving student achievement and teachers' professional growth. We have implemented this system for two years now and have seen increased SOL scores and improved classroom instruction based upon recommendations made to teachers during the evaluation process. I highly recommend this dynamic duo for any professional development workshop and consulting need. They will far exceed your expectations.

-- Denise Perritt, Assistant Superintendent, Essex County Schools, VA

Working with Dr. Stronge and Dr. Hindman to develop our research-based screening and interview protocols has brought out hiring process to a new level. We are now confident that we have instruments and practices that allow us to differentiate between teachers of promise who are growing in their profession and teachers who are unlikely to ever meet the performance expectations of our school division. I can now assure our School Board that we are reaching their goal to "recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified staff members

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-- Judy Davis Dorsey, Director of Human Resources,

York County Schools, VA

In a collaborative effort with Greenville County Schools and Dr. James Stronge, our school district developed a comprehensive performance assessment system for our teachers and our administrators.  Throughout the process, Dr. Stronge offered a number of quality training sessions for all stakeholders. These sessions included Academic Goal Setting for Student Achievement and Portfolio Development for Teachers.  He also worked closely with Principals on the use of Performance Appraisal Rubrics and determining Inter-rater reliability. His consistent support of our evaluation systems allowed for a smooth and effective implementation.  Additionally, the materials created by Dr Stronge and Dr. Jennifer Hindman resulted in Performance Assessment Handbooks and training materials that provided pertinent information and allowed for productive dialogue among the participants. Throughout our three year working relationship, Dr. Stronge and Dr. Hindman have continually offered high quality workshops and materials in support of our performance evaluation systems. 

-- Patty Fox, Evaluation Coordinator, Greenville County Schools, SC

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