Testimonials

Welcome to our testimonials page. Please feel free to watch this video from the second largest school district in Illinois before you move onto the district leaders quotes below.

 

 Chicago U46

Image not found“I first met and attended one of Dr. Scherz workshops at a Bullying Conference in Florida. I was so impressed and taken with his approach to looking at bullying as a precursor to school violence through his books, research and literature that tied together culture and climate as a contributing cause.

In ‘Discipline Reimagined’, a workshop he brought to our 50 administrators, he outlined a new approach to aggression and the whole child, applying psychology to identifying and approaching kids at risk. In summary, Dr. Scherz brought a different way of approaching and thinking that I hope to develop an ongoing relationship with his work bringing a more wholistic social emotional approach to helping children, families, and faculty in our community.” - John Heiderscheidt, Director of Safety

 

Tom’s River School District

 "For our fourth annual administrator summer retreat, I suspected that our educators might be willing and able to take an evolutionary leap in their training. I immediately thought of Dr. Scherz, having seen him present in other venues. He worked closely with our planning team to tailor a two- hour workshop that not only met the needs of a diverse group of 75 preK-12 and district leaders but challenged us to think differently about students moving forward. More importantly, he left us with tools and strategies to help more students-- particularly those who are disengaged-- succeed." -Dr. Marc Natanagara, Assistant Superintendent of Tom’s River Regional School District

 

Moorestown School District

  “Dr. Scherz had possibly the worst time - last session on the third day of in-service after school had let out - and he brilliantly captivated over 100 of my staff. They worked to the last minute and many stayed after to ask questions. His knowledge, presentation style and humor totally engaged the audience. He has a tremendous ability to take challenging content and blend it together with personal stories, anecdotes, and group discussions. At the same time, he masterfully pulls it all together so there are clear formative and summative “take-aways”. Perhaps the best way to sum up the session is to share that my staff, before the session had ended, was already asking me to have him back again so they could learn more!” - Dr. Scott McCartney, Superintendent of Moorestown School District

 

West Orange Public Schools

 “An organizational focus which is conspicuously absent from many public schools Strategic Action Plans is employee/teacher wellness. Dr. Scherz has made this the focus of his work with Teacher Coach. This platform enable’s districts not only to deliver mandated trainings in an engaging manner; but more importantly offers a wealth of empowering professional learning resources for professional educators with a focus on mindfulness and social emotional balance. It could very well represent a cornerstone in building an employee wellness program.”  – Dr. Scott Cascone, Superintendent of West Orange School District

 

Southampton Township Schools

 “Dr. Scherz created online PD that is much more engaging than what we have experienced with other online PD providers. Dr. Scherz also provided us in-person PD which was SO well-received by our staff! Both his online and in-person PD were wonderful enhancements to our district, and we are grateful for his dedication to helping schools improve the ways they serve teachers and students. We recommend him highly to any district looking to enhance PD opportunities for educators!” - Brianna Chapin, Director of Curriculum of Southampton School District

“TeacherCoach is an excellent way for administrators to provide necessary professional development, and it gives life to those "boring" topics that are an annual must! The variety of topics offered allows teachers to govern their own professional development. This is so important because who better knows what you need in order to grow than yourself. The best part is that the topics help teachers with not only their professional growth but their personal growth as well. TeacherCoach is an excellent tool to allow schools to save money on professional development while also making money just for utilizing the resources. Asia Michael, Superintendent, Southampton School District.

 

Springfield Township School District

“Dr. Scherz provided my district with an engaging, impactful and personalized workshop. The teachers involved not only enjoyed their time with Dr. Scherz, but asked to have him back next year. The knowledge and experience he brings to a "live" presentation are readily seen in the TeacherCoach professional development modules. With pertinent information presented in a fun manner that is just the right length of time (not too short as to withhold relevant information but not too long to lose the audience's interest), the Teacher Coach platform will be a welcome addition to Springfield's professional development offerings. Dr. Scherz is a true professional and his commitment to giving back to the education profession is admirable.” - Craig Vaughn, Superintendent of Springfield School District

 

Pineland Learning Center

“It is both my pleasure and my honor to acknowledge and praise Jared for his interactive presentations on “Stress Management” and “Relationship Enhancement” at Pineland Learning Center during our

professional development day focused on staff wellness. Jared’s candid style and humor won over the packed dining hall of faculty and staff the minute he began speaking! Several of our staff members were so intrigued by Jared’s first presentation on stress that they chose to attend his relationship workshop. I attended both sessions and was absolutely amazed at how comfortable our staff members were when

they shared their feelings and opened up their hearts and minds. In the 30 years I have enjoyed working in the field of education, I have rarely attended workshop sessions with the high level of involvement and interaction that Jared’s workshops provide. The following are quotes from our staff members:

HURRY to book Jared to speak with your faculty and staff! - Christine Skinner, M.A. Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Pineland Learning Center, Vineland, NJ

 

Virginia Department of Education

 “Dr. Scherz presented at the Virginia Department of Education's Safe and Supportive Schools Conference in March 2019. Dr. Scherz presented content tailored to the audience and provided practical activities for educators to put into practice to help students, families, and school personnel. Dr. Scherz is very knowledgeable in many content areas and provided a keynote address that was engaging and communicated social emotional learning concepts in such a way that all attendees understood and followed his presentation. We were happy to have Dr. Scherz speak at our conference and we would consider reaching out to him for future presentations. “- Gregory Michael

 

Lakeland Regional High School

“Over the years that I have known Dr. Jared Scherz, I have found him to be a highly competent, practical and creative practitioner. I have attended Dr. Scherz’s workshops and have walked away with not only a wealth of knowledge but a complete change in perspective. I have left Dr. Scherz’s workshops revitalized, motivated and eager to share what I learned with my colleagues. Dr. Scherz has spoken to the NJ Association of School Administrators Executive Committee and impressed everyone with his knowledge and in-depth understanding of topics relevant to the world of education. As president of the Passaic County Association of School Administrators, I invited Dr. Scherz to speak at one of our monthly roundtable meetings where he impressed and gained the well-deserved respect and appreciation from all those in attendance. Dr. Scherz is an outstanding resource to any school district. His empathy, understanding, and practical awareness is refreshing, thought provoking and inspirational.” – Mr. Hugh Beattie, Superintendent of Lakeland Regional High School.

 

Eastern Camden County Regional High School

“Teachercoach has been a valuable asset to our school district. The staff at Teachercoach has provided our school community with a variety of services that include mental health intervention and prevention, parent trainings, staff development and SEL training. Teachercoach has provided resources to our staff that is sustainable for the future.

Their hands on approach, sensitivity and knowledge about education and how it is deeply connected to SEL is invaluable. It has been a pleasure to partner with Teachercoach to enhance our school community in so many ways!” – Dr. Susan Roth, Director of Special Services

 

Kingsway Regional School District

“For our annual administrative retreat, we were looking for an expert to facilitate discussion and training regarding the social and emotional well-being of our students, staff and school leaders. Dr. Scherz more than delivered. Through creative, engaging and thought-provoking strategies, he has helped shape the perspectives of our school leaders as it pertains to SEL topics in the field of public education. Our school leaders have been motivated to apply theory and real-world applications to how we approach future programming and look forward to his return to our district.” – Jim Lavender, Superintendent

 

Pittsgrove Township School District

“A great day of SEL training for our administration in Pittsgrove Township Schools. Thank you to Jared Scherz, Ph.D., M.Ed. for facilitating such a deep and rich conversation. We are so excited to begin our partnership with TeacherCoach! #SEL #selfcare.” – Matthew Carey, Superintendent

 

  

Colt’s Neck Township Schools

“Thank you for our wonderful professional development as an admin team! Our social emotional learning is just as important as anyone's! We are grateful for such a meaningful day @TeacherCoachLLC @CNSchools” – Erica Reynolds, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

 

Delanco Township School District

“The Teacher Coach SEL series is incredibly beneficial. Dr. Scherz provides engaging and thought-provoking activities that have real-world applications. There's certainly some theory, but it's not just in a vacuum. Dr. Scherz has participants explore how to apply those theories. I personally benefited from participating in all of the sessions. As a result of one of the activities, I developed a series of personal experiments to improve my own psychological and physical health. Now I'm feeling better than ever. Without the SEL series, I'm not sure when (if ever) that would've happened.” - Joe Mersinger, Superintendent

 

Gloucester Township Public Schools

Our annual administrative retreats regularly focus on leadership theory and practice. Never have they been as well received as our recent session with Dr. Scherz. His unique approach emphasizing bridging the gap between individual needs and organizational needs resonated with our administrative team. We left feeling both inspired and optimistic about meeting the challenges of school leadership, and I actually had colleagues asking for more. We are looking forward to more consistent work with Jared and his team as we build a culture of purpose that focuses on process to build a vibrant organization that works for and meets the needs of leaders, staff and students. I would highly recommend TeacherCoach to any administrative team. – Tim Trow, Assistant Superintendent

 

Palmyra School District

As the list of state-mandated Professional Development continues to grow, we wanted to find a really engaging way to present the information we had seen so many times. After meeting with Dr. Scherz and his team, we were intrigued not only by these trainings but also by the potential to implement something that would be really beneficial for our staff. Our teachers have access to so many resources that support their wellness, and through our partnership were able to take part in live scavenger hunts, book studies, and so much more. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Teacher Coach!

 

Book Reviews

Whole School Health & Psychosocial Emotional Learning

"This important book discusses how to cultivate success, happiness, and a healthier world for all and will enhance the tools educators use to shape our children’s future. Whole School Health Through Psychosocial Emotional Learning is not only for educators, but also for parents and others interested in cultivating favorable emotional and physical health in the next generation." Joel Fuhrman, M.D., New York Times Bestselling Author

 

"Whole School Health Through Psychosocial Emotional Learning is a useful guide for empowering educators to facilitate what we now know are critical elements of childhood development. At a time when so many families are reflecting on the immense value teachers and schools bring to their lives, Jared Scherz successfully connects the dots between how students learn and how they interact with the world around them. Using evidence-based descriptions of psychosocial emotional learning sprinkled with personal accounts from real-life educators, this book offers a practical roadmap for schools looking to create an integrated, engaging, and supportive environment for the next generation." Amy Kennedy, Educator Director of The Kennedy Forum, The Kennedy Forum

 

"Whole School Health Through Psychosocial Emotional Learning highlights the importance of relationships, communication, and compassion for others. It presents a critical view in supporting, training, and retaining teachers through the lens of engaging and modeling behaviors that will help our rural students be better civic leaders and community members. My favorite quote from the book gives credit to the author's upbringing and modeling from his parents: 'We must experience the world through others so we can fully engage in educating all children. My father and mother modeled to me and my siblings how to experience the world through somebody else’s eyes, especially if their outer differences stirred up discomfort or displeasure, enriching all lives involved.' I recommend all leaders, teachers, and stakeholders secure their copy as they prepare for school."  Allen C. Pratt, Executive Director, National Rural Education Association (NREA)

 

“While education faces an unrelenting threat, Dr. Jared Scherz reminds us to invest in our frontline defense. Impactful personal narratives blended with a new paradigm around SEL makes Dr. Scherz one of our premier thought leaders in education and this book a must read.” Dr. Richard Bozza, New Jersey Association of School Administrators

 

 

 

"This book provides a useful introduction to the complex challenge of improving psychosocial emotional learning (PSEL). Building on the experiences of 15 educators, Jared Scherz proposes a new paradigm for whole school and individual health that balances body and brain and builds capacity both to self-regulate and tolerate distress." James Harvey; National Superintendents Roundtable

 

 

 

"Psychosocial-emotional skills are much harder to teach than the insouciant moniker 'soft skills' has, for decades, suggested. Whole School Health Through Psychosocial Emotional Learning provides a clear and welcome roadmap for professional educators around the world to follow as they upgrade their approach to nurturing the whole child. Schools and districts that adopt these principles will boost the mental health and stamina of their students and faculty alike." Christopher Thurber; Phillips Exeter Academy

 


 

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