Professional Development Courses for Educators.

I have taken many online courses over the last 5 years. The Heritage online course I just completed was by far one of the best I have taken. The website is well designed and easy to use. The course assignments are relevant to the course and my situation. Overall this has been one of the best educational experiences I have had.

~Kylee Ballance

Course: FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL: From Stress to Success
with Mary Ann Johnson

Thank you so much! This course is just what I needed to get myself ready for next year. I can't wait to use some of these ideas and strategies with my students!

~Tara

Course: TOTALLY POSITIVE TEACHING
with Mary Ann Johnson

I have been taking post-graduate classes for years. I think Brenda was an exceptional teacher. Besides the excellent academically-created course, her guidance, positive energy, patience, and support are something I appreciated. I want to take another class from her and recommend her without reservations to my colleagues. After 13 years of abusive and insulting principals I was demoralized and wanted to quit after 31 years of teaching. Brenda has relit the candle of hope for me, and I excited to use her material every day. I find it so valuable that I plan on writing some of her suggestions and strategies, And ideas and having them spiral-bound into a book to use everyday. Brenda is a blessing. I am looking forward to school and not dreading it as I have for the last 13 years. Please publish my full name. Please send this to Brenda,too. Sincerely, Cheryl A. Jackson Kent, WA 253 856 1073

~Cheryl A. Jackson

Course: ENGAGING STUDENTS OF POVERTY: Practical Strategies That Raise
with Brenda McKinney

Prof. Rzeznic's course was helpful and informative. He was quick to respond to any inquiries I had and to grade and credit me for my work. Very satisfied.

~meg conrard

Course: LIFE LESSONS From DR. SEUSS: Kindness in the K-5 Classroom
with Lawrence Rzeznik

Teach Like A Champion was well worth the time and energy. Great class! Also, great feedback from the instructor.

~Jodi Olson

Course: TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION: Field Notes From The Masters
with Julie Bora

Professor Boll's class was user-friendly, responsive, and immediately applicable to my classroom. I was very pleased with the clarity of these lessons and my newfound ability to create a professional-looking, easy-to-update classroom website. Professor Boll also recommended a wide variety of other tech tools that were easy to learn along the way--things like Gravatar and Canva, which I began implementing in my classes right away. I found this online class to be one of the most useful and no-nonsense grad-level classes I've taken as a teacher. No frills or wasted time, just great tools and well-organized lessons to teach you how to use them. I will definitely recommend this class to colleagues.

Course: Build Your Website Now
with Michael Boll

Every summer I always look forward to taking classes from The Heritage Institute, especially from Dr. Sedler and Ms. Suzanne Warner! I appreciate how I can expand my knowledge at a pace that works for me. Thank for helping me better myself through the pursuit of higher education.

~Courtney Westphal

Course: MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS: Every Student Can Do Math
with Suzanne Warner

Suzanne was great, and this class was fantastic. It was fun to pick books and write papers about them--a good re-energizing activity for my summer!

~Amanda Graham

Course: READ FOR PLEASURE & INSPIRATION: Fire up Your Life & Work (6 credit option)
with Suzanne Warner

I'd like to thank Mary Ann Johnson for all the constructive instruction and suggestions she has provided for me with this course. As an effective and professional educator, Ms Johnson has made my learning truly valuable and enjoyable. Much appreciated!

~Guoli Thorpe

Course: FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL: From Stress to Success
with Mary Ann Johnson

This course went much further than I had thought it would. There were a few self-analyses that were hard to do, but insightful. The breadth and depth of what I learned surpassed my expectations. I see teaching in a new light, and will keep working at reaching every student as best I can. Mary Ann Johnson is a wonderful instructor of the highest ability. I am so glad I get her tutelage. Her positive comments are a pleasure to read.

Course: SO EACH MAY LEARN: Integrating Learning Styles & Multiple Intelligences
with Mary Ann Johnson