I am going to sign up for another class immediately! This class was so relevant to what I need to be doing to prepare for the fall. THANK YOU!

~Erika Harmer

Course: GOOGLE CLASSROOM
with Charity Staudenraus

I am going to sign up for another class immediately! This class was so relevant to what I need to be doing to prepare for the fall. THANK YOU!

~Erika Harmer

Course: GOOGLE CLASSROOM
with Charity Staudenraus

Brenda does a wonderful job of online teaching. I will remember the things she did and said that stuck with me, and I'll work on integrating them into my classes for the rest of the year. I felt that she truly cared about my learning and the learning of my students …THANK YOU!

~Carmen Martin

Course: REASONS STUDENTS DON’T LIKE SCHOOL: Mind & Your Classroom
with Brenda McKinney

This course was more life-changing than any course I have ever taken. Brenda gives thoughtful and insightful reflections. I feel a wonderful connection to her as a mentor. This was the BEST course I have ever taken, and I can tell you it's because of Brenda! She is a gem!

~Wendy Lofthouse

Course: HAPPINESS DIET: Energize Your Brain & Body
with Brenda McKinney

This course was spectacular! I learned so much from Brenda. The resources that this course gave me was beyond enriching, and I hope other teachers, young and old, new and experienced, will take the time to participate in this course and will learn the ropes of working memory. Regardless of what grade you teach, you will not regret it!

~Rebekah Galvez

Course: SCORES RISE WHEN KIDS REMEMBER: Working Memory & Learning
with Brenda McKinney

I found helpful the activities, the videos, and all your feedback. Thanks for all your comments, suggestions, and activities you gave me. I felt that I was reading comments and advice from a friend, not a teacher. Bravo! You try to know your students and make connections with them, and with me, you did it!

~Silvia Dickson

Course: HARDWIRING HAPPINESS: Overcoming Negative Thinking
with Brenda McKinney

I enjoyed the material and found it relevant to my content area (art). The tuition was well-priced, the instructor was quick to respond to assignments, and the pacing was perfect for the busy life of a K-12 teacher.

~Sam Harrington

Course: ARTS WITH THE BRAIN IN MIND
with Mary Ann Johnson

I enjoyed this course very much. The assignments were relevant and meaningful, and the topic fits my needs as a health educator. The instructor was quick to provide detailed feedback and answer questions. I highly recommend this course!

~Heather Cheney

Course: HOOKED ON SUCCESS: Helping Students Discover Passion & Purpose In Life
with mreaves0708@gmail.com

Suzanne's course was excellent. I honestly have talked about the content of this class nearly every single day in one setting or another. It was interesting, applicable, and got me thinking. As a result of this class, I'm looking into other Heritage Institute courses. Thanks!

~Kelly Carlson

Course: GENERATION Z: Understanding & Teaching The Kids In Our Classrooms
with Suzanne Warner

I loved this course on fostering GRIT! The text was enjoyable, and the assignments provided opportunities to put my learning to practice. The concept of grit is so relevant to teaching these days, and I have many takeaways and look forward to incorporating it into my classroom. What a great class. Thank you!!

~heather cheney

Course: FOSTERING GRIT IN THE CLASSROOM
with pdickenson@nu.edu

This instructor is so interactive, individualized, and personal with her response to every assignment. I can also see her passion reflected in her comments to all of her students in the forum responses. I truly enjoyed this class.

~Carol Grosvenor

Course: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: Lessons in Life & Teaching
with Brenda McKinney

I LOVED THIS COURSE! The text had me worried at first, but it is an awesome reference & it is on my desk as we speak! I am flipping one of my classes next year, so this was a great way for me to work out some of the kinks, and I learned so much from the text and assignments. Charity was great to work with & very responsive. I would ask questions as they came to me in my assignments & she responded in a timely manner with great suggestions. Highly recommend if you are even thinking of flipping your classroom!

~Danielle Hoying

The instructor, Doug Larson, was fabulous. My schedule this summer was a bit hectic, and he allowed me to tailor some of the assignments to connect to the work I was currently doing. A super helpful, interesting course!

~Laurie Thurston

Course: WRITING PROMPTS: Inspiring Young Writers
with Doug Larson

I enjoyed the course immensely and am looking forward to implementing methods taught regularly within my classroom.

~Yvonne Alderman

Course: THE WRITING & READING WORKSHOP: Engaging the Adolescent
with Deb Lund

Affording the luxury to reflect on my teaching is crucial for my growth and development as a teacher. It is with courses such as this that I get to push my thinking and practice to deeper levels. Thank you for the opportunity.

~Angela

Course: FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL: Human Rights for All
with Wendi Fein

My instructor Charity Staudenraus is awesome. I have taken five or six classes from her, and she has done a wonderful job in each one. She responds to every assignment that I turned in and gives great feedback to all my questions. I'll come back to the Heritage Institute to take classes from her. She is that good.

~Steve Porter

Course: ONLINE INTERACTIVE READING
with Charity Staudenraus

I have always found the courses offered by THI to meet my needs. This course was very thought-provoking and enlightening. I want to thank Lori; she is the best.

~Georgia Lyonnais

Course: HELPING ANXIOUS STUDENTS
with Lori Gibson

Charity Staudenraus teaches one of the most important subjects in the teaching profession - Happiness! Charity will bring out the best of you and, in turn, teaches you how to bring the best out of your students. Not only is her course enlightening, but it is also a clarion call for parents and educators around the world to turn the tide against the growing number of young suicides. After taking Charity's course, you'll want to join the cause!

~William Henry Griffin

Course: BEING HAPPY: Teaching Happiness
with Charity Staudenraus

I am so grateful to have taken this course; it stirred my soul and reminded me of why I teach. I learned so much about myself and received so many tools to use in the classroom. Ms. McKinney does an excellent job of responding to assignments, giving praise, and moving her students to the next level. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.

~Jodine Huffman

Course: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: Lessons in Life & Teaching
with Brenda McKinney

The instructor was excellent and was quick to respond to emails. I was happy with the class format. The flexible deadline structure is excellent compared to other online programs.

~Doug Bocaz-Larson

Course: CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT in FILM & LITERATURE
with Eric Low

When I signed up for this course, it was just another course for salary advancement. However, this course took me by surprise, pushing me to open boxes of memories I haven't opened in years. It forced me to dig within myself to relate to the material. I learned so much and took so much more away then I had ever imagined. Thank you!

~Brenda Wilson

Course: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: Lessons in Life & Teaching
with Brenda McKinney

The course was awesome, and I would definitely take more courses through The Heritage Institute.

~Chris Anderson

Course: HABLA ESPANOL: Spanish Basics For Educators PT I
with Deborah Richter

I really enjoyed this class. I can use all of the strategies in my classroom, and the instructor gave great feedback!

~Jodi Olson

Course: BATTLING BOREDOM
with Mary Ann Johnson

Thanks for the great course. Mr. Larson was a great professor, who always gave timely feedback and comments.

~Evelyn Gathu

Course: DRAMA GAMES
with Doug Larson

I loved taking this course with Brenda; she is very quick at responding to my assignments and gives excellent feedback.

~Randa

Course: HAPPINESS DIET: Energize Your Brain & Body
with Brenda McKinney

Thank you for the opportunity for professional development that is real-world and convenient to study on my crazy schedule.

~Michele Clark

Course: SUBSTITUTE’S SUITCASE: Don’t Leave Home Without It!
with Julie Bora

Brenda McKinney is an excellent instructor. Her feedback was valuable and practical. I've been taking education classes since 1985, and Brenda's instruction will positively impact the way I teach.

~Heidi Elston

Course: DIFFERENTIATION: Its Not As Hard As You Think
with Brenda McKinney

I was very pleased with the course content. I found it delivered just what I was looking for.

~Tom Weddle

Course: RE-THINKING U.S. HISTORY: What Your Teachers Never Told You
with Wendi Fein

Great course! The website was user friendly and easy to navigate. I look forward to taking another course from The Heritage Institute.

~Nancy C.

Course: HELPING STUDENTS MOTIVATE THEMSELVES
with Mary Ann Johnson

I found Mrs. Bora's class to be quite interesting. It made me think a lot about my delivery of information to students. Her class also presented a variety of ideas to try out in the classroom. On a personal note, Mrs. Bora was very receptive to my needs. She even gave me insight into some of my questions and things to try differently within the classroom. I was very happy using this online edition and highly recommend Mrs. Bora and this class.

~Eric Gregory

Course: 8 FAMILIAR FORCES FOR IMPROVING CLASSROOM CULTURE
with Julie Bora

The Heritage Institute makes taking online courses straight forward. Being a busy full-time educator and full-time mom of three active children, I like being able to complete courses at my convenience in the evenings or early mornings. I also like that we can collaborate with other teachers in some of the courses.

~Marcella Schaffer

Course: EDITING MADE EASY: Strategies For All Writers
with Mary Ann Johnson

I can not express how impressed I am with my instructor Charity Staudenraus. She comments and gives insightful responses to all of my assignments. She is very down-to-earth and easy to talk to. Her class will greatly impact the way I teach Science. I have taken four classes from Charity, and all of them have led to the same great experience. Thank you so much, Charity, for being such a great instructor and a great person. I will never forget it.

~Steve Porter

Course: GOOGLE CLASSROOM 2.0: Beyond the Basics
with Charity Staudenraus

I really enjoy my experience taking this course; it has been a while since I have taken a class that is enticing, encouraging, and enjoyable as this course. I would recommend it to anybody in charge of a classroom.

~Anonymous

Course: AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
with Stacey Shaw

I thoroughly enjoyed the Love and Logic class. I found the content applicable to my first-grade classroom, and I can see that it would hold the same value in a higher grade. My instructor was extremely easy to deal with and immediately answered any questions I had. Thank you for a great experience!

~Katharine Johnson

Course: LOVE & LOGIC IN TEACHING
with Suzanne Warner

I really enjoyed taking this course and I am excited to use what I have learned this school year.

~Kristin Salonen

Course: HEALTH CURRICULUMS FOR K-12 EDUCATORS
with Eric Low

Ms. McKinney is a dedicated and thoughtful teacher. She provided insight and feedback all along the way. The course was well designed, and I feel like I improved as a person for taking it. I would highly recommend this instructor and course to anyone!

~Curtis Albin

Course: HAPPINESS DIET: Energize Your Brain & Body
with Brenda McKinney

This was a fantastic course! The instructor, Charity, did a wonderful job of providing meaningful feedback. I gained useful tools for my classroom. Thank you!

~Mandie Frizzell

Course: CLIMATE CHANGE FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
with Charity Staudenraus

This course was fantastic. The course text was supplemented with great educational and inspiring videos. The instructor was very encouraging and enthusiastic, timely with her feedback, and offered great suggestions and advice.

~Lori Groves

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

Lori is a great teacher! She is super helpful and always able to answer my questions!

~Melissa Slatt Maxwell

Course: THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK: Helping Disorganized Students
with Lori Gibson

Debora Supplitt provided prompt, professional, helpful feedback. She was encouraging, and her feedback helped add depth to the lessons and examples that I prepared as a part of this course. I have currently been using lessons that I prepared during this course in my classroom. I appreciate the relevance of the "Caldecott" continuing education class.

~Anna Traynor

Course: ART OF THE CALDECOTT AWARD
with Debora Supplitt

Thank you for offering this course. It was, above all, convenient for me. Also, it was a very important text to process. The assignments forced me to consider the myriad ways it will impact my instruction.

~Scott Jensen

Course: Eric Jensens TEACHING with the BRAIN in MIND
with Mary Ann Johnson

I loved this class. I have recommended it to my colleagues!! Thank you, Mary Ann, for being a great teacher!

~Treila Smith

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

Brenda McKinney was a phenomenal instructor. I felt like I got more individualized treatment and feedback than most graduate courses I've taken. The class itself was relevant to my work, and her personalized feedback made it even more relevant. I really appreciated this experience.

~Sabrina Sommer

Course: MINDSET: The New Psychology Of Success
with Brenda McKinney

Thank you, Brenda! This was an excellent class, and I learned a ton! Thank you for your quick feedback and inspirational messages. You are amazing!

~Lisa Lavinder

Course: GENDER DIFFERENCES: Boys & Girls Learn Differently
with Brenda McKinney

This was my first experience with The Heritage Institute; I was a little hesitant about taking an online class (it has been so long since I took my last one), but I was pleasantly surprised - and I am ready to take more. It was great! I'm so glad my teaching partner talked me into taking it!

~Lori Craft

Course: COLONIAL & REVOLUTIONARY AMERICA: Film, Literature & Classroom Resources
with Eric Low

Ann Amberg is a thoughtful and inspiring instructor, and she helped me navigate the course and content with ease. I am looking forward to taking another class from her in the future.

~Laurie Lopez

Course: WORLD WE WANT: 4 Credits
with Ann Amberg

My instructor's materials and podcasts were clear and concise. It was great to have it broken down into digestible chunks and be able to apply what I was learning at that moment. I was also able to review the information and revisit concepts as I did assignments. I most appreciate that I came out with a product I can use in my classroom. Building my own web site is the key I had been looking for to streamline my teaching and maximize time with my students.

~Barbara Hellein-Hart

Course: BUILD YOUR WEBSITE NOW!
with Michael Boll

This course was very interesting, and I would recommend it to anyone trying to get a better glimpse into the workings of mental health issues and students!

~Courtney Martinez

Course: MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES & STUDENTS
with Michael Sedler

Deb Lund is a superb instructor. Her responses to my postings of assignments were well thought out and helpful. I would definitely take another class from her. Thanks for the opportunity to get some needed credit hours for my recertification.

~Nancy Hail

Course: WRITING WITH KIDS: Real Writing With Real Results
with Deb Lund

This course met all of my expectations--it challenged me and caused me to reflect on my teaching practices, which was both rewarding and exciting! I would definitely take a course from The Heritage Institute again!

~Georgia Boethin

Course: LEADING & MANAGING A DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM
with Mary Ann Johnson

This was a wonderful course. We had to use the sharing that Google is famous for submitting assignments. The instructor was available for questions via document comments (perfect!). He encouraged a deeper understanding and challenged me to explore some of the areas the course covered in a more in-depth manner. He was able to relate my learning to my teaching assignments at school.

~Mark Aerts

Course: GOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATORS & SCHOOLS
with Chris Hill

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. Sincerely, Cheryl A. Jackson

~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
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

I think character education is a necessity at every grade level. Using Dr. Seuss books to engage students is a great idea, and I now have ready-made lessons.

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

My instructor was excellent. Her encouragement was crucial in my enjoyment and learning in this course. Her written comments on my work were cogent, insightful, based in real-life experience as an educator. I am looking forward to taking another class with Brenda McKinney.

Course: MINDSET: The New Psychology Of Success
with Brenda McKinney

My instructor was Eva Varga. She was a great teacher. Her responses were professional and timely. Even though online classes can be impersonal Eva’s responses were interactive and made me feel as though we had met in real life. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to take an online class.

~Patrick S.

I really enjoyed this course, in large part due to my instructor, Mary Ann Johnson. I was unsure of myself but her positive feedback gave me the confidence to do quality work.

~Laurel H.

Course: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT THAT WORKS
with Mary Ann Johnson

Ann Amberg is an excellent choice for facilitating this course. She was responsive to my inquiries, very positive about the objectives of the course, and very insightful with her comments. I enjoyed the WWW course very much and learned lots from my experiences. Thank you!

~Maureen C.

Course: WORLD WE WANT: 1 Credit
with Ann Amberg

Thanks Brian Long. I appreciated your speediness, positive tone, and engaging questions.

~Marla Quesnell

Course: DRUG EDUCATION FOR TODAY’S TEACHER
with Brian Long

I learned relevant, valuable information that I am able to apply to my classroom situation immediately. Whenever I contacted the instructor, she was prompt and very helpful in her response.This course stretched my thinking, prepared me for a new grade level and piqued my interest for new avenues of study within my present teaching situation. Thank you!

~Cindy Gold

Ann Amberg was particularly patient and helpful in answering my frequent e-mails and questions. The World We Want design also made me very grateful as I received credit for lots of extra time I put in at school. Life doesn't always work out that way, and I thank you!

~Susan Knell

Course: WORLD WE WANT: 2 Credits
with Ann Amberg

I really appreciate how Sherry Bozorth outlines her course and leads her students through progressive learning experiences in the design of the course. I enjoyed the course very much and have tools to usewith students and to pass on to others.

~Barbara Malizia

Excellent prompt communication from instructor, with very clear expectations if I needed to change an assignment. I am very impressed at how much history I got out of this class through studying musicals. I also have a renewed joy in watching musicals, and now watch them from a historical perspective.

~Dawn Hashley

My instructor, Sherry Bozworth, returned my emails within hours, usually minutes. Her responses were helpful and always answered whatever questions I had. Her class offered specific and applicable advice, knowledge and insight into ways I can improve as a teacher and make my lessons more relative for my students.

~MICHAEL ESSLINGER

Julie Bora, the instructor for Teach Like A Champion, responded to my assignments in an informative and supportive manner. She made my online course experience delightful and increased my knowledge of how to incorporate useful skills for classroom management. Thank You!!

~Denise Ackerman

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

This course was outstanding. Practical, useful information I can implement right away. The instructor was helpful, and the assignments she has designed are not just mere "busy work". They helped me refine my teaching, and really made me think about my classroom!

~Shannon May

Mr. Boll's design of the course content is excellent! The resources and support he provided were all very helpful and immediate. I felt a high level of respect from Mr. Boll and his responses were instumental to my learning and success. I am very grateful for the knowledge and the experience. Thank you!

~Jacqueline Pina

Course: WEB 2.0: Powering Up With The Latest Technology
with Michael Boll

This is my second class with Michael Boll. He does a great job and I was happy to see another course available from him. I was also glad for the ability to collaborate with another colleague for this video production course. It was an intensive course and doing it with a peer made the work load more fun and fit with the theme of the class. Videos are meant to be collaborative and we'll expect our students to be able to create together because of limited time, space, and technology. I really enjoyed this class and the things I learned and created from it.

~Kelly Ioane

Course: VIDEO PRODUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM
with Michael Boll

This is the second course I took form Michael Boll. He is professional and friendly. His instruction is clear and his comments are very helpful. I have taken courses from Heritage over the years and have always had positive experiences. Thank you, Dan

~Dan

Course: VIDEO PRODUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM
with Michael Boll

As always Mr. Boll was phenomenal! He was supportive and helpful in our collaborative effort. I would love to take more courses from him!

~Wade Murray

Course: BUILD YOUR WEBSITE NOW!
with Michael Boll

This is my third class from HOL and every one I take I am the better for it. I still use things from each of those classes (one I took over 6 years ago) regularly in my classroom. Thank you for creating and providing classes that can be taken while working full time, are highly educational, and have excellent professors. -Britta

~Britta Hubbard

Course: MINDSET: The New Psychology Of Success
with Brenda McKinney

Mike Sedler was a fantastic instructor. His feedback was timely and genuine. Readings were solid and good. I appreciated the variety of articles, handouts, and flexibility with course texts, so I could choose one that I felt would meet my needs best, at the level I teach. I would definitely take another of his courses again!

~Kirsten Morgan

Course: ESTABLISHING RULES & BOUNDARIES
with Michael Sedler

This course exceeded my expectations. The instructor, book, and writing prompts increased my knowledge and strategies extremely well and were wonderfully practical as well as interesting, and I've been a teacher over 30 years!

~Dee Hammons

Course: QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE TEACHERS
with Mary Ann Johnson

I can honestly say that - before this course - I had never had a learning experience impact my career as much as this.

~Jessica

Course: LOVE & LOGIC FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS: Raising Responsible Kids
with Suzanne Warner