I love the Courage to Risk conference I love the Courage to Risk conference! So much good stuff! The only 'complaint' I have is some sessions are more for teachers who are just getting into trauma-informed schools, and don't get into real applications. This session was ALL about concrete tools and applications we can immediately use in the classroom! Thank you so much for the great ideas to make math more accessible for all, and getting ALL students involved in every class! Great job! Best session of the weekend!

I like the strategies and tools told… I like the strategies and tools told about in the sessions. I also like how we were able to try them out live and not have to wait to do it on our own. The articles made me rethink how I do things to better help my students and seeing what others had to say and their thoughts, is helpful to see I am not alone in some of my thinking.

Not the mediocre training I’m used to…. Juliana Tapper created the most research backed, real world (applicable RIGHT NOW) professional development I have ever attended. I have been a teacher for 13 years and a principal for 7. Juliana presented on, and provided, a plethora of content! I needed to clarify a few things when I was first getting into the resources and within an hour or less I received an email answering my question or probing further if she needed more information to effectively address my question. If and when I need more training in other areas, Juliana will be my one stop shop. I literally feel that she is MY personal mentor. I’m not sure how she does this but Juliana has a way of demonstrating her care and concern over the digital divide! More than a training, I have found someone I TRUST!

Math Wars has been great! Math Wars has been great in my middle school classroom. In fact, after I implemented it mid-year, one of my 6th graders recently told me that it was "one of the best decisions I've made in the classroom." Kids come in daily asking if we're playing math wars, and several students have commented that they understand the lessons better since we've started using this method. It has made a big difference in their confidence and participation in class. I was hesitant to spend the money at first, but it has been well worth it. Highly recommend!

Math Wars Workshop very helpful!!! The Math Wars Workshop has been very helpful in my classroom. Most of my students are really into it. My students (standard and honors) love that I chunk the material--especially when they go to "War." Thank you so much for the much need help. I wish I had had this training before the school year started.