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"Jerry - the sight and sound of over 2,000 people giving you a standing ovation at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville was an unforgettable experience. Your keynote was not only highly motivating and humorous but also contained valuable insights to help everyone become peak performers!"

- Ronald E. Smith, Director
National Leadership Symposium









"It's obvious from your evaluation forms that everyone enjoyed your presentation tremendously. Everyone wanted you to speak longer and felt you contributed greatly to the success of our state conference."

- Tyna D. Davis
Alabama Education Association









"Your keynote was fantastic! The TAMS State Conference is history but your willingness to give of your talents contributed greatly to its success. Thanks so much."

- Pat Sutton, President
Tennessee Assoc. of Middle Schools









"A school auditorium. 700 solemn teachers...a REQUIRED in-service. This is the scene that awaited Jerry King. One hour later, the scene was a resounding standing ovation characterized by inspiration, laughter and reflection. For months to come, teachers were still talking about how they felt rejuvenated and how his insight had made a memorable impression on 'feeling good about being a teacher'."

- Pat Climer
Supt. of Instruction









"What a response for your session. With over fifty sessions during the three day conference, your session was the most difficult to schedule. All our conference rooms were equipped to handle 125 people, but as you know, your session filled up so quickly that we had to move you to a ballroom where well over 400 people were in attendance."

- B. Mont Bush, Program Planning Chairman
SACS (Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools









"I wanted to let you know how much our teachers and staff enjoyed your motivational keynote address for our District Convocation. The response was overwhelming - they loved your message. Your presentation has set the tone for our school year. This was one of the best Convocations that I have been involved with."

- Harry M. Ward
Division Superintendent









"Thank you for making our How Successful Directors Manage National Conference such a successful a historic one for Child Care Directors across America. It was YOUR enthusiasm and dedication to the early care and education field that keeps us fueled."

Donna K. Thornton, President
National Association of Child Care









"Your keynote address set the tone at our annual conference in a very positive manner. I can’t tell you how many people thanked me personally for scheduling you. The evaluations were overwhelmingly positive (100%) and your message was very powerful. Thank you!"

Glen Miller, Conference Chairman
Virginia Association of Test Directors









"I really appreciate your workshop at our district leadership retreat. I have had numerous positive comments about your information and engaging style of presenting. You did a great job and I look forward to having you back next year!"

Roger D. Collins, Ed.D.
Division Superintendent









"All our teachers and staff have been so excited since your presentation that they have been telling everyone across the state about the wonderful, insightful, and humorous program you provided for our district. A sample of some of the comments on your evaluations include: "The best beginning of school I’ve ever had." "He not only made me laugh but also made me think." "I could have listened to Jerry all day... the best speaker I’ve heard in 20 years". Needless to say, we definitely plan to have you come back."

Barbara J. Fassig, Ed.D.
Administrator for Staff Development









"Thank you so much for coming to our school here in rural Mississippi and reviving our spirit to be the best educators we can be and be guiding lights for our students. Your message is truly genuine and it has already made a difference in the life and climate at Aberdeen High School."

Teresa M. Price, Principal
Aberdeen MS High School









"Thank you so much for your motivational keynote for our Kentucky Vocational Technical State Conference. Your presentation really helped send the teachers home highly motivated and anticipating the opportunities for infusing enthusiasm and a little humor in the classroom."

Donnalie Stratton, Conference Director
Kentucky Vocational Technical Assoc.









"Your presentation was very valuable to our school leaders from across the state. Getting a large group of stressed-out educators engaged can often be a difficult task; however, for you it was effortless. Thank you so much for making our meeting a success!"

Becky Scott, State Education Consultant
North Carolina Dept. of Public Instruction









"Thank you so much for the outstanding 2-day leadership workshop you provided for our district team at Lake Tahoe. I was very impressed with the content and your dynamic style of delivery. Because of your experience as a teacher and school leader, it was apparent that you have a special bond with school administrators."

Dr. Rosemary Ingram,
Staff Development Coordinator
Fairfield CA Unified School District










"Your keynote speech to over 1,000 educators at our Texas SREB High Schools That Work State Conference was highly complimented. Also, the evaluations from your concurrent session reflect an overwhelming, positive response. I’m looking forward to you returning for our upcoming administers/guidance personnel conference. The participants are in for a real treat."

Lana Perkins, State Coordinator
Texas High Schools That Work









"Jerry King came highly recommended and he did not disappoint. The breadth of his background relative to education, his energy, and his humor, resulted in every single participant at our state conference giving him an excellent evaluation. I highly recommend him as a speaker and session leader."

Ernie Mannino, Executive Director
VA Assoc. of Elementary School Principals









"Thank you for serving as the motivational keynote speaker at our principals’ retreat. The focus of your address was well received and in reviewing the evaluations, the principals indicated that your presentation was a high point of the retreat."

Phyllis Pajardo, Cluster VIII Coordinator
Fairfax Public Schools









"Thanks so much for coming to Indiana last month to proved the Adult Education teachers and administrators with a much-needed ‘shot in the arm’ at our Winter Institute."

Joyce Juarez, ESL Lead Teacher
Indiana Adult Education Dept.









"Everyone really enjoyed your presentation. It was both informative and entertaining. Many of our educators shared that it was exactly what we needed to get our new year started on a positive note. I hope you have a good year and thank you for doing such a great job!"

Gloria Kellogg, Staff Development
Cherokee GA Board of Education









"It goes without saying your 3-day workshop provided a tremendous base for our administrative staff to reflect on how attitudes can impact their personal and professional lives. The workshop also provided an extraordinary catalyst for us to examine the impact of our attitudes on student achievement. Thanks again for doing such a great job!"

J. David Martin, Ed.D.
Division Superintendent









"The Governor’s Best Practice Center would like to send you our sincere thanks for the outstanding job you did as our keynote speaker at the Region III Staff Development Day. The delivery of your keynote was both inspirational and motivating. It set the tone for a very positive and productive meeting."

Larry E. Hixson, Director
Governor’s Best Practice Center, Region III
Virginia Dept. of Education