Professional Development

“The lessons were a hit! We did three Beyond Differences lessons today. One of the teachers even said this was the most engagement he’s had in his class all year long.”

~ Jenly, New York

“I can’t remember the last time I participated in an activity requiring reflection or any time to discuss your own thoughts, and it is amazing how fulfilling it is! Interacting with others is not part of my world and this is a wonderful opportunity.”

~ Shelley, Florida

“I just can’t tell you how much the work that Beyond Differences – that started with us in 2020 – has shifted what our school community does, and how the kids interact and how they put these things together. Watching them progress in those last three years from being very fragmented (especially in the pandemic space) to showing off. It’s a big deal.”

~ Masha, New York

“This has been the most useful and most engaging workshop I have ever attended! I can’t wait for tomorrow. I am so excited to share with our leadership team.”

~ Alex, California

“During these challenging times, it is so great that we have support to help us gain additional skills and knowledge to continue to be prepared as we work with our students. The informal brown bag session with Genavae Pierre Dixon, LMFT, was a great informational session that helped to break up the momentum for the day and left me feeling so reenergized.”

~ Bev, Florida

“I appreciate all of the resources and authentic conversations! I am very excited about reviewing this workshop series again when I receive the link for it as it was very valuable and I plan to implement it in my school. I found it very helpful to remember that I also need to participate in the process and share information about myself with the students I work with. Thank you again!”

~ Janice, New York

“I have loved all the access we’ve had to Beyond Differences curriculum. I’ve been able to incorporate Beyond Differences lessons into my classroom visits. Gave us a chance to slow down and dive into some of these topics when the day-to-day is very hectic.”

~ Keisha, Colorado

“The teachers in the session began answering each other’s calls for help with strategies and practices that they use in their environments. There were acknowledgements and shout outs to teachers from peer teachers about their effectiveness in making welcoming and motivated environments. I like to think that the teachers were able to carry our Beyond Differences workshop offline with one another in the hallways the next day, continuing to resource and build each other
up through this incredibly challenging time.”

~ Sam, Tennessee

“I am so intrigued with this training.  I am just loving the different approaches, styles, and speakers. Thank you, this is so good for humans – students via teachers and other staff. It seems bigger than social isolation – I was thinking that would be mostly the topic the whole time and am grateful we are examining the bigger picture – SEL and human being-ness – as the overarching umbrella and not just the result (depression, social isolation). Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of making life meaningful.”

~ Ali, Colorado