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Principals
I have found the overall performance of Ascend Leadership and Learning to be exemplary. They have provided Las Vegas High School with tremendous guidance and support as we move toward schoolwide improvement. Due to the guidance they have provided in the development of our school plan, we have a plan that is easy for stakeholders to implement while truly making an impact on student achievement. They are always accessible and provide me with timely information. Without hesitation, I would recommend Ascend Leadership and Learning to any district looking for a company that is truly committed and dedicated to improving student achievement.
(In Response to School Support Team Leadership Provided by Dr. Witmer and the Ascend Leadership and Learning Team)
Debbie Brockett, Principal
Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ascend has knowledge in every area of the curriculum and best practices in every area of the high school curriculum, and that expertise, coupled with sensational people skills, has made the last two years among the most productive ever experienced by this staff. Matt Witmer is a change agent whose pursuit of excellence is unyielding; his focus on students, learning, and the curriculum are equally adamant. This coupled with a focus on professional and trust-filled relationships with all levels of staff make him and his company, Ascend Leadership and Learning, ideal choices to promote meaningful and lasting change in any school district in need of purposeful and effective direction.
(In Response to School-wide Improvement Support from Ascend Leadership and Learning, Including Principal Coaching, Curriculum Alignment, Assessment Development, and Teaching Strategies Training)
Eamon Kane, Principal
Katella High School, Anaheim, California
Dr. Witmer demonstrated expertise in mobilizing staff, parents, and the community to work together to achieve the school's goals. The dedication and commitment of Ascend Leadership and Learning in assisting our school was instrumental in motivating our staff to celebrate our accomplishments and to continue to strive toward closing the achievement gap. Ascend's extensive knowledge in the area of curriculum development, tiered interventions, professional development and quality instruction has helped me to become a more effective instructional leader.
(In Response to School Support Team Leadership Provided by Dr. Witmer and the Ascend Leadership and Learning Team)
Northey Henderson, Principal
Knudson Middle School, Las Vegas, Nevada
Teachers
I will use the strategies presented with our adopted curriculum. The husband and wife team presentation was great. Each gave different perspectives on the subject with research to back it up! Their demeanors and personalities were superior and they were a joy to listen to. I can't wait to use the writing activities and ELL questioning poster they presented.
(In Response to Training in Literacy and Assessment for English Learners Provided by Dr. Matt and Tina Witmer)
Teacher of English Learners, Fountain Valley School District
Fountain Valley, California
I came to this buy-back day training to earn $250 to help pay for my daughter's prom dress, but I got a lot out of this. As a coach, it confirms that athletics and academics are asking the same question: what is the next level of expectation for the individual and the team, and how do I/we get better? I would love to have Dr. Witmer on our coaching staff. I only attend clinics that help motivate me. Matt motivated me to get even better.
(In Response to a Schoolwide Training Day on Closing the Achievement Gap, Presented by Dr. Witmer)
Teacher/Coach, Bellflower High School
Bellflower, California
The training in differentiated instruction was helpful for my classroom. As a result, I plan to provide more integrated lessons and strategies that will help my gifted students. I will use less worksheets and try to integrate fun learning centers, projects, and inquiry-based learning.
(In Response to a Three-Day Differentiated Instruction Training Series Developed by Ascend Leadership and Learning)
Elementary School Teacher of Gifted and Talented Education
Temple City USD, Temple City, California
These were very good presentations that were relevant for us. This helped me to focus more on guiding the students through the grade-level curriculum and monitoring them as they work toward the CST and CAPA testing.
(In Response to a Two-Day Training in Curriculum Alignment and Research Based Strategies Developed by Ascend Leadership and Learning for Teachers of Students with Special Needs)
Teacher of Students with Special Needs
Katella High School, Anaheim, California
Parents
As a parent volunteer and former educator, I found Matt Witmer’s workshops extremely beneficial and effective. He presented our school with a series of excellent workshops catered specifically to our needs, including effective classroom management techniques, alternative assessment strategies and developing effective lesson plans. Matt was not only knowledgeable and experienced in all these areas, but he also offered a balance in research and reflection which I truly appreciated. I would highly recommend him to any school looking to develop a comprehensive professional development program.
(In Response to WASC Accreditation Support and Teacher Staff Development provided by Dr. Witmer)
Annette Baghdasarian, Parent/WASC Coordinator
Chamlian Armenian School, Glendale, California
My son and I have utilized Ascend Leadership and Learning to assist us in selecting his courses for high school. It has been a useful tool in mapping out his four years, and it has helped us plan for his college future.
(In Response to an Ascend College Planning Session)
Traci Kennedy, Parent
San Marcos, California
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