"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." Henry Ford

Success in school requires teachers, parents, and student work together. Each has a special and specific role to play in the educational process. If one or more of these individuals is not participating fully, then success in school is harder to achieve. What do you want from your education team?

These are the options that face every teacher, parent and student. Our choices are not always the most productive; often they are made unconsciously or are simply an emotional reaction to a situation. They do not have to be. There is another way. Teachers, parents, and students can work together with ease, a spirit of cooperation, and trust to ensure a positive, productive and valuable experience for everyone involved.

Educating teachers, parents and students to be effective communicators and team builders can help everyone to:

Children are our greatest natural resource. Let's provide them with the best chance to succeed.

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"You gave many good suggestions and strategies to help develop a home/school partnership that is essential." G. Petrizzi, Principal, Holmes School, Darien, CT

"Sharon is compassionate and empowers me to take action. She gives me the clarity to advocate for my daughter, ensuring that she enjoys school and has an optimum learning experience" Ruth, Austin,TX

"During the "Don't Take It Personally" workshop I learned about very valuable aspects of myself I would not have ascertained otherwise. The assessment of my business colleague and me revealed an abundance of interpersonal information that I will surely use to help me more effectively communicate and work together." N. Perchemlides, President, The Literacy Academy

"Through "Don't Take It Personally", Sharon helped us to see how different our behavioral styles are. It showed me how dissimilar personalities can complement one another. This workshop not only helped me to communicate and work better with my partner, but now I'm more cognizant of the way I deal with my students and their parents. I see the payoff everyday in all aspects of my life." C. Coutant, Partner, The Literacy Academy

"It (Parent/Teacher Partnerships workshop) was certainly thought-provoking, and I hope to incorporate some of the strategies you suggested with my boys." Ginny, Darien, CT

"Thank you for the many good ideas you gave me regarding my children. I can't wait to try some of them out!" Tisha, Darien, CT

"Finding good players is easy. Getting them to play as a team is another story." Casey Stengel

Experience the difference coaching can make in your life. For a complimentary, no-obligation 30 minute individual coaching session
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To discuss effective communication or team building workshops for faculty, staff and/or students contact:

Sharon Kratochvil, Ph.D.
Organization & Personal Development Coaching
(203) 359-9408
Sharon@CoachSharon.com