"Vicki's messages of self confidence and tolerance took the group by storm and in no time she had the crowd participating with enthusiasm. The reviews from the event were wonderful and Vicki played a huge part in the day's success. If you are looking for someone to motivate, inspire and entertain then I certainly would recommend Vicki Hannah Lein as your next keynote speaker." —Jan Hiatt, Women's Health Pavilion, jhiatt@peacehealth.org "I can't tell you how much everyone who attended the conference appreciated Vicki's humor, wit, and grace. She is inspirational, down to earth and downright funny. She has a way of inviting you into her fold, making you feel comfortable as if you were old and dear friends. We left our conference knowing we will again ask her to join future conferences; bringing us a breath of fresh air and a renewed appreciation for life." — Vickie Warner, Agencies on Aging and Disabilities, vwarner@o4ad.org
"Vicki's sense of humor is attached to life and her songs are relevant. You come away from Vicki's presentations with a good feeling and thoughts she shares keep popping into your mind for weeks afterward. A very good use of training time." — Twila Schell, VISTA Volunteer for Start Making A Reader Today (SMART)
Entertaining Educational Consultant
"I have heard nothing but great reviews from staff and administrators. In fact, on Tuesday our 8th grade state writing assessment began and ALL the teachers wore their "lucky" hats and the kids loved it! We will be looking for opportunities to invite you back!" — Bill Stewart, principal
"Our staff is not generally open and receptive. I can't believe how involved you got them. What a great way to start the year! Would you come back and do all of our inservice?" —Carlen Stamin, Elementary School principal
"I've been to many seminars in my six years of teaching and have resigned myself to just getting a break from the class routine. I have never enjoyed or felt that seminars were useful. I really loved this seminar . It was worthwhile, practical, and Ms. Lein is one of the best presenters I've seen." —Dawn Frantwein, Junior High
"This seminar was inspiring, yet practical and "on point" with activities that are useful with staff and students. Thanks for the skills needed to reach the so-called "unreachables."" —Charlene Baskerville, Assistant Principal, High School
"Vicki made a significant difference for our students on their assessment test scores. Teachers are thrilled with her and the children love her. She has helped us with setting up a positive school climate and increasing our students' love of writing. She brings a breath of fresh air into the building whenever she comes." —Lin Colwell, Taft Elementary
"I have always been insecure about my writing ability, but after taking Vicki's writing class, I now love writing myself and am confident my students will love writing now." — Fred Rodgers, Elementary School teacher
"Our students experience true JOY whenworking with Vicki Hannah Lein. Whether learning about sentence structure, the environment, self worth or perseverance, students experience the JOY of learning through this wonderful method of instruction." — Kimberly Miller, Taft Elementary School
From American School of Dubai: "You've given me even more courage about my music and I want to thank you so much!" — J.L., high school student
"Vicki's presentations were awesome. I saw staff dancing and singing who usually are reserved. Our staff truly wanted more which is a true compliment when bulletin boards needed to be put up."
"Our school is a Title 1 school with over 50% poverty. Like every where our school is facing expectations from No Child Left behind and we wanted to start the year on a positive note. She used music, props, and interactive activities to stimulate wonderful discussions among our staff. She challenged us to raise our expectations for student achievement in writing."
"I highly recommend Vicki Hannah Lein. She relates well to every one. She is an energy that is contagious." — Susan Williams, Tacu Elementary, Anchorage , Alaska
Wild About Writing Workshop
"I am so excited about the guided writing! After your workshop I shared with my kids how hard writing is for me and that I forgot that it scared me until I had your class. I told them that even though you said I couldn't do it wrong I felt that I was missing it. The majority of my class agreed that they have felt this way too. We started doing the guided writing and it took several times before they believed that I was not grading their writing and that they could not do it wrong.
They beg to do the writing now. We take all class period on Fridays to read our writing out loud and give only positive, specific feedback. This week they are going to choose one of their works to re-write. As a surprise I am typing all of their guided writing work for them! I also tried teaching one of the classes to use "ouch". They used it that day but have not tried it again. I will remind them about it this week and encourage the use of it whenever they feel someone may have been hurt. Thank you for your class. I am just thrilled with the results! In fact my students have not stopped talking about the guided writing and have invited the principal to participate with them. They are taking charge of their environment and asking for the lights to be turned off and the music to be played. I am still in shock about how much they ALL love this writing." —Susan McCool, 6th Grade Scio Middle School
Coyote-Inspired Joy Coach
"I feel like I have been hit by a spiritual 2x4. You opened my eyes and my heart, and I am truly, truly grateful. You are an AMAZING woman who has an amazing effect on everyone you come in contact with. You are truly an inspiration, and the fact that you really care about people and what you are doing, really shines through and makes people feel that they are able to be authentic and vulnerable with you. You have an enormous amount of compassion. It just pours out of you. You inspire, and have inspired me to improve in all aspects of my life. You are a magnificent teacher and a wonderful, kind, brilliant, talented, compassionate, vivacious, extremely funny, gorgeous woman (with fabulous cheekbones I might add...)" —Mary Rodgers, college student
"I met Vicki at a very difficult time in my life. I attended a 3 day class that she was teaching. The class opened my eyes about the stories I was telling myself. I learned to spit on the voice in my head that said " you can't do that its stupid". Vicki inspired me to practice what I want to get good at. Good or bad, what you practice you get good at. I learned to be me and for that I am so grateful." — Rachel Bretbrunner
