TEACHER FEEDBACK from
Training in Australia and New Zealand
‘The
knowledge of Dr Barrett in this field in unquestionable. In all aspects,
the workshop was conducted professionally. Dr Barrett’s skill
in dealing with different sizes and types of audiences was most obvious’
(Julie K. Greenhalgh, Head of Middle School, Pymble Ladies College,
NSW)
‘Dr Barrett’s use of humor, questioning technique, good
variation in tone, depth of knowledge and experience and her lively
and warm personality helped to make a very interesting and stimulating
lecture and workshop. Staff were very impressed with the depth and
breath of knowledge of Dr Barrett. ’
(Milton Cujes, Head Master, Trinity Grammar School, NSW)
‘Feedback from staff was unanimously positive. Dr Barrett obviously
has extensive knowledge and a passion for her work. I would gladly
recommend such a workshop day to other schools interested in implementing
this program’
(Dianne Cottrell-Dormer, Acting Head of Middle School, MLC School,
NSW)
‘The
relevance and integration of the FRIENDS program at Shelford received
unanimous praise. As an organizer of Professional
Development at School and as the organizer of many conferences
for parents and student I found working with Dr Barrett most pleasurable.
Her combination of academic knowledge and highly tuned personal
skills made the preparation and organization of this one day session
a very easy process’
(Lli Pelletier, Vice Principal and Head of Senior School, Shelford
Girls School)
‘All parents surveyed were very happy with the workshop evening.
The staff as a whole were inspired by the workshop and some say they
could have listened for days. 100% of staff were stimulated by the
content which was up to date and meaningful. Many staff commented
to me that in all their years of teaching that this was the best
in-service training they have received and thanked me for bringing
Dr Paula Barrett. As a Principal, teacher of 29 years and parent
I have never learnt as much in such a short period’
(John Greene, Principal, St Patrick’s College, NSW)
‘Feedback I have received
from staff was extremely positive. Testimony of their level of commitment
to your presentation was evidenced by the motivation to stay involved
in the workshop beyond the designated finishing time. You left the
staff thinking they could make an active contribution to the prevention
of anxiety and depression for the children in their care. Staff comments
include:
‘One of the best PD sessions we have had at the school’
‘It combines Psychological principals and practice in framework
accessible to teachers’
‘It is great to be presented with a program that is well researched
and we know that it works!’
(Jenny Vincent Green, Educational Psychologist, Firbank Grammar)
