"I have participated in the Team Teaching with Mother Nature workshop and partnered with the presenters on several other teacher workshops. The teachers develop a joy of learning in the outdoors which can inspire their students. They learn how to craft the student experiences toward skills and attitudes that will enrich the lives of the children and make their school learning more relevant."

"My colleagues and I were part of a very fun PD last night. We learned ways to incorporate our outdoor classroom in our daily routines and curriculum. The staff is passionate and knowledgeable. Jeffers Foundation not only provides all of us with ideas, but tools and connections to successfully implement these ideas. They took into consideration multiple grade levels and multiple positions in the staff. I feel everyone walked out excited and curious to try these in their learning space.  ps- dinner was delicious as well. They are the best!!"

"Thank you for your wonderful presentation on team teaching with Mother Nature. There has been a lot of conversation centered around the information you presented and there have already been classes out in the courtyard."

Dear Tom, Holle, & David, Thank you for an incredible morning of outdoor learning! The elementary EL teachers were impressed and invigorated by the workshop you facilitated. I received a lot of positive feedback about the learning and one veteran teacher emailed me to let me know it was one of the best PD sessions she’s ever attended! We were able to see a lot of ways to integrate the morning's environmental learning into both our summer program and the Units of Study curriculum of each grade level. The resources you provided are incredible and will be very useful to teachers. Despite a windy, cold day we thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience and will definitely use our learning this summer and throughout the school year. I greatly appreciate the organization and skill it takes to make professional development opportunities meaningful and enjoyable for teachers. You definitely accomplished this! I will

Sil, David, & the Jeffers Foundation, Thank you so much for providing a great learning experience for the new teachers of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. Thank you for the financial donation to the lunch and for being a great collaborative partner! We hope to keep this great tradition going!