My teachers and school population has not only seen but continuously voice the quality of professional development from the DRIVE team. Having been a novice principal, creating a new school configuration with grade levels and concept, DRIVE has professionally pushed my teacher leaders beyond their comfort zone to really connect with their students, their colleagues, and administration. Teachers have shared that they have used their DRIVE strategies in their personal lives. You can walk the halls and hear the teachers asking themselves the relevant questions about who they want to be. We plan to work with DRIVE every year that we can in order to continue fostering an environment where student achievement is evident. If I were to be reassigned to lead another school or educational organization, the first call that I would make after signing my contract would be the DRIVE team. They are OUTSTANDING and understand what schools are like, unlike some other consultants that have not taught or dont frequent schools on the weekly basis. If you believe your school can do better...and who doesnt feel this way...call DRIVE.

I have had a good rapport with my students for many years; however, DRIVE made me more intentional on how I deal with reluctant students. I am in a school that, in essence, was reborn last year with a new configuration and with new staff. We went from a grade 5-8 school to a pre-k-8 school with differing personalities. This has helped most of the staff learn how to assimilate with each other. Plus, as another reviewer stated, Jane is so entertaining. You will not be bored; that is for certain.

I will be the first to admit that I originally thought this whole idea was asinine. I felt like I was in a counseling session and it felt weird. However, I have grown to enjoy every minute of the training. I believe it has made me a better teacher and a better person. I often ask myself who do I want to be. When I notice I am not being the person I want to be, I readjust. DRIVE is not just a system to be it has become a way of life. I honestly look forward to the progression that will take place as in my classroom and my personal life as I continue with this training. By the way, Jane is hilarious!!!

Charlie is AWESOME at creating a fun atmosphere. Drive Educational System is way to change conversations with students and reach them where they are in the classroom. Positive Environments!

The material that is presented during these professional development sessions is amazing. Very valuable to my teaching and provides me the opportunity to look at my classroom/students/teaching differently.

I would like to start off by saying that this educational leadership team is nothing shy of AMAZING! Working at a Title 1 school, ranging from Pre-K - 8th grade presents more challenges than can even be listed. However, the philosophy of the DRIVE system has helped transform our entire staff, building, and children. They come and visit our kids and host multiple workshops and professional development. Many times, that can be a drag. However, they make it so creative and fun. Everything that they use with the staff is implemented in our classrooms and has transformed our collaboration.I dont think our school would be nearly as strong, happy, and fun without the implementation and training of the Drive way.

DRIVE has helped our school focus on what IS POSSIBLE instead of the negative emotions surrounding our school. SEMS is a remarkable school which attracts staff members and students as a desirable place to work and learn. DRIVE sessions have helped our staff work with the challenges of our school specifically. Charlie has met with more than one student who staff were having trouble reaching in order to help our staff reach ALL our students- not just the easy ones. DRIVE sessions focus us on our present charge of education and maintaining our momentum through to the very end! Charlie and Jane have great personalities who can work with ALL staff members!Jill DeBordNC Teaching FellowNBCTRegular Education TeacherSEMS Rowan/Salisbury Schools