Teachers Comment on the 2007 Reynolds High School Journalism Institute

“This was an awesome experience. I feel so honored to be a part of the program. I feel so energized that I wish school started when I return home... This program now allows me to better prepare my students for the future of journalism.”
Kristy Dekat, Topeka West High School, Topeka, Kan.

“Field trips were excellent... The staff and organizational crew are top-notch. A truly valuable experience.”
Frank Harrison, Ridge View High School, Columbia, S.C.

“What a great experience. I will be a better adviser because of this, and I have met people I will share ideas with forever. This entire experience was excellent!”
Tom Hayes, Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis

“I literally feel like I won the workshop lottery.”
Anjanette Kraus, Little Falls Senior High School, Little Falls, Minn.

“I cannot wait to compile what I’ve learned, plan new lessons, show kids what we’re going to change. And I cannot wait to see our first product.”
Susanna Leonard., Hoover High School, Fresno, Calif.

“Even in some of the sessions I thought wouldn’t apply to me I learned things – more than I expected. I also have a ton of new ideas – so many that it’s going to take me a few weeks of planning when I get home.”
Julie Mancini, Dunnellon High School, Dunnellon, Fla.

“I am grateful for this experience. It was great that everything was taken care of so that all we had to worry about was learning. I learned so much these past two weeks, and I realize that there is still much to learn.”
Cedric Ranchez. Kaimuki High School, Honolulu

“This two-week experience has been awesome… I can’t wait until I get back to begin implementing various policies.”
Cynthia Smith, Houston Cronkite Classroom, Houston

“It was an awesome, unforgettable experience. The lessons learned here will impact me and, more importantly, my students for years to come.”
Nancy Thompson, Camelback High School, Phoenix

“I believe this has been the most important seminar/course that I have ever been a part of. There is so much information to pass on – and pass on with passion.”
Ross Whitfield, South Central High School, Winterville, N.C.

“This was a tremendous opportunity for all of us. This is a great experience for everyone who is a publications adviser.”
Heather Willis, Talequah High School, Talequah, Okla.