"He wowed the room! He was practical, compelling, and funny all at the same time."

Bruce Adams, President, Oregon Education Association

"The perfect kick-off for our year. Absolutely on target and delightfully touched with humor."

Marsha Harrison, Superintendent, Parma City Schools, Ohio

"Best keynote speaker we have had in years. No one walked out! Great to hear an 'outsider' who believes in public education."

Gerry Henderson, Executive Director, United School Administrators of Kansas

"WOW! I wish everyone could hear his speech, especially parents and business. Great! Great! Great! His speech alone made it worth the 400 miles I drove to be here."

Virginia Education Association Instructional Conference

"His outstanding overview of the evolution of public education and the impact of community perception proved to be just what we needed."

Honorable Penny Williams, Chairman - Education Committee, Oklahoma State Senate

"A dynamic, compelling, and very entertaining case for improving our schools. An especially powerful and timely message that got our people to think beyond the boundaries."

Jerry Connor, Executive Director, Nevada Association of School Administrators

"His insights cause superintendents to rethink their strategies for communicating with both the public and their staff."

J. Duke Albanese, Commissioner Maine Department of Education

"Jamie possesses a rare combination of insight, experience and perspective. He is a breath of fresh air in the debate to change America's education system."

Don Cameron, Executive Director, National Education Association

"His presentation was a huge success. His mix of compassion and conviction set the tone for the entire conference."

S. Brumbaugh, Director Member Development, Pennsylvania School Board Association

"We've received nothing but favorable comments. The audience - business and education alike - thoroughly enjoyed his thought provoking presentation."

President, Main Line Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia

"A super job! He even got a good write up in the local paper that usually crucifies the schools."

Michelle Nervo, Stark County Ohio Educational Service Center

"Outstanding and very appropriate. The presentation will help us build better support in all our communities. "

Edward Command, President, Washington State Association of Community College Presidents