What people are saying.

  • "Ian and Soumya were fantastic, positive, and energetic. They have a wealth of knowledge about RJ that is invaluable. They truly care about helping people (students and staff) work to have better lives and positive experiences while in the school building."

    Educator in North Carolina (June 2024)

  • "Soumya and Ian lifted me up as a person and a professional. I feel like I built community with my colleagues!"

    Educator in North Carolina (July 2024)

  • "Excellent delivery and engagement. Being a part of the training makes the learning experience more valuable."

    Educator in North Carolina (June 2024)

  • "Loved loved loved the entire experience and the two facilitators were absolutely awesome!"

    Educator in North Carolina (April 2024)

  • "This has been the best PD I have been apart of."

    Educator in North Carolina (July 2024)

  • "SUPERB! Hands down, the best session. Soumya and Ian were so passionate and the presentation not only provided new ways to think of how we meld together multiple initiatives, it also validated our work and provided inspiration to keep moving."

    — Iowa BEST: Behavioral, Equitable, Social-Emotional, Trauma-Informed Health in Schools Summit (November 2021)

  • "thank you so much! your passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to change is inspiring! i really appreciate you taking the time to be here, to teach us, and to inspire us."

    — Educator in Iowa (Augusts 2021)

  • "This may have been my favorite session! Great info, well presented and very interactive!!"

    — Iowa BEST: Behavioral, Equitable, Social-Emotional, Trauma-Informed Health in Schools Summit (November 2021)

  • "you all are bringing the best energy and light to this PD. Thank you for that."

    — Educator in Iowa (Augusts 2021)

  • "Loved having tangible things and ideas to implement immediately!"

    — Iowa BEST: Behavioral, Equitable, Social-Emotional, Trauma-Informed Health in Schools Summit (November 2021)

  • "i loved all the practice we had today. you also gave us great resources to use. this whole training was VERY beneficial!"

    — Educator in Iowa (Augusts 2021)

  • "i love learning about equity and how to incorporate more in schools. i think you posed great questions to help us think about the systems we have in place here"

    — Educator in Iowa (Augusts 2021)

  • "Thank you both so much for all of your work, counseling, insight, and guidance this year! I really appreciate the investment you have made into our BLT (school leadership) team, our staff, and our community. I always look forward to meeting with you both, whether via Zoom or in-person; it's always a highlight of my day."

    — Educator in Iowa (Spring 2022)