Presentations by Ron Partin
Stress, Sanity and Survival in the School
Stress is an inescapable part of teaching. Some believe it is part of the job description. While not a substitute for therapy, this workshop uses a practical, problem-solving approach to identifying, preventing, and coping with stress. The workshop incorporates humor and active involvement of all participants.
Finding Time: Managing Your Most Precious Resource
This fast-paced program features 101 practical time management tips for educators. Specific strategies will be presented for combatting procrastination, optimizing student time on-task, organizing paperwork, enhancing meeting effectiveness, setting productive priorities, and goal setting for success.
Becoming a Skilled Helper
Educators skilled in low-risk, high-yield counseling skills can make a significant difference in the lives of their students. Yet effective helping requires more than good intentions; it requires skill. This workshop invites active participation in learning and practicing effective counseling skills.
Nurturing Peak Performance — In Ourselves, Our Colleagues, and Our Students
How do we discover our passions and fully realize our gifts and talents? What kinds of environments invite others to realize their full potentialities? What lessons can we learn from the peak performers which might enrich our lives and our jobs? Explore the obstacles to personal success and the road to personal mastery and fulfillment.
What People Are Saying...
- Dr. Partin kept the teachers mesmerized for two days with his interesting mix of activities, reflections, and engaging themes.
- — Deryle Hope
Director of Staff Development
Spartanburg County (SC) District Two - The active involvement of our staff members due to your fun, hands-on approach really kept their interest and maximized their learning. You certainly incorporate much humor which is also so important in creating an inviting learning atmosphere.
- — Mary Jo Williams Director of Special Services
Ottawa-Glandorf (OH) Local Schools - Dr. Partin's workshop was like a symphony of carefully orchestrated exercises and demonstrations that kept us busy thinking, interacting, and laughing. Ron is not only knowledgeable, he is humorous, entertaining, and a master of motivation. I am still using the ideas that I learned at his workshop.
- — Martin Ritchie, Professor
University of Toledo