“Chris, the time with you flew by! It was exciting and inspiring to think of all that our Community Connections Committee could do for our students, equipped as they are now with the tools and strategies you’ve provided. I really and truly enjoyed every minute you were with us. Thank you!”
“Chris, the time with you flew by! It was exciting and inspiring to think of all that our Community Connections Committee could do for our students, equipped as they are now with the tools and strategies you’ve provided. I really and truly enjoyed every minute you were with us. Thank you!”Amie Creagh Dean of Students, Deerfield Academy September 11, 2017
“With true professionalism, expertise, profound wisdom, and good humor, Chris has an uncanny ability to lead a group of educators who are in various stages of their careers through complex dialog. The fact that he is “one of us” helps build his credibility and enables him to connect with all kinds of teachers. We succeeding…
“With true professionalism, expertise, profound wisdom, and good humor, Chris has an uncanny ability to lead a group of educators who are in various stages of their careers through complex dialog. The fact that he is “one of us” helps build his credibility and enables him to connect with all kinds of teachers. We succeeding in booking him last January, and my colleagues raved about his presentation on “Preserving Professional Teacher-Student Boundaries.” Many wished that he could come every year. Through his use of video clips, case studies, and open and relaxed discourse, Chris’s session inspired us all to grow professionally, and left us with so much more to consider. The final stamp of approval came from our Head of School at the end of the day when he said about Chris, “He’s good. Really good. He just gets it.” I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for coming to Chatham Hall, Chris!”Emily Johns Dean of Students, Chatham Hall September 11, 2017
“Having seen Chris at a number of different conferences, I was excited to have him speak to our faculty in my first year as headmaster. Chris worked closely with our administration to identify relevant topics, plan his visit, and tailor his presentation. Our faculty gathered for the day and engaged with Chris in discussions about…
“Having seen Chris at a number of different conferences, I was excited to have him speak to our faculty in my first year as headmaster. Chris worked closely with our administration to identify relevant topics, plan his visit, and tailor his presentation. Our faculty gathered for the day and engaged with Chris in discussions about student-teacher boundaries and interpreting student conversations. Chris did an excellent job presenting practical information, helpful research, and case studies. Our faculty especially enjoyed his use of video clips from well-known movies to illustrate his points and elicit questions. Chris kept the energy level high throughout the day and our faculty has already asked me when he might return to share other presentations. The Hill School Faculty is more prepared, thoughtful, and enthusiastic after spending a day with Chris Thurber.”Zack Lehman Headmaster, The Hill School September 11, 2017
“Thank you so very much for the time you spent with us. You struck just the right balance of humor, enthusiasm and seriousness about the topic. The case studies were quite relevant and you approached the topic in a way that was uplifting and insightful while not being insulting to the experience and expertise of…
“Thank you so very much for the time you spent with us. You struck just the right balance of humor, enthusiasm and seriousness about the topic. The case studies were quite relevant and you approached the topic in a way that was uplifting and insightful while not being insulting to the experience and expertise of our faculty. It is particularly valuable and meaningful to have a consultant who brings both the professional training of a clinical psychologist and personal experience as a teacher and youth leader to his work. There is increased credibility and passion that comes from the fact that you too have been a teacher and a coach and are a member of a school community. From the perspective of your audience, “you get it!” We are already looking forward to your return!”Dr. Katherine G. Windsor, Head of School, Miss Porter’s School Ms. Carol Santos, Dean of Faculty, Miss Porter’s School September 11, 2017
“Dear Chris: Thank you for coming to Shady Side! Administrators and faculty were equally impressed and appreciative of your presentation on preserving professional teacher-student boundaries. You have such a great demeanor when talking with people individually or addressing a big group from the stage. Your presentation genuinely triggered meaningful follow-up conversations with many of our…
“Dear Chris: Thank you for coming to Shady Side! Administrators and faculty were equally impressed and appreciative of your presentation on preserving professional teacher-student boundaries. You have such a great demeanor when talking with people individually or addressing a big group from the stage. Your presentation genuinely triggered meaningful follow-up conversations with many of our faculty. Thanks for being such an effective catalyst! Thanks as well for your great work and continued support of our counseling team. They were so happy to have spent time with you.”Thomas M. Cangiano President, Shady Side Academy September 11, 2017
