Stars and Cars Class (July/Aug., 2011) Q: Would you recommend this class to your colleagues? If so, why? A: "Oh, yes. This class was effective because it connected me to the city in which I have lived... and it provided me with the opportunity to learn from my colleagues." A: "I would and I have! All teachers should have this kind of opportunity!" A: "ABSOLUTELY! It was NOT a waste! It was fun! It helped me as an educator!" A: "Yes: it was informative, engaging, and well done. It provided us with good instruction, good information, and great opportunities to learn and grow as a teacher." A: "Yes! I think the presenters were interesting and very well informed. The trips were fun and relevant." A. "Yes. It was fun and informative, had great instructors, the work was interesting and valuable, and there were lots of good teachers [also taking the class] with great ideas!"

Comments from June/July 2010:

"I really enjoyed this class.  First time for me at all three museums.  I have, and will continue to praise your classes to peers. Thanks for an entertaining way to learn and get [salary] points." --Matt Sanchez  W. Vernon Ave. ES Q. How would you rate the overall experience of this class? A. "10 being the highest?  11!  This was a great class.  Thank you!" --Alejandra Sinay  Bridge St. ES Q. Would you recommend this class to colleagues? A. "Yes!  [It was a] fun... approach to earn salary points and build camaraderie across school sites." --Matt Diaz  Int.'l Studies Learning Cntr. Additional responses to: Would you recommend this class to colleagues? • "Yes!  These classes offer a chance to get to know L.A. and also to get great info. from colleagues, and it enriches my teaching experience more than any other point classes ever.  Museums are enriching... but the teachers add a great sense of humor and bring out the best in us." • "Absolutely! 2 Salary points, delicious food and interesting assignments." • "Yes.  It accommodates our schedule and refreshes our minds as to how we can enhance our students' experiences.  Continue doing what you do!"

Comments from the Sept./Oct. '09 Class

"I'm so happy to have been referred to [Enrichment for Educators].  Everyone should take the opportunity to learn... in a fun, out-going and stress-free class --with doughnuts!" --Sian Eddington, Palms Middle School

"I enjoyed [the class] and took pictures which I will use in the future.  I will take as many [future classes] as you offer." --John Wood Hollywood High School

"[I would recommend En4ed] --first because as educators we need to be life-long learners.  Secondly because the instructors are well-informed about the subject matter.  Lastly, because I had a lot of fun.  I have already used the things I learned in my teaching." --[Comments from unsigned form]

This class made the [historical] sites come alive and gave me interesting insights in all areas.  The presenters make each field trip worthwhile." --Anthony Reymann Eastman Ave. Elementary School

Comments from the June/July '08 Class
	Would you recommend Enrichment for Educators to your colleagues? A#1: "Yes --great museums, everyone is treated as a professional and... the guest speakers were great." A#2: "I would definitely recommend this class.  The topics and museum visits were very informative.  You guys made coming to class on Saturdays worth it!" A#3: "Absolutely.  Because it's a good use of time and you learn a lot.  Thanks, Eric and Larry!" A#4: "This is the best of the salary point classes!  Bar none!"	Larry, Linda, and Eric on the day Linda reached 98 units

Comments from the Jan./Feb. '08 Class
	"Best class I've ever taken" --Cynthia K./ Belmont HS "This experience was truly remarkable." --Marcos D./ Francis Poly. HS "Thanks for the class.  It was fun, useful and a nice way to spend Saturdays." --Patricia P./ Virgil Middle School "Thank you for running a great class.  It was a great experience." --Grant B./ San Pedro HS "Awesome!  All the docents were very knowledgeable.  Larry and Eric are wonderful too!" --Shoshana T./ Fulton College Prep

Californios and Anglo-Immigrants

Comments from May-June, 2011: "[The class was] very valuable. I learned a lot about the history of [Southern] California that I otherwise would not have experienced." --Zahra Ali,   Frost Middle School

Q. Would you recommend this class to others? A. "Yes. The sites were very historical: good choices." --John Wood   Hollywood HS A. "Absolutely, yes. Excellent experience." --Zahra Ali  Frost MS A. "I would recommend this in a second, because it seeks out interesting aspects of our lives as Angelenos, and helps us build worthwile connections to our cities." --Bodin Adler  South Gate MS A. "Yes, of course. These classes are fabulous, fun and educational [in ways] that can actually be used in class." --Ana Rubio  San Antonio ES A. "Absolutely! I have already. There aren't many classes I am eager to go to on a Saturday, but I was motivated to come to this class. I really learned a lot and it was fun... great to have some fresh techniques, too!" --Margaret Wells   Sutter MS

Comments from  Nov./Dec. 2009 CLASS:

"These classes are fun, very interesting, and what I learn here, I actually use in my classroom!" --Ana Rubio, San Antonio ES

"This class was most enjoyable, informative and fun." --Jeff Lieb, Narbonne HS

Q. Would you recommend En4ed to colleagues?  A. "Absolutely! It's the best opportunity I've discovered to earn salary points!" --Wendy Kennar   Rosewood Ave. ES

Q. Would you take another class from En4ed? A. Yes --they are fun and one learns a lot... plus, lots of laughs --(unsigned form)

Q. What was positive about your experience in this class? A. I found new ways to enrich my curriculum while exploring the city. --Alice Nezu   Hollywood HS

Comments from Aug./Sept. 08 Class: "There really are no drawbacks.  I can't think of any aspect I'd like to see changed.  Thank you Eric and Larry; I've had a great time!" --Maxine Bush, Fulton Coll. Prep. "I love making friends in these classes.  I will definitely take your class again!" --Bridgette Yellen, Los Feliz ES "[I would recommend this class] Absolutely!  I love the collegiality!" --Robin Vander Mei-Roos, McAlister HS "It is a much nicer way to spend a Saturday than sitting in a "traditional" classroom..." --Brett Dietrich, San Antonio ES "The opportunity to actually visit the museums and discuss the [material] with knowledgeable colleagues/instructors is fantastic" --Ailsa Forshaw, Westchester HS "[I would recommend this class] in a heartbeat!  I have bragged about you guys to my Title 1 Coordinator.  Thanks, guys! --Cheryl Weathers, Carnegie MS "[What was beneficial was] meeting new teachers, hearing what they have to say, and visiting the... treasures of LA!  Woohoo!" --Nora Kaing, Lincoln HS "[I would recommend this class] of course!  The instructors are friendly and very, very cool!" --Fraulein Manligas, Edison MS "Yes [I would recommend this class].  The workshop is well-paced and interesting." --Mystery teacher on unsigned form "It was so nice to get out of the classroom.  i would change nothing in this class.  Eric and Larry did a wonderful job!" --Mystery teacher #2 on unsigned form  "For anyone out there who's never taken these wonderful Saturday classes, I just wanted to let you know that I love these classes above all others, and I sincerely think that Eric and Larry are the best at what [they] do.  I don't feel like I'm wasting my hours with some generic, boring salary point thing.  We go to all these fabulous [sites] and, in a relaxed manner, we learn so much more than we (or at least I) thought we knew.  Eric and Larry are my absolute favorite instructors of all time!" --Patricia Pinkston, Virgil MS

More comments will be added as they come in!