Joel did a fantastic job of helping me to engage in and better understand how to utilize the strategies, and the importance of creating a quality learning environment for my students to grow.

Very engaging and informative class!

Julie Stockwell is a truly unique person. The optimism she provides, as well as the insights to quirks and gears of a student’s mind really help bring home the content of the classes she presents. Professionalism starts here, Julie is 100% the best at showing you through hard-work and questions where you could take your class and how to bring it all together in one felt swoop. Not to mention her side-kick John who’s a hoot too! -Jennifer Angel

The feedback I heard coming from our member-district partners was ALL extremely positive! This was a great beginning to much-needed conversations. Thank you for organizing and making this happen, Shelly Thome! ~regarding The West-MEC ESS Summit

Thank you! I’m looking forward to giving my students more authentic experiences.

Great instructors that allow collaboration. Insightful ideas and ways to make your class stronger and more effiecient.

Julie did amazing. As an industry professional recently turned teacher, this class helped me immensely. I feel much more prepared for teaching. Thank you!

Time well spent. Good usable information.

I thoroughly enjoy every class that West Mec offers and look forward to them when I have them on my calendar. They are great for new teachers, but also very helpful for teachers who have been in education for years.

I have participated in several workshops with Joel Wakefield both in person and online. I find his classes to be engaging, fun and educational. He really helps teachers by giving specific ways in which they can improve their skills. He is super responsive to questions and to homework assignments. I’ve seen him go out of his way to make sure new teachers are taken care of. Teaching and recertification can be a confusing and overwhelming process for new people. Joel understand this and build relationships and supports new teachers inside and outside of the one time classes. – Alyson Titkemeyer (CTE TV Production / IB Film)