Educator Testimonials
What are teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators saying about the National Guard's school programs and presentations? Find out by browsing through the testimonials.
“The National Guard is a valuable partner at my school. They get to know my students and help them set and achieve their technical career goals.”
Scott Clayton, Assistant Principal, Newtown High School
“Having a National Guard member in my classroom is important for my students. They respond well to people who ‘tell it like it is.’ The real-life connections are an invaluable asset to my classroom. Through the working relationships I’ve created with our area’s National Guard recruiters, not only have my students learned and benefited, but I have also.”
Jessica Grimsley-Mounts, English Teacher, Daviess County High School
“The National Guard is a valued partner of FCCLA. The new career mentor resource is yet another way the National Guard is showing its commitment to partnering with the education community and empowering young people to make informed and positive decisions.”
Michael L. Benjamin, M.P.H., CAE, Executive Director of FCCLA
“The Connecticut State Department of Education has been partnering with the National Guard for more than 10 years now, and the information and resources they provide to our members support our mission to promote quality career technical education.”
June S. Sanford, State Director for Career and Technical Education for the Connecticut State Department of Education, NASDCTEc member
Guard Fit Challenge
“Guard Fit Challenge benefits not only the sports teams, but our entire student body. Participating in the program can make our students healthier and give them more energy.”
Mark Monaghan, Baseball Coach and Advanced Fitness Instructor, Pearl High School
“Being physically fit makes students more confident and helps them focus in my class and throughout the day. Guard Fit Challenge establishes an attitude about fitness that will carry on throughout our students’ lives.”
Mickie West, English Teacher, Pearl High School
HUMVEE School Program
“The HUMVEE School Program gets students excited about real-world opportunities.”
Debby Hallcom, Computer Systems Technology Instructor, Highland Springs Technical Center
“The HUMVEE School Program is a really nice way for the students to get engaged, and the teacher can step back and watch other people present a program. It benefits the teacher as well as the students.”
Brad Beazley, Career and Technical Education Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
YOU CAN School Program
“The YOU CAN School Program is a great resource.”
Raymond Morgigno, Principal, Pearl High School
“The YOU CAN School Program broadens students’ perspectives and helps them set their goals higher.”
Becky Rowan, Guidance Counselor, Pearl High School
“The issues addressed by the YOU CAN School Program better enable our students to make a smooth transition into the workforce.”
Dr. Ray Davis, Education Associate for Career Guidance in the Office of Career and Technology Education, South Carolina Department of Education