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people can't be wrong ... read the reviews of Summercore 98 from thirty-three of the actual participants below ... beginners, intermediates .. computer teachers ... skeptics and enthusiasts ...
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  1. Summercore is the best educational thing I've done in years for myself." Karen Balsen (Malden Bridge NY: Albany Academy, Librarian/Computer Teacher)
  2. "Summercore has helped me go from feeling tentative about my ability with computers to feeling confident and ready to teach." Louise Barteau (Philadelphia PA: Chestnut Hill Academy, Art Teacher)
  3. "You guys, your student aides are so very patient, positive and encouraging." Donna Becker (Smyrna GA: The Lovett School, Computer Coordinator)
  4. "I would describe Summercore as among my best workshop experiences and I have attended at least one workshop for the past 11 summers. This was an A+ learning experience ." Betsy Berg (Grosse Pointe MI: St. Paul's School, Middle School Math/K-8 Computer)
  5. "You certainly have done an amazing job with the green book. It will prove an invaluable source." Luette Bourne (Charlestown MA: Brimmer & May, Computer 1-7)
  6. "The fact that I did not feel too overwhelmed most of the time is a tribute to how you have set up this entire experience." Elizabeth Burns (Grosse Pointe MI: St. Paul's School, Principal PreK-8)
  7. "Stupendous workshop. Actually the best I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot of workshops." Susan Cappetta (Concord MA: The Fenn School, Director of Academic Technology)
  8. "I loved It. My learning curve is straight up! All of the support from you and the students was fantastic." Peggy Cling (San Francisco CA: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Second Grade Teacher)
  9. "This program was everything I hoped it would be." Jessica Corr-Bolender (Pottersville NJ: Purnell School, Biology Teacher)
  10. "The most impressive part of Summercore was the quality of teaching. I bow to your expertise in teaching the technology, but I applaud you for your excellence as teachers." Teresa Dickey (Playa del Rey CA: Marymount High School, English Teacher)
  11. "The true test of your workshop for me was that every night when I returned home at 10:00pm, even after a very long and intense day I found myself energized and reading the green book or jumping on line to check out something I had seen that day and wanted to explore in more depth." Rob Houghton (Acton MA: Belmont Day School, Upper School Head/Grade 6 Teacher)
  12. "Far more helpful, enjoyable and informative than I imagined--would do it again eagerly and recommend SC to any and all teaching colleagues!." Thomas Kates (Kent CT: Kent School, Upper School History Teacher)
  13. "You two are simply terrific. I am doubly impressed - once four years ago and again this time. Thank you for the green book, for your unfailing support and for the fun!." Cassie Keturakis (Corona Del Mar CA: Harbor Day School, First Grade Teacher)
  14. "This was an outstanding experience. Much more than I imagined. Someone told me it was more designed for novice computer users, but that simply just isn't the case." Bryan Lumpkins (Washington DC: Barrie School, Director of Technology)
  15. "I am very glad I came and feel as though I am taking away much valuable information." Pattie Moriarty (Wellesley MA: Belmont Day School, Grade Three Teacher)
  16. "This was GREAT FUN!!! The two of you are wonderfully complementary. Lynne, you are clear, precise, articulate, logical and delightfully funny. Steve, you are a visionary as well as a fabulous teacher. Your talk about copying is one you should always give." Anne Lynagh (New York NY: Collegiate School, Fifth & Sixth Grade Math Teacher)
  17. "I would recommend it to people who are uncomfortable with computing and to users who may think they have little to learn; both (and all in-between) would benefit." Patrick Lynch (Hawthorne CA: Marymount High, Director Educational Technology)
  18. "The option of Varsity vs JV was terrific since I have spent conferences where, although advertised as varsity, the instruction was at the JV or lower level because of the questions and people who were in the group." Ann Masters (E. Williston NY: Old Westbury School, Holy Child, LS Science/Math/Computer)
  19. "I thought the program was terrific. I feel like returning every year for the next 5 years to catch up with everyone else." Sarah McFarland (Williamstown MA: Miss Hall's School, Upper School Teacher)
  20. "I was prepared to be wowed, and I was. Since I knew Lynne from the excellent workshops she ran at Belmont DS, I had a sense of the tone and expectations of the group. It left me wanting more." Pam Orchard (Milton MA: Belmont Day School, Grade Four Teacher)
  21. "This was one of the best professional development opportunities that I have participated in . Steve and Lynne, you have a winning formula. Will recommend this to all my faculty." Joan Osawa (East Greenwich, RI: Rocky Hill School, Head of Lower School)
  22. "I found this to be incredibly valuable. I was able to see some software(and hardware) that I was basically unaware of or had heard of but never seen." Marc Rando (Bridgewater MA: Thayer Academy, Foreign Language Department Head)
  23. "The best workshop I've attended on computers and everything else--all 10's. Support from Student Interns? I love them all--what great young people." Nancy Reynolds (Dover MA: Tenacre Country Day School, Reading Resource Teacher)
  24. "This was excellent! You both (and the "kids" too) have so much fun, and yet you take it extremely seriously. The Summercore Primer: Wow, Holy Cow, Mon Dieu, Gracious what a piece of work." Tooey Rogers (Concord MA: Belmont Day School, Third & Fourth Grade Math/Science)
  25. "I came to this week feeling resistant because of my lack of knowledge and because I never think of myself as a computer-user. My attitude, abilities and appreciation have improved thanks to the design and expertise I encountered here. A hundred thousand thanks." Maryanne Shemo (Newton MA: Newton Country Day School, MS Head/Religion)
  26. "A wonderful learning experience for me. I felt it was always okay to ask the simplest of questions. Keep up your good work. You make computers open a new world to those of us born in the year of ???." Ann Smith (Arlington MA: Belmont Day School, Third-Sixth Grade Reading Teacher)
  27. "I know that I learned a great deal. I've always felt intimidated by computers, and I was hoping at first they would just be a phase. Now I realize that I really can join the world of computers -with a lot of work." Maureen Stingel (West Hartford CT: Renbrook School, Grade Four Teacher)
  28. "I loved the conference and felt it was a week very well spent. Your individual personalities and teaching styles gave Summercore variety that you can't get with one instructor." Meggen Stockstill (Corona Del Mar CA: Harbor Day School, Mid Sch Math)
  29. "No better way to get hands on training than to come to Summercore." Lauren Sullivan (New York NY: Collegiate School, Middle School English Teacher)
  30. "The best hands-on conference that I've been to in a long time." Deborah Tuck (Middleboro MA: Newton Country Day School, Librarian)
  31. "Guaranteed sainthood for Lynne and Steve-- your patience is truly remarkable." Melanie Ullman (Worcester MA: Solomon Schechter, Librarian)
  32. "This is an OUTSTANDING workshop that I will encourage other members of my faculty to attend regardless of their level of ability." Bob Vaughan (Marion MA: Tabor Academy, Director of Technology)
  33. "I can honestly say this course is the best professional development course which I have attended in 13 years of teaching." Elaine White (Byfield MA: Governor Dummer Academy, Chair English Department)