Below you'll find feedback from various clients:
Specializing in the design and delivery of transformative, experiential education.
Testimonials
David is truly an extraordinary educator. I found his ability to be completely present and honest with the youth he works with to be utterly remarkable. He earns high respect and admiration from both the youth and his co-workers for his ability to be real and vulnerable, while holding a space for others to do the same. It is a rare gift he has for getting even the... read more
Ruth Whyte
Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership Program Coordinator Lester B. Pearson United World College
The most important thing I’ve learned from this session is how important it is for the genders to be separated in the rites process so that both can be recognized and honored. This training helped me to see how youth create their own rites of passage in the absence of structured/formal ones, and how dangerous that can be.
City of Eugene
Department of Recreation, and Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon, USA
David came and worked with me on beginning a conversation in our community about the place of males and masculinity and how best to serve their needs.
Kaye Smith, Child Advocate
Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network, New Zealand
Lots to think about, lots of great ideas for being a teacher and a lesbian mom of 2 young boys. This gave me ideas to use with my testosterone-filled, homophobic class of alternative kids. Thank you!
Participant
BC Alternate Education Conference
The workshop was excellent! As an experienced facilitator, I’m often hard to please… but I found David’s workshop to add great practical value. In particular, I loved using simulations to try out challenges that each individual faces, working through conflict, and addressing difficult situations in a clear and constructive manner. I also immensely enjoyed David... read more
Tamara Connell
Director, Sustainability Learner Programs, The Natural Step