Below are testimonials received from administrators, faculty and students. Scroll down to read more.
Video Testimonials
"No longer do we have to wait or depend on teachers to be the leaders in the building; students have become leaders as well."
» Roy Rabold | Hosting Administrator | Watch
"I continually think about Pathways when I work with teachers and staff."
» Stephen Gill | Attending Administrator | Watch
"Pathways instilled in our students character building and core values."
» Sharlene Patterson | Attending Administrator | Watch
"Students and faculty were on a level playing field away from the confines of the classroom."
» Barry Davis | Attending Advisor | Watch
"Our students have taken control of their environment at school and improved the climate at our high school."
» Mary Anne Kneiss-Smith | Attending Administrator | Watch
"Returning students helped create an environment where all students are welcome and encouraged to participate in the life of the school."
» Catherine Finch | Attending Administrator | Watch
"We felt like we got a lot out of it." ... "We were all so excited to share what we had learned."
» Karley and Savanna | Student Leaders | Watch
Written Testimonials
"Mike takes you on a roller coaster ride of personal challenges, emotions, personal insights, tears and laughter."
» Heather Paulter | Student, Red Bud High School | Read More
"Every student and teacher in America should be required to attend this seminar."
» Robin Tyke | Advisor, McKeesport Area High School | Read More
"Mike will change your life and if you meet his challenges, you will change the lives of others."
» Brian Swanson | Student, Beloit Memorial High School | Read More
"I am in my 28th year of teaching and I am so excited to take these techniques back to my classroom."
» Helen Kleiber | Advisor, Columbus High School | Read More
Other Testimonials
"Mike Wood is terrific! Absolutely essential experience for my students...best workshop on leadership I've arranged or attended!"
» Dr. Terry Sherer | Principal, Oregon High School
"In today's world it is extremely difficult to grab and keep a teenage audience's attention. Mike's unique ability to keep the students engaged and excited for six hours is outstanding. Please come back next year."
» Karen C. Davis | Advisor, McIntosh High School
"I loved Mike Wood. He combined every aspect of being a great leader. He is caring, compassionate, interesting, moving, inspiring, and a great listener. The day is awesome- you learn skills you will use for a lifetime."
» Kristy Dagley | Student, Clear Lake High School
"Today's program was one of the most inspirational days of my life. I especially enjoyed Mike. He taught me so much in one day that I will carry with me the rest of my life. This is a great experience and prospective attendees should feel very honored to be selected to attend Pathways."
» Tram Cao | Student, Cypress Falls High School
"WOW! I would tell EVERYONE how amazing Mike Wood is. I feel really empowered to make a difference."
» Karen Marksberry | Student, Taylor High School
"Mike is a GENUINE and CHARISMATIC individual who really connects with the audience."
» Jay Gonzalez | Student, Jersey Village High School
"Most creative and challenging presentation I have ever seen!"
» Tiffany Fickhoff | Student, Oakville High School
"I really feel I have gained more leadership skills and techniques in one day than in my whole life."
» Rodames Boldan | Student, Whitney Young High School
"Mike really made me think outside the box. It is so much fun! Compared to other leadership conferences I have attended, Pathways is the most informative, unique, and challenging."
» Mimi Tran | Student, Winston High School
"Best seminar I have ever attended! Thoroughly riveting!"
» Jacob Gossage | Student, Windsor High School
"Mike Wood is awesome! Get ready for one of the best experiences of your life."
» Robert Armstrong | Student, Clear Lake High School
"Mike is an excellent speaker- the most motivating, captivating speaker I have ever heard."
» Sage Davis | Student, Cypress Ridge High School
"Mike is terrific! He completely inspired my outlook on good leadership and its significance. The variety of activities was amazing."
» Bryan Jackson | Student, Magnet High School
"Mike really got through to me on all levels. I felt he was personally talking to just me the entire day."
» Jen Voges | Student, Lindberg High School
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