EDAD 692: The Administrator and the First Amendment
testimonials from students who took the course

"I am thoroughly enjoying the class. One of my best friends in the business, Joel Martin, suggested this class after he enjoyed it so much last summer. It certainly has made administrators think differently in many respects."
--Ronald Owings, principal, Northwestern Elementary School (Kokomo, Ind.)

The class gave me a broader understanding of how many ways the First Amendment affects our schools. I would highly recommend this course.
--Jan Roland, administrator, Wabash (Ind.) Schools

The online teaching was GREAT.
--Alice Mahaffey

This course was a “10.” Effective. It increased my knowledge. I enjoyed the videos and found the presenters to be good.
--Janice Malchow, principal, Bibich Elementary School (Dyer, Ind.)

The convenience for me was great...I am going to be a better administrator because of this course, I was challenged to think and I was able to hear perspectives and wisdom from a very credible group...Not only as a school administrator but also as a father of four kids I will be more apt in the coming weeks to “teach” about First Amendment issues.
--Joel Martin

It would be very helpful for all school personnel to have this information...I came into this course with some craft knowledge of the First Amendment and have left with a greater knowledge and appreciation for the First Amendment...This course has given me a better knowledge base to assist my staff in the process of teaching the First Amendment and aspects of journalism and civics in the school setting.
--John Engle, principal, Lincoln Middle School (Cambridge City, Ind.)

Before this class I really didn’t give much thought to the First Amendment and how it applies to the classroom. But this course makes me appreciate the First Amendment even more as a citizen and educator.
--David Sturgeon, 5th grade teacher, former Yorktown (Ind.) Middle School principal

I think everyone in education should take a course such as this one...To be honest, I thought I knew all about the First Amendment when we started, but found I didn’t know as much as I thought.
--Kevin Leech, audio-visual director, East Central High School (St. Leon, Ind.)

I like that I can work at my own pace, I have a week to complete assignments and I still get a response from the professor...This course has caused me to rethink some issues about the First Amendment--as an administrator, I now make sure I know the law before disciplining a student.
--Rhonda G. Thompson, director of special education, Sheridan (Ind.) Community Schools