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Bring the LIVE
version of
Teaching
Is Too
Important to
Take
Seriously!
to your school
Scott Endres is an
award winning
teacher and
acclaimed presenter
who has worked
with teachers from
coast to coast. You
can bring his
dynamic
presentation, and
unique perspective
on education to your
school. Through his
seminars, half day
and full day
workshops on how
and why we need to
bring laughter back
into education, you
will recapture the
reason you became
a teacher.
None of us got into
the education to be
miserable,
so contact Scott
and find out how to
turn your attitude
around.
You are guaranteed
to think a little,
cry a little and
laugh a lot!
Scott Endres
PaperWad Ideas
502-420-8584
or Email
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Why We Must Laugh
Each of us have a story that if told, would move us to tears.
Some people will say it because of those stories that we don't have the ability to laugh.
But in reality it is because of those stories that We Must Laugh.
We can't stop laughing because of our tragedies and stories that we all have.
Instead we must laugh because of them. Laughter is what will help get us through those stories.
It is a part of who we are and we if we lose it, we have lost part of ourselves.
Jim Valvano was coach of the North Carolina State Wolfpack when they won the 1983 NCAA basketball
tournament. However, what he may be known most for is a speech he gave a few months before he died
from cancer. At a national award show, he gave a speech which is commonly known as the Never Give Up
speech. While that speech has became the theme for cancer fundraising and research over the years,
there is one section that we need to remember in our search for laughter.
To me there are three things everyone should do everyday
Number one is to laugh
Number two is to spend some time in thought
Number three you should have your emotions move you to tears
If you laugh, think and cry, then that;s been one heck of a day
From experience as a teacher for the last twenty years, I know we do a lot of thinking.
Whether it is thinking about our plans for the coming week or thinking about why we got into teaching.
I also know we cry a lot, too. Maybe not visible tears, but there are more ways to cry than with tears.
We need to finish complete the challenge of the quote and start laughing.
Join me by bringing laughter back into our lives!
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Read what others are saying about Teaching is...
"We will be using Teaching Is Too Important to Take Seriously as the
overall theme for all of our professional development this year."
Carol Leveillee
Principal
Matula Elementary, MD
"Scott comes from where we are and knows us"
Betty Moore, KY
"This workshop was listed under “vision” and Scott has it."
Martha Wingate
Principal, NH
"Truly funny from beginning to end. Scott provided an invigorating
workshop which provided easy ideas to start immediately."
Principal, CA NAESP
"I learned that I need to add more laughter to my life and my
children and that it is okay to throw paper wads. I would recommend
this workshop because it was full of good ideas that are ready for
the classroom, and that are research based and meaningful."
Karen Heffelmire, IN
"I learned to look for laughter in everyday life"
Kim Lockard, KY
"This is exactly what we need in education."
Angela Leibert, IN
"Scott put on the best presentation I have seen"
Tom Johnson, AL
"I can't wait to use some of the ideas to captivate my students like
Scott captivated me!"
Allyson Chinn, KY
"I felt validated about showing my students I make mistakes.
This was an uplifting in-service."
Sharon Hedrick, MD
"Scott's book is a great balance between research and practical
ideas. This book will help a lot of people."
Don Baird, CA
"My favorite part is the Emergency Laughter List handout.
It helps me stay positive and reminds me not to be afraid to
laugh."
Teacher, IN
"This was the most valuable thing I've done."
Karen Coultas, KY
"There were many management ideas and fun easy ways to keep
kids laughing. I would recommend this workshop. Scott was
charismatic and humorous. A great presenter!"
Michelle Cooney, MD
"I liked being reminded to laugh and feeling like it is okay to do so.
We don't have to be so serious."
Teacher, KY
"My favorite part was “throwing my troubles away.” I would
recommend this workshop because we all need to be reminded to
keep teaching fun and to smile at people every day."
S. Grund, MD
"I now know Laughter makes everything better."
Teacher, KY
"I am able to keep my sense of humor around campus, and not be
so serious. You gave me permission to be myself."
Principal, TX NAESP
"Great strategies that I can use in my school with teachers.
Recommend? Absolutely"
Carol Leveillee
Principal, MD
"I need to join SA" B. Sweeney, IN
"Oh Yes! We finally have a presentation that makes sense!"
D. Davis, IN
"Scott had quick ideas to implement immediately. I learned to
spread the importance of a healthy laughing life."
Julie Verras, MD
"It was uplifting, fun and informative. Scott was an excellent
presenter."
R. Nichols, IN
"I learned not to worry about things that I can’t control. The stories,
jokes and audience participation were my favorite parts. I
recommend this workshop because of the skills that can be used
professionally AND personally."
B. Laub, MD
"I learned that we need to engage and motivate all learners."
M. Ruesbeck, IN
"I learned that laughter can help students become successful,
reduce stress and to use laughter as a way to remain positive and
in high spirits when things are not going well. I recommend this
workshop because it is an uplifting workshop that helps remind you
of the important things in life."
Ashley Farber, MD
"I thought it was great! It was entertaining and had many good
points. I learned to not worry about things I can’t control."
Shawna Worman, IN
"It was wonderful to hear that laughter is so great to use in the
classroom. It was great to be given permission to laugh."
D. Callahan, IN
"Our teachers need this workshop desperately."
Mary Knarr
Principal, IN
"Require this session for ALL staff, even administration."
Teacher, Hart Co. KY
"The most effective part of this session was the variety.
It is useful in ALL subjects."
Teacher, Hart Co. KY
It's refreshing to have a presenter with a realistic understanding of
effective teaching. Very original! I loved it!
Teacher, Hart Co. KY