More of what people have said about Brenda Jean Patrick...

"Thank you for sharing your talents with us, Brenda JEAN (as your mother would say). God has blessed you tremendously. I have heard you speak 4 times and each time is informative, motivating and hilarious. I look forward to the next time.

I am e-mailing to request your picture...in fact I am requesting not 1...not 2...but 3 pictures of you! My office buddies would like one also."

Sandy Cathey
Cedar Hill ISD

P.S. Tammy Mariani is our new Cedar Hill High School Principal. (We are so thankful to have her) She asked me to thank you for the influence you have been on her life. She came in contact with you when she was in Mesquite ISD.

"Brenda Jean,
How marvelous your presentation was! You were the hit of the training, And I appreciate you so much! I am so sorry that the air was not working, but you stayed positive and I think you being positive helped the group to Be positive. They were even talking about you and some of your twelve sayings on Thursday. Again, thank you, you are an extraordinary speaker!"

Arlene Carnes
PASAR Plano ISD

"Brenda Jean,

I just wanted to thank you for your inspiring presentation at our Richardson RESSA Meeting yesterday. I truly enjoyed hearing, learning & laughing with you. It reminded me about the importance of attitude. I know it's in the planning and follow through. I hadn't thought about what I want others to walk away feeling. I have a positive attitude and try to always keep my SMILE even in phone conversations. I realize the importance of others feeling they're appreciated. I've had that as one of my anchors in my job because I'm aware of the influence of their job performance on my job. I periodically tell them I appreciate all they do for me. My attitude can change theirs and brighten their day as well.I'm now aware and DO know what I want people to say about me

May God bless you richly with many more successes in life. I thank Him that you are such a jewel and He uses your gift of gab and talents to spread encouragement. I felt encouraged and my fire was rekindled for service. Have a wonderful week...remembering 'It's all in the BAG!' "

Sincerely,
Debra Douglas
Richardson ISD
Texas

"You were great in ways that the pale old guys we've had before couldn't dream of --- I'm actually motivated! I present to college classes about ESL (Stranger in a Strange Land or Who Are These People and What Do They Want?) and have decided that I want to be you when I grow up.

Thanks for a wonderful presentation."

Crista Tompkins
Coppell ISD

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on
"Administrator of the Year"

Just wanted to drop you an email to applaud you on June 21st session 1:30 - 4:30, Ethics 4  Everyone!!!!! You are always such a pleasurable experience each time I attend your classes. I find many things that I like about you along with your personality plus…

• Your knowledgeable experiences in teaching Ethics for 15 years - incorporating your family life/professional life combo style that's down to earth touching one's inner soul.
• Your style in professionalism from your interactive style that make your classes speak out as a learning tool with your incentives to participate.
• Your call to laughter to keep your attendees entranced with your topics.

THANK YOU-THANK YOU-THANK YOU!!!!!

From your session on "Don't Oak Trees Attract Squirrels", what a clever topic - while matching TESA President's theme. Truly, this was adorable learning for grown-ups.

I am sold on your delivery for your classes…you are deserving of anything you receive and more…you put your heart in it and it shows.

You are "indeed" a
KEY HIGHLIGHT OF OUR CONFERENCE

Respectfully,
Gatha

Agatha Whitney, CEOP
Human Sciences&Humanities
University of Houston-Clear Lake

"The Customer Care Training that Brenda Jean Patrick brings to our campus is an invaluable tool. This is not just a training that touches you today and is forgotten tomorrow, this is a way of performing on a daily basis. This training promotes team building with the customer as the focus. The ability to energize office personnel while creating a long term change of behaviors and attitudes is something that is unique and refreshing in this program. I would advocate this to any team that is looking for true growth and direction."

Kathy Ferguson
Principal's Secretary
Bussey Middle School

"I have been with Allen ISD going on 22 years. Of all the speakers we have had in the past you are always the one that keeps everyone's attention, make them laugh, learn something and you really want to take your tips back to the office. You are so very honest and up front and that appeals to me and others.

Thanks so much for coming to Allen and speaking. The lunch was great but your seminar was so much better."

"A Paradigm Shift...is what you caused me to have Tuesday after I visited with you at the end of the HOPE meeting. You totally freaked me out, in a good way! This is what I needed in order to see things differently. Also, in that “ten minute” moment, you galvanized what the hell it is I am doing on the planet and sent me reeling in exponential possibilities. Powerful!!
...and thanks!"

"Awesome, captivating and a buffet for thought! Every teacher should hear that kind of inspiring dialogue twice a year. My thoughts gathered from your seminar at Spruce were:
1) Don't fear changes,
2) Stay opened-minded,
3) Create the kind of classroom I'd desire with teachable challenges that may be bold and daring,
4) Do not let whiners or wolves keep me from enjoying my "fudge" or stealing my joy.

If wishing could make it so I'd love to hear you again! Our leaders ought to invite you and engage you to come again soon. Your energy was off the hook at 4 o'clock! I was inspired."

Minnie Woods
H.G. Spruce High School
Dallas, Texas

I wanted to thank you for the wonderful work you do. You are not only an incredible speaker, but a life-changer. I was privileged to be able to hear you speak at a seminar you did called "The Fourth Little Pig." The day before attending, I had just lost a close family friend. I just wanted to curl up in my bed and cry all day, but I knew that I was signed up to go to that session.

I was not prepared for what I was in store for that day. Wow... Wow... Wow. Your voice... your words... your life... certainly touched mine. I actually had to step out for a breif moment when you were talking about the miracle that happened to your grand-daughter. I could not stop the tears. I knew at that moment that I was meant to hear you speak that day. I knew that God placed me there to hear your powerful message.

I know you probably receive an enormous amount of emails and letters from people who have seen you, but I wanted to email you anyway. I would not feel right not thanking you.

If I don't get to see or hear from you again, I will still feel very privileged. The world is so big, so enormous. There are millions and millions of people out there who need hope... who need love... and who need someone to help them start again. Not everyone will get the chance to meet Brenda Jean Patrick. I am very blessed and honored to say that I had that chance.

So thank you Brenda Jean Patrick... thank you for being you!
Michelle Pompa
PPCD Pomperoy Elementary

"Brenda Jean's ability to use her extensive theatrical skills to keep her audience engaged and in a natural state of motivation is critical to a successful presentation.This approach fit perfectly with her content.I have never so thoroughly enjoyed a speaker!"
Darcy Perreault, Creekview High School Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

"Brenda Jean is an awesome presenter who reaches the heart and soul of each person in the audience. She mixes humor and facts in her presentation to keep you thinking all the time. Within each presentation is a message which each participant can take back to their workplace and put into effect."
Donna Winkley, DeSoto ISD

Dear Brenda Jean,
We had a super staff development day at Bill Bates Ranch. We had a total of 515 participants. Thank you very much for arranging your schedule to come present for us. You were definitely the highlight of the day. I had a teacher/coach who had taught in Greenville for 20 years and retired/rehired in Caddo tell me he had never heard you before. I couldn’t believe it! But he said he would never forget you. He thought you were great! He has been around a long time and it takes a lot to impress him, but you – superwoman – did the job! He said that was the best staff development day he had ever attended! Yeah! Thank you so much for coming. You made the day very special.
Kerri O’Connor, Federal Programs Administrator, Hunt County Schools Cooperative, Lone Oak ISD

Brenda Jean,
I just wanted to let you know of all the workshops I’ve been to you always make the lasting impression. I love your ideas. Thanks for leaving marks that I will remember for the remainder of my life. That is, as long as I have a working memory!
Nichelle Wright, 6th grade Language Arts/Social Studies, River Trails Elementary School