We value our members and participants and we are very grateful for the following reviews:
“Monique inspires all of her students, as well as myself. She has a unique relationship with her students an with their family members. They appear to feel a sense of trust and security in her classes and are challenged to learn and cooperarte to their fullest. I am impressed with Monique’s ability to open up new horizons for her students, as well as adults, and instill in them confidence, spirit and self-worth.” – Professional Educator and Team Teacher
“Very engaging.” – OAEYC Workshop Participant
“Appreciated Monique’s insight on mindfulness in education after taking a Providence class for a previous month.” – OAEYC Workshop Participant
“My family absolutely, positively adores Creative Roots. It was a haven for our daughter to flourish and thrive. Monique and the staff there are wonderful and truly love the children they interact with. I’ve seen a variety of programs in Portland, but Creative Roots is the best.” – Tami H., Parent
“Monique has an amazing ability to connect with children and families, meeting kids ‘where they are’ developmentally, socially and emotionally. Her programs draw out children’s strengths and support them in learning how to support themselves.” – Lisa Madison, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist
“Instructor (Monique) was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic (Mindfulness in Education). – OAEYC Workshop Participant
“Monique is amazing and has a wonderful way with the children. She is gentle and full of knowledge and compassion. Both of my kids completely adore her (and I do too!).” – Merry Convery, Parent
“For anyone who doesn’t know Creative Roots and Monique, I give her programs my highest recommendation. We have worked together through the years and her and her staff are smart, fun, passionate, and really engaging. Monique and her team weave the arts and play into all of the other learning and fun, and she and her team have the skills and experience to help young people really grow during the camps and other programs, including after school programs.” – Rick Reynolds, Educator and Founder of ShareOregon and Engaging Every Student
“Monique was great! She took the time to address all our questions and comments, even when it took us a little off track. She was very knowledgeable and easy to relate to.” – L’Étoile French Immersion Staff
“Thank you again for all your positive work. Julie has gained significant strengths and abilities due to your guidance and perseverance. You have been integral to her growth and confidence.” – Rebekah Smith, PhD
“Monique is an exceptional amalgam of smarts, courage, and creativity. As a leader and educator, she holds a refined sensitivity toward what makes for the richest life possible, which is all of us using our unique talents and deepening our critical connections with one another.” – Maura Conlon-McIvor, PhD
“Monique’s presentation was very relaxing and calm. We received good ideas to use in the classroom with children to help them calm down and to help teachers in stressful situations at work and at home. Monique was easy to understand and it was a relaxing training. Excellent information that can be used with staff, children and parents.” – Tillamook Head Start Staff
“I thought the training was very informative and some ideas/practices easily applicable to my classroom. I particularly enjoyed all the references to the different research and thoughts on education. I think the whole training helped me define more clearly the constructivist education I intuitively thrive for as a PK teacher.” – L’Étoile French Immersion Staff
“Thanks Monique for your presentation on yoga. I really liked how you explained yoga so much more than an athletic position-more of a way of life. I feel wonderful – physically and emotionally after the yoga activities.” – Head Start Staff
“The positive attitude and mindfulness of the facilitator maintained the mirror image for participating” – Tillamook Head Start Staff
