Testimonials
“Dr. Marvin Marshall Is The Best Thing Going In Discipline.”
“Dr. Marshall's work cements his position as today’s preeminent authority on teaching and working productively with students of all ages. He is the best thing going in discipline.”
—C.M. Charles, BUILDING CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE (Widely used book for teacher education)
“…the most human approach ever…”
“This is the most human approach ever presented in moving children to intrinsically internalize responsibility.”
—Faye Anderson, Principal, 21st Century Academy, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco, California
“I have purchased the product. Love it!”
“I have purchased the product. Love it! I am a huge advocate of this program. I have seen such a difference in so many children. I have a few staff members who are ready to jump on board with it. On another note, I just got Teacher of the Year. I am going to be writing my essay based on this positive discipline program. Thank you for introducing this to me. I really wish that I could be a consultant and teach my whole district about this.”
—Melissa Stuart, 5th Grade Math Teacher/Student Council Sponsor, Eddins Elementary, McKinney, Texas
“…it’s leading our students to use positive, intrinsically motivated behaviors…”
“As a counselor, there are several reasons why I like the system. The main reason is that it is teaching our students the highest levels of social behavior. A second reason is that it is leading our students to use positive, intrinsically motivated behaviors. I always wanted to get students to that level of behavior, but I didn’t know how. With this system we are seeing students operate from intrinsic motivation to do the right thing without being told or reminded. The third reason I like the system is that it is a very compassionate way to deal with students, especially when the students make mistakes in their behavior.”
—Peggy Morris, Elementary School Counselor, Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, Arizona
“I’ve Been Using Discipline Without Stress For 14 Years.”
“I am beginning my 15th year as an educator and have been using Discipline Without Stress for 14 years. In my career, hundreds of student teachers have observed my instruction and heard me share the many benefits of your system. We whole-heartedly believe it is one of the key aspects of why our school is so successful.”
—Jen Rickards (Sacramento, CA)
“The Best Year I’ve Had In My 25 Years Of Being A Principal.”
“This is the best year I have had in my 25 years of being a principal. Discipline has not been a problem this year. Students monitor their own behavior and make responsible choices without the use of punishments or rewards.”
—Phelps Wilkins, Principal, Eisenhower Elementary School (Mesa, AZ)
“Dr. Marshall’s Approach Clarifies The Concepts Of Internal And External Motivation.”
Dr. Marshall’s approach clarifies the concepts of internal and external motivation. It applies to adults as well. It goes way beyond the classroom. I tell my high school students that that to succeed in college, they must have motivation on Level D. Their motivation must come from within.
I use an alarm clock analogy to drive home Dr. Marvin Marshall’s system. This teaches the importance of establishing a procedure to get to school on time:
LEVEL D – You set your alarm clock, wake up, and get to school on time.
LEVEL C – You depend on your parents to wake you up to get to school on time.
LEVEL B – You ignore your alarm clock and come to school late.
LEVEL A – You don’t even set your alarm clock because you are only interested in what you want and do not consider how your actions affect others.”
—Jim Mann, High School Physics Teacher
“Changed The Way I Teach…”
“I would like to thank Dr. Marvin Marshall who changed the way I teach, the way I use management and discipline in my classroom, and the way I look at life.”
—Tanis Carter (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada)
“…Empowering My Kids With The Gift Of Responsibility…”
“I have a friend who keeps saying, ‘I hope you get a good group this year.’ I keep telling her that it’s my responsibility to set up the classroom in the right way by separating classroom management from discipline and empowering my kids with the gift of responsibility. There is no more hoping that I magically get a good class. It’s all in the way I set up the classroom with the Discipline Without Stress Model.”
—Brianna Siderio (Glendora, NJ)
“Our Discipline Referrals Have Been Cut By More Than Half…”
“By using Dr. Marshall’s methodology, we have transformed our school. Our discipline referrals have been cut by more than half from the year before. The climate is positive, of togetherness, and of cooperation. We are forever grateful for Dr. Marshall’s insight in helping us to renew our dedication to teaching.”
—Esther Severy, Principal, McFadden Intermediate School (Santa Ana, CA)
“We Are Seeing Enormous Improvements…”
“Since Dr. Marshall trained our staff, we are seeing enormous improvements in student behavior and in reduced teacher stress. Classroom management, discipline, and relationship with students have all significantly improved.”
—Beth Harris, De Anza Middle School (Ventura, CA)
“Helped Us Realize The Importance Of Using Discipline As A Learning Tool…”
“For the first time in many years, we had advice we could walk back into the classroom and actually use the next day. Dr. Marshall helped us realize the importance of using discipline as a learning tool rather than as a purely punitive measure.”
—Gretchen Fleming, Principal, High Pattonville High School (Maryland Heights, MO)
“I Use The Principles Very Effectively In My Class.”
“I am a big fan of Dr. Marshall’s book, Discipline Without Stress. I use the principles very effectively in my class.”
—John J. Bullock, Aoba-Japan International School (Tokyo, Japan)
“Life Seems So Much More Enjoyable…”
“After using the Discipline Without Stress System in our home, life seems so much more enjoyable. The truth is that our children do know what is expected of them. Holding them to a higher level of responsibility has made all of our lives more peaceful. Thank you, Dr. Marshall.”
—Wendi Hall, Teacher and Parent (Vestavia Hills, AL)
“Dr. Marshall’s Approach Is Truly Inspiring.”
“Dr. Marshall’s approach is truly inspiring. I’m using it with my 10 and 12-year old children. It’s awesome!”
—Connie Fletcher (Spokane, WA)
“Dr. Marshall’s Ideas Really Help…”
“Dr. Marshall’s ideas really help: avoiding negative language, expecting the good, and asking reflective questions. Some ideas seem too easy, but they work.”
—Lena Lilja Hallnisa (Leksand, Sweden)
“…Easy Strategies That Will Make A Difference!”
“Dr. Marshall’s presentation inspired, motivated, and sent 800 teachers off with practical and easy strategies that will make a difference!”
—Karen Boyes, CEO of Spectrum Education (Wellington, New Zealand)
“I love the system…”
“I love the system because I get on with the important things and not spend time with discipline.”
—Brenda Zebrynski (Winnipeg, Canada)
“Dr. Marshall’s Program Has Been Life Changing…”
“Dr. Marshall’s program has been life changing for me, not only in my teaching but also at home. When I became familiar with his program, I was at the end of my most stressful teaching year. As I used Dr. Marshall’s principles, I kept noticing changes in others. I use his approach with my own two children. We now have very stress-free lives.”
—Heather Dyksma (Christchurch, New Zealand)
“I Was At A Complete Loss Until I Tried Dr. Marshall’s Approach.”
“I have been struggling with my five-year-old who knows his own mind. Coercion was not working! I was at a complete loss until I tried Dr. Marshall’s approach. His methods have definitely improved our relationship.”
—Karen McCormick (Norco, CA)
“I Loved What He Said And Wanted To Hear It Again.”
“Dr. Marshall did an in-service for my school district a while ago. I went to the early session and came back for the second session and he asked me why I chose him instead of going to something else for the second session. I told Dr. Marshall that it was because I loved what he said and wanted to hear it again. I also told him that he had great ideas I wanted to implement in my classroom.”
—Jon Jay Ward