“This is exactly what we needed. No one else could have done this the way you did it. It was perfect!” - Assistant Superintendent, referring to a training we facilitated for all school administrators
"Ms. Etheridge has had a profound impact on the administrators, teachers and most importantly students of Santa Ana Unified. Her facilitating and training skills are outstanding and her insight to the dynamics of human and group behavior are key components of her success." - Executive Director, Support Services
“Thank YOU! I always leave our conversations hopeful and excited!” - Director, Support Services
“We had our presentation today and Lindsey was great! She was poised, knowledgeable and handled all the questions with such finesse. The teachers were pleased and enjoyed the presentation. I am glad that I decided to have her present. I do not know who found her, but she is a gem. I learned so much.” - Principal, Fundamental School, K-5
“…thank you again for your informative and thoughtful presentation. I've heard from many appreciative teachers and we're seeing lots of Safe Zone badges being worn. Well done and thanks again.” - TOSA , TK-5
“I’m so grateful for the profound, precise, coherent, gentle, and joyful light you shine on this topic.” School Social Worker
“You created such a welcoming space.” – School Social Worker
“Awesome! Amazing, Informative, and Knowledgeable. Very Helpful.” - School Counselor
“Thank you so much Lindsey! I learned so much just in this few minutes on the phone with you! I so much appreciate your call today! You're awesome!” – School Counselor
“I talked to the student today and it went so great!! They prefer pronouns he/him and stated that his family knows…This is exactly the guidance I needed. I so appreciate the example conversations and how to have that discussion..I felt super confident in having that conversation and had I not reached out I probably would have continued to feel nervous and tip toe around it.” - 6th Grade Science Teacher
“I was most fascinated and interested in the laws you were sharing yesterday. Thank you, again. You are an amazing resource!” - Teacher, Intermediate
“Thank you so much, Lindsey. After our conversation, I am feeling so much more confident and ready to go into my meeting tomorrow! I'm so happy to support my students, both the ones I know about and the ones I don't. Your support means so much!” – Teacher, Elementary
“Working with Lindsey Etheridge to create a campus club that welcomed all students has been a wonderful experience for the students and staff at Willard Intermediate School. What started out as a “Gay/Straight Alliance” has morphed into our “Love, Pride, Equality Club” because these are the values that students crave the most. All students are welcome to join in and the positive energy put forth by this club and their advisors has been amazing!” - Principal, Intermediate School, 6th-8th
“It went great today! We had 32 kids come to the meeting. We played some games, talked a little and showed two videos…They already decided we should make a big poster for next week's Valentines dance, and some girls came back to my room to make it. It says "Different means Awesome- a message from GSA" So cute! Thanks again for your help and support.” - Teacher/GSA Advisor, Intermediate School, 6th-8th
“The student turn-out has been great! Two weeks ago, we had about 50 students attend. Last week, it was about 35. The students seem to really enjoy it, and Daniel and I have had a great time connecting with students and providing that safe outlet. We started a project…about the phrase "that's gay". Students decided to start filming a PSA commercial/skit that we will play in 1st period classes with skits about using the word "gay" and also the power of words/name calling. They are really excited about it and they will continue writing and start filming the commercial during this week's meeting. It's been a great start to the GSA here at Sierra and we're looking forward to some of these projects being implemented. Thanks again for all your help in getting our GSA started!” Teacher and GSA Advisor, Preparatory Academy
“Just wanted to thank you very much for your meeting with us today. You were so helpful. I know (my child) is glad for your presence and support--I wish we had known about your work two years ago!” Parent after Identity Support Plan Meeting
“Thank you for all your help! I'm so glad that our LGBTQ kids have you as a resource!” – Teacher, Intermediate
“(Hosting this training) was our pleasure. I know our Student Ambassadors got a lot of your presentation. I certainly did.” – Director of Student Affairs, Community College
“Thank you so much for joining us! I know I had some students in the zoom who were excited to know that they could reach out to you for support. I truly appreciate the work that you do for our students and am grateful we have you as a resource in our district.” – AVID Teacher, High School
“I hope all staff get to have this presentation!”
“Very helpful information and dialogue.”
“Very informative, well presented, and connecting.”
“Very practical and knowledgeable.”
“Very engaging and knowledgeable.”
“Excellent presentation/presenter!”
“Loved it!”