TACTics Journal

A Publication for and by TOC for Education Practitioners

August 18, 2000

CONTENTS

            CONNECTIONS, Cheryl A. Edwards

            (1)            A Mexican Fiesta

                  (2)            Cheers from Conference Attendees

                  (3)            Did you know…?  Tapes of the conference

            EDITORS’ NOTE

                  (4)            Kay Buckner-Seal. Cheryl Edwards

CONNECTIONS

From Cheryl A. Edwards

 

(1)      A Mexican Fiesta

“Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood…but everyone has something to give.” —Barbara Bush

 

It wasn’t luck that brought together 700 eager educators from 15 countries and 15 Mexican states the first day of the 4th Annual TOC for Education International Conference held in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.  People working cooperatively made this conference possible. 

 

Jose’ Martinez, Secretary of Education in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Alejandrina Gonzalez de Garza, Director TOC for Ed, Mexico, and Marina Rodriguez Rodriguez headed the incredible team that made our stay so memorable.  Kathy Suerken, our visionary leader, created an agenda that took us all beyond our knowledge level and stretched us to new understandings and applications.  Dedicated and resourceful presenters shared their working knowledge of TACT so that we could all gain deeper knowledge of using the tools.  Inquisitive educators, who always look for the best possible ways to ensure that their students learn, gave their time to be there.  And, of course, Eli Goldratt, who ultimately made all of this possible, stimulated and agitated us into thinking even deeper and perhaps, clearer?  How fortunate that Evalyn and Lyman Ellis video-taped the entire conference providing everyone an opportunity to see the proceedings.  (See: Did you know…?  Tapes of the Conference, this weeks TACTics.)

 

Thank you, Bernie Kean, who worked tirelessly, not even wanting recognition because you believe.  And thanks to everyone who has given something of themselves to make this 4th Annual TOC for Education Conference possible.  Look for more information on the content of the conference in future issues of the TACTics Journal.

 

The mystery is…where will the conference be held next year?

(2)      Cheers from Conference Attendees

 

“It was an extraordinary experience.  I learned many things such as the ‘Layers of Resistance to Change’.  It was very motivating because we are often confronted with resistance.  In addition, I had not had the opportunity to listen to the creator of the strategies and, let me tell you, that it was a very unique and extraordinary experience.” —Daniel Valadez and Cema Munôz, Monterrey, NL Mexico

 

“The conference has been an active oasis.  It has been a catalyst for change in me and a peaceful resting place.  I have simultaneously been motivated by the dramatic actions of Khaw Choon Ean in Malaysia and Galina Doyla and David Higgins in Russia, and by the learning presented by Danilo Sirias, while I have been refreshed by hope.” —Audrey Taylor, Grosse Pointe Park, MI USA

 

“Excellent and productive, very interesting presentations.” —Victor Mûno López, Monterrey, NL, Mexico

 

“After today, I have a method that will help me overcome my internal problems.  I had no idea that it is I who have the problem and not the others as I thought.  After the conference today, I am aware that there are ways to move ahead, to remove the layers that keep us from seeing clearly.” —Cristina Gpe. Grageola H., Monterrey, NL, Mexico

 

“The hospitality of the Mexican people was incredible.  They could not have done anything more in order to make us feel at home and welcome.  Meeting new friends was perhaps the best part of the conference.  TOC people are the most friendly and open group of people that I’ve ever met with.” —Sears Taylor, Grosse Pointe Park, MI USA

 

“I only want to thank all of you for a great experience.  The International Conference was really incredible.  Thanks again and I hope to see you next year.” —Asunción, Puebla, México.

(3)      DID YOU KNOW? …CONFERENCE TAPES

Were you unable to attend the conference but would really like to know what went on?  You are in luck!  Because of the generosity of our friends, Evalyn and Lyman Ellis, who again have donated their expert services and equipment to TOC for Education, we have recorded proceedings of the 4th Annual TOC for Education Conference.  Thank you, Lyman and Evalyn for making it possible for all of us to be able to learn from the presentations at the conference.

For ordering information contact:

Recordings by Ellis

536 Timber Lane. Post Office Box 120502

Big Bear Lake, CA USA 92315-8942

 

Phone:                        1.800.262.0429

email:                        ellis@bigbear.net

 

Video and audio cassettes are available for individual days of the conference or for the entire conference.  You will find the agenda in TACTics, 8/11/2000.

(4)          EDITORS’ NOTE

We have tried very hard to correctly translate languages and penmanship. Please forgive us if we have made any errors.  We will be happy to correct these errors if you will bring them to our attention.

 

We would love to hear feedback about your experience at the conference or about any knew ideas as a result of that experience.  Share with us.  Send it hyperlink to <bucknek@resa.net> or <redwards@sault.com>.  Or, you may send it by mail to: 

Cheryl A. Edwards

2253 S. Hill Island Road

Cedarville, MI 49719 USA