“Cheney Munson has been an invaluable collaborator with Nesbit School over the past three years. During this time, he has supported our literacy initiatives and introduced solutionary teaching and learning practices that have profoundly impacted our community. Cheney led my staff through a transitional period as we moved toward literacy benchmarking, taking the time to learn about our District's strategic planning goals and learner profile to tailor professional development that was deeply rooted in our shared vision.

Cheney's contributions have extended to project development that aligns with our goals, including coaching and supporting educators within the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). His ability to foster creativity and innovation has empowered both teachers and students, emphasizing the importance of student voice and choice.

Cheney is a prepared and dependable professional who takes the time to truly understand the needs of the schools he serves. His thoughtful approach and genuine connection with staff and students alike have left a lasting impression. His enthusiasm and ability to rally educators around meaningful goals make him a standout partner in education.”

— Ryan Hansen, Principal of Nesbit Elementary and Middle School

“Oh no! I’m in the informational writing group! That was my first thought when I was paired with Cheney Munson. I hated informational texts, and teaching students how to write them felt like pure torture. Little did I know, those four days I expected to endure would introduce me to a generous and creative heart who would forever transform my teaching journey.

It’s now been a few years since I first had the opportunity to experience Cheney’s expertise. Every time I attend one of his workshops, I leave enriched, inspired, and equipped to apply what I’ve learned in meaningful and innovative ways.

A day of training with Cheney might look something like this: heading outside to lie under the trees and connect with the earth, visiting a museum of interactive informational texts, channeling creativity into team research, discussing fast fashion to brainstorm solutions, writing, writing, and writing wherever we happen to be. It’s about taking the time to ask questions, reflect, exchange ideas on climate change and sustainability, and consider the social engine we can be—as individuals, as a class, as a school, and as a community. It’s about building connections, embracing the process, playing the game, and living the experience so we can pass it on to our students in an authentic way.

Attending a workshop with Cheney means stepping off the beaten path to return to what truly matters: learning to be, learning to belong, and learning to engage in ways that spark real change. It’s about discovering how to teach with sustainability in mind. It’s about becoming a true teacher.”

— Marie (Elementary School Teacher, Montreal, CA)