"Had another very interesting meeting with Dean earlier this week. For me as a student from the Netherlands, he has given me great insights into the American film industry and useful advice for getting started in the business. Thanks again, and see you soon!" Wesley Delpeut - Student JWU Providence
“Just spent the last few days working with Dean, our faculty, and the community working on reform efforts at Marquette Senior High School, in the U.P. of Michigan. What an awesome few days! Dean left everyone feeling energized and inspired! We highly recommend him to any school! Great work Dean! Hope to see you again soon!” Rebecca Simmons - Marquette Senior High School - Marquette, MI
”I graduated High School in 2003, and can honestly say that Mr. Lapham (yes I still call him Mr. Lapham) was a catalyst in my development as a student. He was there not only as a phenomenal teacher, but provided guidance to very needing students. I will always remember him when reminiscing about my high school years and to this day stay in contact. Thank you Mr. Lapham!” - Charlie Bateh - Sales Representative Trussway (CSCS - Class of 2003)
“Dean is the most professional and amazing presenter I have ever known. My customers would request him as a professional development trainer on a regular basis. When he provided presentations for Academic Innovations I heard nothing but rave reviews, and comments like, " Dean was able to motivate both my staff and my administration, and I never thought that was possible!". We traveled together for national presentation, state presentations, and district presentations. Dean was more than reliable, and increased my sales without a doubt.” - Karen Ulrich, Senior Educational Consultant Academic Innovations
“Dean's experience, client focus and work ethic will make him a valuable addition to any organization.” Jon Ellms - Vice President, Principal at Access TCA
“Dean is a positive and energetic person. As logistics manager at Up With People he had to pay very careful attention to details and he did. Over 100 other people in the cast depended on his work. He did not disappoint.” Ashley Boozer, Cast Manager Up With People
"I still talk about Mr. Lapham to this day-& I graduated 8 years ago. I think of his teaching style as the way I want my future child to be taught. He was always so inspiring, & really knew how to get everyone involved. He made the lessons... real. He was truly interested in the subject matter & it made me want to be interested too. I'm glad to see he's inspiring others to do the same." Christina Geraci - UCF - 2008 Actress in NYC
"Although I never had Dean Lapham as a teacher during my high school career, he was my high school varsity soccer coach. Coach Lapham's positive outlook, engaging tactics, and ultimate love of the game helped adjust the team's performance on the field and in the class room. A preponderance of the evidence would suggest that his energetic and interactive coaching techniques greatly attributed in forming a soccer program at its infancy into a powerhouse, winning many consecutive titles during his tenure. Good luck Coach with all your future and bound-to-be-successful endeavors. Cheers!!” - Andrew Davis (FSU 2007)
“Dean provided great instructional strategies. He’s dynamic and his passion for the curriculum & it’s goal is contagious” Janel Ramirez - English Teacher - Hemet High School - Hemet, California
“Truly - All of it! - Loved Dean’s Passion” - Sue Brown - Teacher - Hemet High School - Hemet, California