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To contact Kim:
Toll free: 866.KIM.RATZ
(866.546.7289)
952.938.4472
(Central Time Zone)
E-mail Kim at: kimratz@aol.com
3665 Woody Lane
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Kim Ratz added a unique spin to the "best ever" 2007 Region II Head Start Association Conference! He started with a song he wrote especially for our group, along with a few other songs he's written for Head Start, which were very well received by the audience and gave us all a lift at the end of a long evening. He followed up the next morning in the opening general session with an inspirational keynote described by others as "educational, refreshing, fun, encouraging, and fantastic!" He also shared an afternoon workshop on "Open Space Technology," and a full-day institute - "Playing Nice in the Sandbox" - both were a hit with attendees. Knowing that people who attended hired him within a week after the conference and that he was back working with local programs in New York was a real testament to the value he brought to Region II! Thanks, Kim, your services to conferees are outstanding and the partnering relationship you develop with conference planners is invaluable. Pat Hall & Associates, Inc., Training Contractor for Region II Head Start Assoc. (serving NJ, NY, PR, VI).
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Clients & Comments
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Educational Organizations & Associations
- K-12 Education
- Lifelong Learning
Other Organizations & Associations
(Clients are in MN unless another state is noted. "*" = repeat customers.)
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed -- and needed your program. Your presentation gently nudged, fed and inspired my spirit. Thank you for what you do, and the way you do it. - Attendee at a national conference in Minneapolis
Education Organizations & Associations
K-12 School Districts and Individual Schools:
(To read comments from these groups, Click Here)
Note: Collectively these groups involve every group of employees who work in schools, including: Teachers, Building level & District Administrators, School Board members, Custodians, Secretaries and Receptionists, Special Education, School Nurses, Social Workers, Classroom support staff, Buildings & Grounds, Food Services, School Bus Drivers, MIS & Technology Specialists, Other Specialists, Parents, and Students. These clients requested presentations at all-staff events, Back-to-School kick-offs, parent conferences, volunteer recognition events, facilitating planning and continuous improvement projects, developing a 3 district plan for racial integration, and workshops for members of various school employee groups, sites and committees ...
Twin City (MN) metro area school districts:
- Anoka-Hennepin****
- Brooklyn Center**
- Chaska Area*****
- Columbia Heights
- Eden Prairie
- Jordan*
- Inver Grove Hts.
- Minneapolis**
- Minnehaha Academy
- Mound Westonka***
- Mounds View
- North St Paul
- Osseo Area Schools***
- Paiedea Academy Charter
- Prior Lake-Savage***
- Roseville***
- Shakopee**
- Spring Lake Park
- St. Francis**
- St. Louis Park*****
- St Michael/Albertville*
- South Washington County****
- Stillwater******
- SW Metro School Nutrition Consortium**
- White Bear Lake
Greater MN school districts:
- Battle Lake*
- Braham HS
- Buffalo*
- Caledonia
- Cambridge HS
- Fairmont
- International Falls**
- Long Prairie / Grey Eagle
- Moorhead
- New Prague
- Princeton HS
- Rochester
- Shattuck-St. Marys School
- St. Cloud*****
- SW MN Education Service Coop*
- Waseca
School districts in other states/provinces:
- Anchorage, AK***
- Cherry Creek, CO
- CESA 7, Green Bay, WI
- Exeter, Reading, PA
- Green River Reg'l Educ Coop, KY
- Lincoln, NE
- Juneau, AK*****
- Klamath Falls, OR
- Lane Ed. Serv. Dist., Eugene, OR**
- Morten, MB, Canada**
- Salem-Keizer, OR**
- Valley City, ND
- West Bend, WI**
- Willamette Ed. Serv. Dist., Salem, OR
- Winkler, MB, Canada**
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I have been asked several times about who I would recommend as an inspirational speaker to kick off a fall event for schools. Kim Ratz immediately comes to mind. I used Kim at an administrators conference and he was very well received. He customizes his programs to meet his clients needs, his program is professionally delivered and full of energy, and his ideas and information are relevant to educators and immediately useful. But the most obvious feature he offers a meeting planner is his wonderful music - it truly inspires the listener and energizes the message. -- Bill Beck, Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
State & National (K-12) Education Associations & Organizations:
(To read comments from these groups, Click Here)
- Alaska Assoc of Elementary & Secondary Principals
- Alaska Assoc of School Boards
- Alaska Assoc of School Business Officials
- Colorado Assoc of School Business Officials
- Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
- Education Minnesota
- Georgia School Nurses Assoc
- Idaho Assoc of School Business Officials
- Manitoba Assoc of School Business Officials
- Minnesota Assoc of Education Office Professionals
- Minnesota Assoc of School Business Officials
- Minnesota Elementary School Principals*
- Minnesota School Boards Assoc
- Minnesota School Nutrition Assoc
- Minnesota Secondary School Principals
- Missouri Career & Technical Ed
- Montana Assoc of School Business Officials
- Nat'l. Assoc. of Education Office Professionals**
- National. School Public Relations Assoc
- New Brunswick Assoc of School Business Officials
- Oregon School Public Relations Assoc
- Pennsylvania Assoc of School Nurse Practitioners
- Region 10 (MN) Quality Assurance Project
- Saskatchewan Assoc of School Trustees
- School Nutrition Assoc of Arizona
- School Nutrition Directors of MN
- Upper Midwest SASI Computer Assoc
- User Network in Technolgy Education (Nat'l.)
- Wisconsin Assoc of School Business Officials
- Wisconsin Nutrition & Fitness Conference
- Wisconsin School Public Relations Assoc
- Wisconsin Student Councils
- WY Interdisciplinary Educators Conference**
Youth Development/Leadership Programs
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- Business Professionals of America-MN (High Sch. & College)*
- Central MN Assoc of Student Councils
- Distributive Education Clubs of America-MN (High Sch. & College)*
- National Youth Leadership Council
- Northern Lights Youth Leadership Summit (Prince Rupert, BC, Canada)
- Northland Foundation Youth Conference
- Utah Service Learning Conference
It was my distinct pleasure to work closely with Kim Ratz in his role as facilitator of our Community Education Continuous Review Process during the 2006-07 school year. Because of his strong skills and varied background, he was able to lead an outstanding process that brought multiple partners, each with a prior history of going different directions, into a unified, visionary workgroup, and all of this was accomplished within an unrealistically limited amount of time. Kim's abilities to organize, establish ground rules, and hold people accountable, were instrumental skills in the success of this process. In addition, Kim has exceptional listening, verbal, and written communications skills, all of which promoted total buy-in from staff, school board and community members, and district administrators. Kim Ratz clearly delivered for our district, and helped us on our move from "good to great." - Dr. Thomas M. Westerhaus, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Superintendent, Minnesota Association of School Administrators President
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Lifelong Learning
Early Childhood & Head Start State Associations & Organizations
(Head Start, AEYC, ECFE, & Licensed Child Care Providers)
(To read comments from these groups, Click Here)
- California Assoc for the Education of Young Children
- Florida Dept of Ed (Even/First/Head Start Conference)
- Georgia Head Start Assoc
- Illinois Assoc for the Education of Young Children
- Kentucky Head Start*
- Lakes & Prairies Community Action Head Start
- Michigan Head Start
- Minnesota Assoc of Licensed Family Child Care Providers***
- Minnesota Assoc for Family and Early Education
- Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network
- Minnesota Head Start Assoc
- Missouri Head Start Assoc
- National Head Start Assoc Parent Conference
- North Dakota Child Care Resource & Referral Conference
- North Metro ECFE Consortium
- Oklahoma DHS, Div. of Child Care Licensing Conference
- Oregon Head Start Assoc
- Region 2 Head Start (NJ, NY, PR, VI)
- Region 7 Head Start (IA, KS, MO, NE)*
- Region 8 Head Start (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)
- Region 10 Head Start (AK, ID, OR, WA)
- SC Head Start Assoc.
Kim Ratz's presentations on "Thriving and "Collaboration" were a great fit for our conference. His messages help create success in many aspects of life and should be shared with all. He presented in a manner that was entertaining and informing. Kim would be a huge asset to any group who is looking for an amazing, one-of-a-kind speaker. If planning a conference or event where you want to share an important message with excitement, style and grace, I recommend you give Kim Ratz your highest consideration. - Tonya Frehner, Dir of Programs, IL Assoc for the Education of Young Children
Local Early Childhood & Head Start Programs:
- Anoka Hennepin ECFE
- Absaroka Head Start, Worland, WY
- Brooklyn Center ECFE*
- Carver-Scott-Dakota Head Start
- Carver-Scott ECFE Consort*
- Childrens Developmental Services, Gillette, WY
- Dakota County Licensed Family Child Care Assoc*
- Eden Prairie ECFE
- Kentucky River Foothills Head Start, Richmond, KY
- Lee County Head Start, Ft. Myers, FL
- LeSueur-Henderson ECFE*
- Minnetonka ECFE
- North Metro ECFE Consortium
- Northern IA Community Action Head Start, Mason City IA
- Rockland County Head Start, Stoney Point, NY
- Scott County Licensed Family Child Care Assoc*
- Tioga County Head Start, Binghamton, NY *
- Twin Cities Professional Nannies
- Waseca ECFE
- Washington County Head Start, Portland OR
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State, National & International Community Education Associations
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- Alaska Assoc for Community Education***
- British Columbia Assoc for Community Education
- Illinois Regional Community Ed conference
- International Community Educ. Assoc (Vancouver, Canada)
- Multi-State Conference******* (IA, MN, ND, SD, WI)
- Minnesota Community Education Assoc***
- Minnesota Dept of Ed Community Educartion Section
- National Community Education Assoc.********
- National Council of State Community Education Assoc.
- Oklahoma Center for Community Education
- Oregon Community Education Assoc***
- Texas Community Education Assoc**
- Wisconsin Community Education Assoc
It's a tough way to make a living. You make it look easy. Phil Houseal, TCEA
Local Community Education programs:
- Anchorage (AK)***
- Anoka-Hennepin*
- Buffalo
- Cass Lake
- Chaska***
- Delano
- Eden Prairie
- Fairmont**
- Hastings
- Hopkins
- International Falls
- Jordan**
- Juneau (AK)**
- Minnetonka
- Prior Lake-Savage***
- Rochester*
- Roseville*****
- St Cloud*****
- St Francis*
- St Louis Park***
- Stillwater****
- South Washington County***
- St Vrain Valley (CO)
- Waseca***
- Westonka**
- Winona*
Before & After School Associations & Local Programs
Kim Ratz provided us with a wonderful way to kick the year off. He was entertaining and motivating! His stories and songs impart a lighthearted approach while still ensuring some very serious "thinking" is going on. He tailors himself well to the after-school arena and helped make our entire orientation for 300 employees (college students to "veterans") a rousing success! -- Becky Stoughton/ Director, Community Education & After School Programs - Northeast ISD, San Antonio, TX
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- Alaska Assoc for Community Education**
- Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
- Colorado Assoc of Quality School Age Programs
- Colorado Springs Area (CO) Schools
- Eugene (OR) 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CLC)
- Fridley Schools **
- Griggs/Steele County (ND) 21st Cent. CLC
- Hopkins Kids & Co*
- Minnesota School Age Care Alliance**
- Missouri School Age Care Coalition
- Mound Westonka Schools
- Mounds View Schools
- North St Paul Schools
- NE San Antonio (TX) Schools
- Northside San Antonio (TX) Schools
- Osseo Area Schools
- Prior Lake-Savage Schools
- Robbinsdale Area Schools
- Salem, OR 21st Century CLC
- South Dakota School Age Care Assoc.
- Stillwater Schools**
- Utah After School Alliance
- Westonka Schools **
- White Bear Lake Schools***
Parenting Conferences
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- Anoka County Youth First Mayors Prayer Breakfast
- Burnsville Parent Conference
- Hastings Youth First Initiative
- Indian Education Parent Board, Anoka S.D.
- Minnesota Head Start Parent Workshop
- Minnesota PTA*
- Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples
- Nat'l. Assoc of Partners in Education (MN)
- National Head Start Parent Conference
- Rosemont/Apple Valley/Eagan Parent Conference
- San Antonio Community Ed. Fatherhood Workshop
- Successful Parenting (NC)
- Wayzata Parent Forum
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Adult Basic & Continuing/Higher Education
(To read comments from these groups, Click Here)
- Cambridge Area Learning Center
- Central Lakes Community College
- Century College*
- Delaware Assoc for Adult & Community Education
- Hennepin Tech. Coll.*
- Inver Grove Community College
- Iowa Adult Education Assoc
- Indiana Assoc for Adult and Community Education
- Michigan Assoc of Adult and Community Education
- Minnesota Assoc for Adult and Continuing Education
- Minnesota Collection Assoc***
- Mountain Plains Adult Education Regional Assoc (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)
- New Mexico Adult Education Assoc
- Oregon Coast Community College (Lincoln City, OR)
- Pacific Assoc of College Registrars
- St Paul GED Graduation
- Tulsa Community College, OK
- Univ of MN, Dept of Kinesiology*
- Univ of MN, Office of Financial Assistance
- Univ of MN, Speech Dept.*
- Univ of Nebraska Office Professionals Assoc*
- Univ of St. Thomas*
- Upper Midwest Assoc of Coll Registrars & Adm Officers
- Utah Assoc of Adult Education*
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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Public, Non-Profit Organizations & Associations
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Kim's workshop with our staff was exceptional and received the highest ratings from our staff. His presentation was done in a way that got information across in a manner that staff could understand and remember and was done with a great sense of humor and in a manner that was respectful, enjoyable and memorable. At the end the staff not only heard the messages Kim was presenting, but it resonated with them. It was a great day for all of us. Thanks Kim for a wonderful day. -- Mike Fieldman, Exec Director, Umpqua Community Action Network, Roseburg, OR
Churches:
- Faith Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka
- First Presbyterian Church, Mankato
- Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka
- St Patricks Catholic Church, Eagan
Community Action:
- Albany (NY) Community Action Partnership
- Bi-County Community Action Partnership, Bemidji
- Community Action Directors of Oregon
- Community Action for Suburban Hennepin
- Community Action Mgmt Info Systems, MN
- Heartland Community Action Agency, Willmar
- Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Moorhead
- National Community Action Partnership
- Region 8 & 10 Community Action Conference***
- SC Community Action Patnership Assoc
- Umpqua Community Action Network, Roseburg, OR
- Western Community Action
Emergency Services:
- MN Assoc Public Safety Communication Officers (9-1-1) ****
- MN Chapter National Emergency Number Assoc
- Minnesota Sherrifs Assoc
- North Central Public Safety Communication Officers Assoc (9-1-1 networks in: IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI)
- Wisconsin Natl Emergency Numbers Assoc
Health Care/Public Health:
- Allina Hospitals & Clinics, Dept of Surg. Svcs, Coon Rapids
- Allina Hospital & Clinic, New Ulm
- Anoka County Community Health Dept
- Cancer Fundraising Benefit, St Paul
- CUPES (Community / University Partn'shp for Health & Educ Serv)
- Fairview-University Medical Center, Minneapolis
- Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater
- Methodist Hospital, St Louis Park
- Park Nicollet Clinics, St Louis Park
- REM Northstar, Crookston
- Seaside (OR) Wellness Conference
- St Joseph Immanuel Hospital, Mankato
- St Peter Regional Treatment Center **
Parks & Recreation, YMCAs:
- Aberdeen (SD) YMCA
- Alaska Recreation & Parks Assoc*
- Aurora (CO) Park & Recreation Dept
- Eagan (City of)
- Fargo (ND) - Moorhead (MN) YMCA
- Minnesota Recreation & Parks Assoc*
- National Recreation & Parks Assoc
- Nebraska Recreation & Parks Assoc
- Northwest YMCA, New Hope
- Ridgedale YMCA, Minnetonka*
- South Carolina Recreation & Parks Assoc
- Star of the North Games, Minnesota
- US Bureau of Land Management, Washington DC*
- Wyoming Recreation & Parks Assoc.
Social & Community Services:
- American Volunteer Assoc, SE WI Chapter
- Anoka County Compassion Action Network
- CommonBond ***
- FIG So MN Homes for Disabled
- Hennepin County Government *****
- Lennox Senior Center, St Louis Pk
- Meadowbrook Collaborative, St Louis Park
- Minnesota Assoc of County Social Services Administrators
- Minnesota Dietetic Assoc
- Minnesota Public Works Assoc
- Minnesota Veterans Home, Mpls
- Medford, OR Job Council
- Natl Assoc of State Veteran Homes
- OR Employment & Training Assoc*
- Plymouth Rotary
- Roseburg (OR) Interagency Training Network
- Roseville Area Senior Center
- Skills First - St. Paul Welfare to Work ***
- St Paul School to Work Partnership
- Stillwater Community Collaborative
- Stillwater Rotary
Businesses & Business Support Services:
- Alaska Travel Industry Assoc
- American Business Women Assoc*, MN Chapter
- Anchorage, AK Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Bayview Event Center, Excelsior
- Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce
- Ernst & Young, Minneapolis
- Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis
- Klondike Gold Dredge, Skagway (AK)
- Mankato Professional Development Assoc
- Midwest Dairy Assoc, Kansas City, MO
- PLM, Inc.
- Professional Secretaries Int'l, Mankato
- St Paul Chamber of Commerce
- Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, Coon Rapids**
- TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, Minnetonka*
- Wenger Corp., Owatonna
I want to thank you for the time, effort and energy you put into the presentation at our summer sales meeting. It was the perfect message, given in just the right way, at just the right time. I've heard many comments over the last several weeks about the concepts and techniques you discussed. It's not often I get this much positive feedback about guest speakers! In this day of increased expectations and 'doing more with less', lots of things come at us that can be a little tough to swallow. It's good to have folks like you that can provide insight, clarity, hope, reassurance and little humor to wash it all down. - Michael Ferch, Inside Sales Manager, Wenger Corporation
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