About Leslie
“Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.” – John Dewey
How have I arrived here? And what makes me such a good trainer?
My offerings today through Schreiber Training are a culmination of 12 plus years of facilitation experience, classroom teaching, and outdoor education. I have successfully combined the hands-on component of Experiential Education with communication and group dynamics skills. I am also certified to teach Edward deBono’s Six Thinking Hats method.
As a philosophy major in the early 1990’s, I learned how to investigate, how to make observations, and how to ask questions. But my real passion was interacting with people. After undergrad, I traveled throughout the country. I served two terms with AmeriCorps, one with the Vermont Anti-Hunger Corps. The other with the American Red Cross as a Rapid Response Corps member in Los Angeles, CA.
I returned to Vermont and continued to volunteer for the Red Cross as a Disaster Action Team Leader, responding to local emergencies such as residential fires. With these formative experiences, I witnessed stressful situations and the impact they have on effective communication. Staying cool, calm, and collected was the key to success.
In 2002, I started All Aboard, Inc., my first training company, because I had witnessed participants experiencing life-changing events on the ropes course. I, too, had been deeply affected by this outdoor jungle gym. The process of “doing” something/engaging our whole selves to get feedback about our behavior really worked. I wanted to be able to bring these types of activities indoors so I could reach more people. Click here for client list.
Over the years, I became a professor for the local college, teaching Interpersonal Communication and Small Group Dynamics. I also obtained my Master’s degree in Experiential Education. Along the way, I created and facilitated various programs to meet clients’ needs, particularly for team building events. I continue to facilitate such events for Outward Bound Professional.
I know I’m passionate about what I do but don’t take my word for it. Click here for testimonials.
