Patty Corum is an outstanding educator who is exceptionally knowledgeable in the areas of human resources, staff evaluation, and leadership. Her ongoing work with our administrators has improved our consistency across the district with regard to teacher evaluation, and strengthened the connections between our building principals in the process.

— Dr. Donna Jahnke, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, St. Louis University; Former Superintendent, Ladue School District

Dr. Corum has utilized her extensive knowledge of teaching and learning to improve instruction in the Pattonville Schools District. She has supported our principals and department leaders by teaching them how to provide feedback and help teachers build on their strengths. Dr. Corum has also worked with our administrators on strategies to conduct difficult conversations. We also have her working with our support staff leaders on effective coaching strategies, problem-solving, conflict resolution, communication, etc.

Our administrators and department leaders have found her presentations engaging, practical, and a good use of their time.  I highly recommend Dr. Corum as a presenter or trainer in your school district based on the work that she has done in the Pattonville School District.

— Dr. Barry Nelson, Pattonville School District Superintendent of Schools

Boonville School District began working with Dr. Corum at the recommendation of another district a few years ago.  The connection Boonville School District made with Dr. Corum is one of the most valuable and effective strategies implemented by our district.  Dr. Corum's professional development is "just what" public education needs right now--intentional, focused, quality-focused, and empowering.  Our administrators have shared "this is the most valuable work I/we have ever done as a district".  The continuous training, learning and growth our team has engaged has been transformative.  Our priorities and energy has shifted to what matters most in developing our team--a focus on teaching quality not teacher quality.  We are now exploring other avenues for Dr. Corum to support our district and other teams.

— Dr. Sarah Marriott, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Liberty Public Schools; Former Superintendent, Boonville School District

Dr. Corum is an engaging and powerful facilitator. She owns the room by relating to people with wit and humor. She takes the time to understand the audience and then engages from there. Her sessions keep you engaged because they are things that you can apply immediately as a leader. She is humble and presents from a lens of empathy and understanding. Her knowledge and experience allows her to meet leaders where they are and grow from there. Most importantly the sessions are interactive which allows you to really take in what you are learning.

— Candice A. Wayne, Director of Human Resources, Pattonville School District. 

Dr. Patty Corum has had the most profound impact on my leadership development in my 25 years in education. When I first began working with Dr. Corum, it was to navigate a complex work setting. Her professional feedback was both compassionate and direct, guiding me to confront truths I had been avoiding. She introduced me to the concept of focusing on my "circle of control" and provided me tools to attempt to master the art of having difficult conversations while keeping that framework in mind.

The effect of Patty’s work on me was so transformative that I invited her to work with my Special Education Leadership Team. Her sessions have since become highly anticipated by everyone involved, and I’ve heard many colleagues express, "Every leader in our District needs this." Dr. Corum’s engaging style, combined with her authentic vulnerability, makes her presentations not only insightful but also deeply relatable. She draws from real-life examples, connecting with participants on a personal level.

Our work with Patty has been invaluable—her influence is nothing short of priceless.

— Dr. Toni Cook, Director of Special Services, Liberty Public Schools

Marshall began contracting with Dr. Patty Corum four years ago to develop and implement an effective and meaningful teacher/principal evaluation system, based on a continuous feedback loop. Her work was so exemplary that we quickly convinced her to guide building and district leaders in the rigorous study of the influence and effect of strong leaders. 

— Dr. Carol Maher, Former Superintendent, Marshall Public Schools

We had amazing feedback from our teacher leaders who participated in the training. Teachers stated that it gave them a clear understanding that our administrators are truly looking for the teacher talents when they visit classrooms to observe! 

— Dr. Tina Plummer, Assistant Superintendent, Pattonville School District; Former Assistant Superintendent, Mehlville School District.