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Testimonials
- Mr. Thomas
Cohenno, Manager, T&D BU Learning and Development, Southern California
Edison
- Mr.
Gary Smidderks, Superintendent, Los Angeles Baptist School, North
Hills California
- Mr. Chris
Herring, Principal, Norwalk Christian School, Norwalk, California
- Mrs. Anne Shaw,
Teacher, Liberty Christian High School
- Ruth Butler,
Marriage and Family Counselor Garden Grove and Laguna Hills, CA
- Mr.
Fred Williams, Associate Pastor, Central Baptist Church
- Mr.
James T. Staunton, Ed.D., Commissioner of Athletics, California Interscholastic
Federation, Southern Section
- "Knowing yourself is the core
of breakthrough leadership. Mr. Clark Stephens, genuinely and humbly,
knows himself. His sense of personal security, his ability to see
the other perspective and his thoughtful dialogical approach has been
invaluable in our coaching sessions. I have also been the beneficiary
of his lifelong commitment to understanding and living according to
Biblical precepts, which is expressed in a mature and empowering manner,
rather than chapter and verse. This deep understanding, combined with
a lifetime of challenging professional and personal success has prepared
him well for listening, sharing and guiding others. His personal example
has served as the benchmark in my own life, as a man, a Christian,
a father, and as a manager." by Mr. Thomas Cohenno, Manager, T&D
BU Learning and Development, Southern California Edison.
- "I have had the privilege
of working with Mr. Clark Stephens on the Executive Committee of the
California Interscholastic Federation for the past 15 years. During
these years, I have come to appreciate just how gifted he is as an
administrator, contributor and advisor. His insight into administrative
decision-making, policy development, personnel management and all
phases of school supervision are outstanding.
"Far beyond these leadership gifts and skills, his commitment to the
foundational principles of God's word and its implementation in the
educational environment are exemplary. It is my belief that his professional
coaching capabilities and availability are a tremendous potential
asset to the environment of any school and particularly to a Christian
school.
"To compliment these personal skills he has an excellent grasp of
current school law and its implications to the Christian school, its
staffing needs, student policies and personnel strategies. His experience
as a Christian school administrator has honed his insight into issues
regarding the integration of Christian principles and standards into
the everyday operations of a school.
"I commend him to you as a valuable resource for any school administrator
and a counselor in any educational environment." Mr. Gary Smidderks,
Superintendent, Los Angeles Baptist School, North Hills California.
- "Clark Stephens helped me
jumpstart a process I may not have effectively started without his
help and guidance. His many years of experience as a successful Christian
school administrator give me additional confidence in his advice.
He helped me clearly articulate my goals, vision and planning for
my life, personally as well as professionally. I have been meaning
to do this for some time. We all know the idiom, "If you aim at nothing,
you will hit it." and I do not want to look back at my life and wish
I had accomplished more, if only I had worked toward certain goals
more efficiently.
"Having a personal Coach provides a competent person outside oneself
or outside one's immediate circle of influence, who provides a different
perspective on life, goals, strategies, etc. I believe a good coach
will see a bigger picture and break it down into useful segments for
evaluation, planning, and implementation, which can begin a cycle
of review, analization, evaluation, planning, change, etc. I believe
most people could utilize such a sevice for their own life considerations."
Mr. Chris Herring, Principal, Norwalk Christian School, Norwalk, California.
- "I have known Clark Stephens
for close to 15 years. During that time I have come to know him as
a compassionate, wise, caring, loving, Godly man of honor and integrity.
He is a visionary and has a true heart for helping others. Any time
spent with him will be a great investment in your future!" Ruth
Butler, Marriage and Family Counselor Garden Grove and Laguna Hills,
CA.
"Mr. Stephens hired me as a teacher
at Liberty Christian School in 1991. Since then, I have excelled to
become the head of the math department. Clark is a man of integrity,
honor, vision and strength. He has taken our school and made it one
of the leading achieving schools, both academically and athletically,
in Orange County (CA). I have always had the backing and support of
his administration. His sense of humor has made many difficult situations
in my personal and professional life easier to bear." Mrs. Anne
Shaw, Teacher, Liberty Christian School.
- "Clark Stephens is a superb
administrator, giving his staff many hours of his time, training them
carefully, and encouraging them to pursue excellence for Liberty Christian
School. I personally have learned much from him especially in the
area of management and administration. I strongly recommend Clark
Stephens for his love of the Lord Jesus Christ, for his integrity,
for his ability to motivate employees, for his strong leadership skills,
and for his sense of loyalty." Mr. Fred Williams, Associate Pastor,
Central Baptist Church.
- "It is my pleasure to
write on behalf of Clark Stephens. I have known Clark through my association
with the California Interscholastic Federation, first as a league
representative and then as Commissioner. Clark served on the CIF-Southern
Section Executive Committee as an area representative for small schools
and in 1998 was elected by the membership to assume the job of President.
"I have known Clark to be a thorough, conscientious committed
educator who has volunteered hundreds of hours to the proper governance
of our organization. He has championed the needs of students in interscholastic
competition while ensuring that the rules in place governing athletics
are fair and enforceable. Clark's tenure as president has been particularly
important to the section because he effectively bridged a gap between
public school and private school interests. He solved several contentious
issues through his ability to deal with people in an honest and fair
manner. Clark frequently serves on appeals panels in which appellants
ask for waivers of our rules structure. He is careful to provide due
process while affording families the chance to express themselves
fully. His decisions are grounded in our rules yet demonstrate compassion
for individual circumstances.
"Clark is a leader. He has effectively dealt with an Executive
Committee membership representing all levels of school athletic governance
from athletic directors to school board representatives. He represents
the section at the State Federated Council, arguing on behalf of our
student athletes as well as coaches and administrators. Members of
that council hold Clark in high esteem.
"I can commend Clark without hesitation for an administrative
position, knowing how thoroughly versed he is in school procedures,
student needs and the overall curricular program. He is a person of
strong integrity who exemplifies moral and ethical strength. He has
served unselfishly to help CIF govern school athletics and guide its
policies. His leadership has reflected positively on our organization."
Mr. James T. Staunton, Ed.D., Commissioner of Athletics, California
Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section.
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