November 5, 2016

Testimonials

We always give great value and information to customers, students, property owners, partners, contractors and parents. Below you will see testimonials from classes we have taught and presentations we have given. Please feel free to add your own comments by sending me an email with permission to publish your thoughts. Click here to send your testimonial to me directly.


Our Featured Comment For This Month


I felt that Kate was very devoted to not only helping but informing us about lead cautions and understanding. It seemed that she was not teaching as a job but more as a passion about the subject. For me, that helps me to learn about a subject and become interested in more than just the certification. I personally had many questions throughout the course and the instructor did not hesitate to stop and field those questions, to help me better understand a certain rule or regulation. I was very happy with her course and came out of it with a much more positive attitude than expected. Thank you!
Jesse J.


I completed the RRP Initial course through Lead-Edu. Not only was the EPA mandated content relevant and interesting but made all-the-better by Skylar’s engaging and easy mannered teaching style. Couldn’t be more satisfied. Thanks.
Casey Boardman (owner of Boardman Deconstruction Company)


I went into this experience with a somewhat negative attitude. Upon completion my attitude had been reversed 100 percent. Kate’s ability to teach a huge amount of information in an engaging and stimulating fashion is amazing. If I had had more instructors like her, I probably would have finished college. In addition to all of the technical information and training, and I think more importantly, I came away with an understanding and awareness of how serious and important the lead poisoning situation really is. Having two young grandchildren myself, I am very grateful for this awareness. I highly recommend this course and especially Kate as an instructor.
David P.


Impressive isn’t a strong enough word. Kate at Lead-Edu is the resource and educator I use to support my business and who I refer to clients and my real estate community.
Lisa Parda (Real Estate Broker & Property Manager)


Kate inspires me to really think about Lead and to do my part in helping rid Lead from homes.
Phil Merrill (Owner/Operator of Merrill’s Home Repair & Renovations, LLC)


As a worker and as a mother who experience lead issues, I feel much more confident in encountering lead and how to properly work with it.
Aryanna Jacobs


Kate and her team are a great resource for legal and practical advice regarding lead paint – thank you!
Jess Shoemaker


Both training sessions were right on and practical. Good tips from the hands-on trainers.
Alex Banow


The instructor was easy to follow and more then thorough. This time is was a breeze. I would use this company every time! Thank you, Bruce Ela
Bruce Ela


Skylar and Samantha the instructors I had for the RRP class were amazing! They were very attentive, made sure everyone was understanding everything, and just overall great at teaching. They adapted well to the new guidelines in place because of covid and I actually enjoyed the class a lot even though I hate sitting in front of a computer.
Emily B.


Great class and easy to understand.
David P.


Great class. The instructor was very knowledgeable.
Arnaldo Z.


Great teacher at the hands on portion. Very enthusiastic and clean (Kate Kirkwood)
Charles Manck (Owner of Charles Manck Carpentry)


This class met all goals for proper training and certification.
Donald R.


This class was great but with so much info it actually has to be longer and taugh slower. (But glad it wasn’t ).
David L.


Very thorough a. Complete understanding of what is needed for RRP certification
Jay O.


Great job
Matt D.


The presentation was wonderful I did not know all the risk that kids/adult could have if they are exposed to lead. Other thing I didn’t know its about the plugged on perfume. I used this in my house all the time I didn’t know it was very harmful.
Ivette Arroya (Language Access Coordinator / Spanish Interpreter)


Informative and practical
Dinesh Chauhan


It is great, very important
Tulsi R. Polshre


“Baking soda cleans all”.
I’m more aware of the danger of lead poison and it’s affect on the body.

Destin Mwano


Kate was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and kept the course interesting. Excellent instructor.
Dan B.


The instructor was very good and informative.
Gerald B.


Very well organized and implemented class. Kept everyone attention and drew class participation.
Bruce G N.


Kate was excellent (a true professional). I was dreading this class but ended up enjoying it throughly. The instructor was extremely well versed in the subject, and went out of her way to answer questions related to my specific field. I would highly recommend both the class and instructor to Anyone who works in a field that involves contact with or the removal of lead paint.
Alan B.


This class helped me realize what lead paint can do to young children as well as adults and just how important it is to take all precautions to contain it.
Christopher C.


The class was very informative. Our instructor was very well spoken and covered all the points that were necessary and the class flew by !!
Mark S.


Kate was great she made school fun instead of omg boring.
john W.


Very good teacher Kate is and her staff .. Setting up another class for my guys to take with her…
Don M.


Kate was enthusiastic and passionate about what she does, which always makes learning more enjoyable.
Abigail South


I would like to say that after being in the construction trades for 30yrs it was very eye opening to learn about the true dangers of lead poison! It had never been explained to me in detail the way it was in your course! Thank you for keeping it interesting for most of the 8hrs! Thanks Jeff.
Jeff D.


I went into this experience with a somewhat negative attitude. Upon completion my attitude had been reversed 100 percent. Kate’s ability to teach a huge amount of information in an engaging and stimulating fashion is amazing. If I had had more instructors like her, I probably would have finished college. In addition to all of the technical information and training, and I think more importantly, I came away with an understanding and awareness of how serious and important the lead poisoning situation really is. Having two young grandchildren myself, I am very grateful for this awareness. I highly recommend this course and especially Kate as an instructor.
Lawrence M.


Great Class
Brian C.


I enjoyed attending the course and found the provided info to be very interesting and the instructor to be very engaging and pleasant.
RRP Training, Manchester
Clayton


I have had to attend many training sessions during my long career as an architect. This RRP training, without doubt, is the best I have ever attended. Informative, thorough, amusing, and most of all delivering a very important message to the community of local builders and contractors. Thank you, Kathryn!
RRP Training, Nashua
Ermina (Architect, EPA Region 1 Toxins & Pesticides Unit)


Very well done. A long day but full of important info. Interesting with lots of examples.
RRP Training, Manchester
Sue (Painter)


It was an informative Refresher. I have received and enjoy the monthly e-mails that you send.
RRP Refresher Training, Westbrook, ME
Chip (Owner, Harbor Builders Assoc.)


The course was well worth the time! Very informative.
RRP Training, Manchester
Michael


Skylar & Adam did a good job presenting. Sky got more comfortable as the class went on. I would like recommend Lead-Edu to other Paul Davi’s offices.
RRP Training, Manchester
Trina Avery (Vice President)


The presentation and services were very helpful and Kate was very knowledgable.
RRP Training, Manchester
Rich


Very informative. Helped clarify some mis-information from previous class in 2010. Definitely walked away better informed to grow my company and assist my customers better.
RRP Refresher Training, Manchester
Skip (Owner, The Window Source)


The abatement contractor’s class was very helpful & informative. The small class made it easy to ask questions and open discussions.
Lead Abatement Contractor Training, Manchester
Benjamin S. (Carpenter)


-Excellent presentation!
-Very good at keeping interest in the subject!
-Extremely knowledgeable & an excellent communicator!
Thank you for the great lunch and hospitality!
RRP Training, Manchester
Andrew


Very informative class!
Well taught.
RRP Refresher, Manchester
John S.


Very helpful! Didn’t know lead was so BAD! Thanks for making me a safer contractor.
RRP Training, Manchester
Dennis


Great classroom setting. Two excellent instructors with lots of information and related to real world scenarios.
RRP Training, Manchester
Chad


Extremely practical course based on personal experience and thorough knowledge gained by countless contractors about their experiences in the field. A+
RRP Refresher, Westbrook
Dave


Precise and Professional.
RRP Refresher Training, Manchester
Nick


The presentation was complete, thorough and very informative. If an individual knows nothing about the RRP, by the end of the day they will be experts.
RRP Training, Manchester
Warren


Extremely informative.
RRP Training, Manchester
Robert


Very good
Informative
Pragmatic approach.
RRP Training, Manchester
Mark


I learned a lot of information about lead dust that I didn’t know before. Very educational. Kate Kirkwood is a very good teacher.
RRP Training, Tamworth
Paul (Quality Insulation)


I think the class was put together very well and was very informative.
RRP Training, Tamworth
Jim (installer at Quality Insulation)


It was really interesting and informative. I feel like I am better prepared to renovate in my home! I feel like I could get employed in this field.
RRP Training, Nashua High School South
Rich (high school student)


YOLO you only live once so don’t screw it up ’cause of lead paint or materials.
RRP Training, Nashua High School South
Nathan (high school student)


I was moved by the kindness and care that my instructors have for the home owners and people that are effected by this. The knowledge I was given is very valuable to everyone. Thank you
Lead Abatement Training, Manchester
Denise


Loved the class. It was very informative. Everyone should educate themselves about lead.
Lead Abatement Training, Manchester
Adam


Kate is truly a superb educator. She relates the information in a manner that it easy to grasp yet still familiarizes her students in the technical terms and concepts that could otherwise be overwhelming. We all are aware of the turn-of-phrase “knowledge is power” but in this case knowledge is health, both physical and mental and I feel I am far better able to inform both strangers and loved ones of these mostly unknown and/or misunderstood dangers.
Lead Abatement Training, Manchester
Matt (Contractor of Northeast Craftsmen)


I was well informed throughout entire course. All questions we all had were answered by instructor very well.
Lead Abatement Training, Manchester
Dan


I liked it! Very informative, and changed my thinking on lead itself. I could wait to pass on info to friends and family, to help them to be more aware of the dangers of lead (poisoning). The class made me anxious to get out of there, and get to work on removing it! Slide presentations were fantastic, ‘hands on’ too.
Lead Abatement Training, Manchester
Jon (Contractor)


It’s with a great deal of appreciation that I acknowledge Kate Kirkwood’s diligence and persistence in bringing an outstanding lead hazard awareness class to the North Country. The class was well organized, well presented and helpful in all aspects to our full service real estate organization.
Lead Abatement Contractor Training, Littleton
Gerald (Realtor)


This course helped me to take a vague understanding to a defined work plan.
Lead Abatement Contractor Training, Littleton
Cathy (Teacher and Realtor)


Most comprehensive one-day training session I have ever taken without feeling like I was drinking from a fire hose.
RRP Training Class, Bedford
John (Co-owner, Project Green Builders, LLC)


This course was valuable to me, as an investor, to know the proper procedures, documentation and techniques to look for when hiring a certified RRP contractor to do the work.
RRP Training Class, Bedford
Joe (President NHREIA)


Very Comprehensive and informative. I was very engaged… ended up enjoying the class!
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Marissa (Best Home Improvements)


The presentation was very energized and engaging, making it an educational and worthwhile day.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Margi (Knott Available)


Very informative, educational and the instructors were very good.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Gary (Painter)


Very good presentation.
RRP Training Class, Nashua
Tom (Soil Away Senior Tech)


The presentation was excellent with good instructors.
RRP Training Class, Nashua
Robert (Owner/Landlord)


There was great information. I will be putting what I learned into use on my projects! Thanks!
RRP Training Class, Nashua
Anonymous Contractor


Everyone was involved in the class. We were given real life situations of lead poisoning to help us realize what can happen. I really enjoyed the hands on activities.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Nick


Very Helpful and I learned a lot!
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Andy


Great Training!
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Greg


The presentation was great and the instructors were very informative. Also, the hands on learning portions helped the training move along.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Dave


The hands on activities were very helpful and fun!
RRP Training Class
Mike


The class was well put together. I enjoyed the hands on activities.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Kevin


I did not realize the importance for lead safety. Now I am SOLD!
RRP Training Class
Tim (Deputy Building/Health Officer)


The instructor, Kate Kirkwood, was very knowledgeable and presented the material clearly and made the class enjoyable.
RRP Training Class
Ralph (former NH Representative)


Great class. Very informative.
RRP Training Class
Ann


Good presentation!
RRP Training Class
Barry Weeks (former RRP Instructor)


Lively, real-like, realistic trainers.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Christine Fletcher (President Secondwind Water Systems)


I think the presentations and services helped me alot in learning and retaining the information.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Tyler Bagster


Very Knowledgeable & Educating the class Kate and Ben are very Professional
RRP Training Class, Manchester
John Christman Sr.


Thank fo bringing this information to hight
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Victor DeGroot


It was awesome! Thanks!!
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Zachary Cox


Awesome! I actually enjoyed it…
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Kevin Arnold (Project Manager)


Kate is great at keeping the class engaged. Ben was knowledgable and informative. Great Class!
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Alyssa Mendez (Project Manager)


Very helpful and seems to be great OP. for job. Thanks!
RRP Training Class, Manchester
John Breazeale


Very Impressive Important and most of all Educational.
RRP Training Class, Manchester
Kenneth Brunelle


Kate is awesome I enjoyed the course and definitely recommend it for anyone in the consturction industry.
RRP Training Class, Laconia
John Geddes


I think it was informative and definitely worthwile.
RRP Training Class, Laconia
John Bixby


By far one of the best classes I have taken in a long time the day flew by very good instructor.
RRP Training Class, Laconia
Edward Chambers


The day just flew by and before I knew it I had great knowledge and skills. Can’t wait to do some tailgate training.
RRP Training Class, Laconia
Keith Cabral


Thorough, made me even more aware of everyday risks where I had already been cautious. I considered myself somewhat safe much more than others. Now I feel strongly 75% more aware than before this class.
RRP Training Class, Laconia
Scott R Wein