“I had the opportunity to work closely with Marc when we were both at the Chicago Public Schools. He is a thoughtful, innovative and passionate advocate for school improvement. He has a keen understanding of and the ability to bring people together to develop and realize a better system at the classroom, school or district level."
"Marc Wigler is a smart, committed educator whose advice, counsel and skills are invaluable resources. While he knows what works, he also understands that each educator, each school district needs assistance that is tailored to their specific needs. Engaging with Fresh Start Consulting will further enhance the great work done by educators every day."
“Marc was instrumental in helping with the turnaround of Wells Community Academy. He was smart, insightful and very helpful with his suggestions for me as a new principal to Wells. Perhaps his greatest contribution was introducing me to Kids@Hope. Kids@Hope was the cultural framework that we incorporated to change student , teacher and staff mindsets about our collective abilities to change the destiny of Wells. I fully support Marc as good listener, thinker and and thought partner.”
"I have known Mr. Wigler professionally for fourteen years in his role as teacher and program manager. He acts as a role model of self-empowerment through setting realistic and achievable goals. Mr. Wigler has a strong work ethic and is professional and well respected by his colleagues. His dedication, determination and passion to education are his strongest assets. Mr. Wigler has the wisdom and experience to face both positive and adverse situations and handle them in a proper fashion. Mr. Wigler always seeks to sharpen his skills, learn techniques and develop new understandings. He is open to evaluating and improving his own professional and personal growth."
“Mr. Wigler has the ability to develop, implement and evaluate professional development activities. His kindness and ability to empathize with students and teachers is extraordinary. He is well organized and is known for his effective communication skills and insight into team dynamics and how to effectively contribute to them. Mr. Wigler has always been giving of his time and is thoughtful so success can be achieved for all stakeholders. His professionalism and involvement in educational issues is empowering.”