Dr. Rohrman’s philosophy about education is simple. He agrees with Madeline Hunter when she said, “Kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!” Many think she was being too “warm and fuzzy,” but what she meant was that you are not going to reach some kids academically until you first reach them on the “human to human” level. Sometimes the subject matter in our classrooms can’t compete with the “drama” in their lives. The main ingredient missing from many of our classrooms today is a “connection with kids.” Dr. Rohrman believes that research is detailed: when students know you value them as a human being, not just another student, they will work harder for you and challenge you less. He also believes teachers don’t need any more theory and new, trendy programs with catchy names.

Dr. Rohrman also believes that teachers need to be given research-based, proven, practical strategies and applications that they can start implementing immediately – without throwing anything out that is already working in their classroom. Dr. Rohrman believes educators have the toughest job in America as they are asked every day to wear many different hats: mom, dad, nurse, counselor, teacher, advisor, judge, jury, and lawyer, to name a few.

Dr. Rohrman understands that students come into our classrooms and schools with diverse backgrounds and cultures, and that their cognitive abilities, assets, and experiences are equally wide-ranging.  Sometimes the only thing students have in common is their age! The “one size fits all” approach no longer works.

Dr. Rohrman also knows that the biggest unchallenged assumption among many today about education is that kids come to school willing and ready to learn. As educators, we know this is not the case. We have a generation of kids coming to our schools basically unsocialized. Many students are learning behavior from TV shows, video games, social media, and myriad other influences.

Dr. Rohrman is aware that there may not be much we can do from 4:00 PM until 8:00 AM, but there is a lot we can do from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Dr. Rohrman is dedicated to helping educators be successful through motivation, inspiration, humor, and a common-sense approach to stress management. Most importantly, he leaves educators with as many proven, practical strategies as he can. After all, it was a teacher who once helped Dr. Rohrman realize his potential and helped him develop a love of learning. This transpired in a classroom led by an enthusiastic, well-prepared, loving teacher.