Here is what some ICP 2008 Graduates have to say about their experience:

"I understand that in order to be “The Best Hands in the Business,” we must also use our minds."

Damien Rizzi, 3 MA

"At first it was somewhat scary going back to school…but I know I’ve grown as an instructor."

Mark Kreutzman, 1 MO

"It didn’t just teach me how to teach a bricklaying course, it taught me that I could apply the theories and techniques of teaching to any subject."

James Pimental, 3 MA

"It taught me to look for the best way to teach each of my students in a way that will work for them."

William Paul, 1 PA/DE

"It has definitely helped to develop as a professional mentor and instructor…I enjoyed the camaraderie and the mentoring."

Howard Hipes , 9 MI

"The classes enabled me to organize better, plan better, and teach better."

Jeremy Caylor, OADC

"Doing different crafts was a great idea because I was able to really feel what a new student feels like when he/she arrives at school."

John Yeo, Jr., 3 MA

"The certification process has been challenging and rewarding. Now I am much more confident."

Jeff Edmonds, 8 IL

"ICP has changed me both personally and professionally. To be called a certified IMI instructor is a great honor."

Stephen Flickinger, 5 NJ