Here's what Elizbeth's advisers have to say about Jostens products and her services.
Judy Durkin, Washington High School, Yearbook Adviser
"Elizabeth is an industry veteran who really knows her stuff. She is up-to-date with the latest design trends, has experience with difficult teenage staffs, and makes the whole yearbook process a much more smooth, positive experience. It is always a joy to work with Elizabeth."
Amanda Ross, Bonney Lake High School, Yearbook Adviser
"Working with Jostens makes my job as an adviser a lot less stressful. They are always on the cutting edge providing new services. This year I was excited to offer senior parents and local businesses the opportunity to create and buy their ads online. Jostens also has a comprehensive Business Manager program that supports my yearbook staffers and helps educate them about ways to market the book, bring in revenue and keep the accounts in order. I also like the fact that my rep works with me to make my job easier. She listens to my needs and if Jostens doesn't offer the service she is quick to relay my needs to the company and often that service is available by the next school year."
Mario Casello, Principal, Kalles Junior High
"I am a principal of a comprehensive junior high school in Puyallup that serves close to a 1,000 students. Our yearbook adviser ended up pursuing a family obligation and needed to resign from her position in December. That left me with no yearbook adviser and a book that was only half completed. I have to say, Jostens was great. Meredith Worcester from Jostens collaborated with me on a regular basis and assisted us in finishing out the book. She spent many hours with our student editors and myself to ensure that the book was a success. Her time and commitment is very much appreciated from Kalles!"
Steve McDonald, Camas Prairie Elementary
"I can't thank you enough for all your help and patience with this process. You made this experience for me both educational and relaxing. We couldn't have completed this without your help."
Susie Askew, Puyallup High School, Yearbook Adviser
"Thank you for all your support and attention this year. You make a great team and I appreciated being able to turn to BOTH of you with concerns and to ask for help. It was definitely easier to meet deadlines."
Lynn Claypool, Zeiger Elementary, PTA Vice-President
"I appreciate all the extra care you are putting into what we need. This kind of customer service you don't find very often."
Jennifer Huff, Marshall Middle School, Yearbook Adviser
"Elizabeth is so organized and inspiring; I love attending these trainings."
Steena Connor, Glacier Middle School, Yearbook Adviser
"I asked the girls if they wanted you to come out again, and the answer was a resounding, 'YES.'"
Katie Aguilar, Ferrucci Junior High, Yearbook Adviser
"Jostens has been a wonderful company to work with. As a first year adviser, I had a lot of questions and they were always quick in answering my questions. Both Meredith and Elizabeth went the extra mile for me. For example, I was in a panic right before deadline and I called Meredith on a Saturday night, expecting to get her voicemail. Instead, she was there and actually worked on my index pages on her Saturday night. They have both definitely gone above and beyond my expectations."
Sean Shoup, Ballou Junior High, Yearbook Adviser
"I wouldn't want to work with anyone but Elizabeth and Jostens."
Janine Lawrence, Cascade Christian, Yearbook Adviser
"The best part of working with Jostens is all the support we receive. I know that if I have a problem or question, help is only a phone call or an email away. We like creating the book online because it is so simple and the outcome is so good. The kids can work on their pages at home, and I can check up on them all the way through the process."
Debbie Hopkins, Stahl Junior High, Yearbook Adviser
"Working with Jostens and Elizabeth for the past 8 years has been very rewarding. The company is a phone call away when you might be in a time of design crisis. I have been fortunate to have my staff each year attend Jostens summer camp where last year they walked away winning first prize in design which awarded them a digital camera. I'm very proud of my students. This year it has been great to have Meredith pop in right around deadline time or when proofs come and you don't know what to do. Thanks for your great support and look forward to next year when I start a program from scratch at our new junior high Glacier View."
Ann Van Guilder, Tacoma Baptist, Yearbook Adviser
"How do you spell relief? T-e-c-h L-i-n-e! or Y-e-a-r-b-o-o-k R-e-p! I love having instant stress relief and immediate answers to problems big and small just a moment away. In my 13 years of yearbook advising, I have been more-than-happy with the end product as well as the service along the way."
Cheryl Ray, Aylen Junior High, Yearbook Adviser
"Meredith, with Elizabeth backing her up, has been an invaluable part of the yearbook here at Aylen. Her patience, her persistence, and her positive attitude aren't the half of it. MOST importantly, these two know what they are doing, and who to talk to about getting things done. They will not let you fail,and they both deserve a trip to the spa at the end of this season!"
Margaret Santa-Lucia, Lake Quinault High School
"This year, we put our Principal on our staff lists as an Adviser so she could go on line and check our book herself, even at home, and make any corrections that way. It saved a ton of time and paper."