[ba_testimonial icon_placement=”_default” bubble_bg_color=”rgba(0,135,219,0.16)” image=”https://ecoschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/testimonial-05.png” image_alt=”Testimonial Image” name=”Diane Paterson” title=”Teacher, St. Dominic School (ON)” use_rating=”off” testimonial=”%22Being a part of EcoSchools for several years now has given me the opportunity for professional development in learning about environmental matters and help guide our students to taking action and bringing awareness to important issues. Student have benefited greatly and have really incorporated their learning into their daily lives at home with their families as well. Parents have shared their testimonials of how much being a part of our school’s Eco Team has given their child confidence and leadership skills along with valuable knowledge. Many of our students have continued on with participating in Eco Clubs and initiatives as they’ve moved onto Secondary schools and many have even chosen career paths in post secondary schools as well which has been very exciting to hear%22.” selected_icon=”4″ reviewer_position=”bottom” img_position=”left” review_design=”bubble” website_url=”#” alignment=”left” content_padding=”10px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” icon_color=”#009933″ image_width=”0px” image_height=”240px” name_bottom_spacing=”2px” review_top_spacing=”-7px” bubble_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” bubble_radius=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” arrow_color=”rgba(0,135,219,0.16)” arrow_placement=”left” arrow_position_x=”42px” image_height_tablet=”240px” image_height_phone=”0px” image_height_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” name_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” name_text_color=”#0083e8″ name_font_size=”21px” title_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” title_font_size=”18px” review_font=”Open Sans||||||||” review_font_size=”18px” review_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”3%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on||||” border_radii_item=”on||||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/ba_testimonial][ba_testimonial icon_placement=”_default” bubble_bg_color=”rgba(0,175,23,0.16)” name=”Natasha Hart” title=”Teacher, Lakecrest Independent School (NL)” use_rating=”off” testimonial=”%22I am very proud that our school has been recognized for the work that we are doing. We are very committed to the environment and we are excited to be part of this cross-Canada community of caring citizens who will lead us into a brighter, more sustainable future!%22″ selected_icon=”4″ reviewer_position=”bottom” img_position=”left” review_design=”bubble” website_url=”#” alignment=”left” content_padding=”10px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” icon_color=”#009933″ image_width=”175px” image_height=”157px” name_bottom_spacing=”2px” review_top_spacing=”-7px” bubble_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” bubble_radius=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” arrow_color=”rgba(0,175,23,0.16)” arrow_placement=”left” arrow_position_x=”42px” image_width_tablet=”175px” image_width_phone=”0px” image_width_last_edited=”on|phone” image_height_tablet=”157px” image_height_phone=”0px” image_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” name_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” name_text_color=”#0083e8″ name_font_size=”21px” title_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” title_font_size=”18px” review_font=”Open Sans||||||||” review_font_size=”18px” review_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”3%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on||||” border_radii_item=”on||||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/ba_testimonial][ba_testimonial icon_placement=”_default” bubble_bg_color=”rgba(232,177,0,0.16)” name=”John Hannah” title=”Teacher, Hillfield Strathallan College (ON)” use_rating=”off” testimonial=”%22Every year, EcoSchools Canada provides HSC with opportunities for growing a stronger ‘whole-school approach’ to sustainability. We have already grown so much in 4 years, and our annual plans always include EcoSchools Actions – all the linked action resources are seen as very valuable tools. The diversity of action options helps us engage every school community member, from transportation and food services to purchasing and IT. Every year we have new student leaders who confidently take bold actions to reach our goal of being the most biodiverse campus in Canada and who help us reach our audacious goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030%22.” selected_icon=”4″ reviewer_position=”bottom” img_position=”left” review_design=”bubble” website_url=”#” alignment=”left” content_padding=”10px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” icon_color=”#009933″ image_width=”175px” image_height=”240px” name_bottom_spacing=”2px” review_top_spacing=”-7px” bubble_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” bubble_radius=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” arrow_color=”rgba(232,177,0,0.16)” arrow_placement=”left” arrow_position_x=”42px” image_width_tablet=”175px” image_width_phone=”0px” image_width_last_edited=”on|phone” image_height_tablet=”240px” image_height_phone=”0px” image_height_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” name_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” name_text_color=”#0083e8″ name_font_size=”21px” title_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” title_font_size=”18px” review_font=”Open Sans||||||||” review_font_size=”18px” review_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|true” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”3%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii_image=”on||||” border_radii_item=”on||||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/ba_testimonial]