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“Working with Samantha on my book WRITING RULES was nothing but pleasant. Her enthusiasm for the project only increased my own, and the final product was even better than I could have hoped for. Samantha really took the words I wrote and brought them to life with inflection and emotion I had no idea they possessed. I’m just glad I “got in on the ground floor” because one day soon, I won’t be able to afford to.”

Sam Jones is a fabulous speech coach. She gives 110% to each student she coaches. She not only focuses on student performance but on each student’s individual motivation. She is flexible and is always willing to help where needed. Sam has big heart and has given a lot to the Hinsdale Central Speech team during her time coaching.

Sammi has deep love and brotherly affection for those she serves alongside as well as those she serves. She leaves a lasting impression on people for the Lord through her listening skills, presence and diligence behind the scenes. Shepherding God’s flock is a part of her DNA.

As a coach, Sam is so caring towards the people she is helping, and is able to connect with them in ways that allow her to personalize her teaching so well. She is able to delve deeply into helping out and sharing her creative new ideas. She is an amazing coach who helped me tremendously over the past couple years.”

As both a role model and a coach, Sam has helped me not only gain the necessary skills for success in the Speech team, but also helped me gain a new level of confidence. Whether it’s through her personalized cards at tournaments, or her kind words, the encouragement Sam provides is uniquely motivational and inspiring. I am so incredibly thankful to have her as my coach, forever and always!

Sam has been and continues to be an individual that I can only aspire to grow to be; she is kindhearted, accepting, and showers love and happiness to all those she meets. When Sam first became my coach, we instantly clicked. I remember going home to tell my parents about how I excited I was for the upcoming season because I had such a wonderful individual guiding me. Aside from being literally the best coach ever, she has inspired me. This year I started advocating against human rights violations in India. Throughout my journey Sam has stood with me. She has motivated me and supported me far more than I ever expected anyone to do so. I truly believe that aside from God and my parents, it is because of Sam that I’ve had the confidence to raise my voice for those who have been rendered voiceless. I’d come back from protests, rallies, fundraisers, political coalitions and the first person I’d talk to would be Sam. I’m forever indebted to her for her kindness and support and truly never expected that she’d have such a large impact on my life. She is not only a great ally but a role model to me of an empowered women who uplifts other women through faith and conviction.

As my speech coach, Sam was always ready to work at every practice with me. Whenever I gave my speech, she always had notes on how I could improve, helping me grow immensely as a speaker. She would work through each individual problem, never skipping the details. She never hesitated in providing encouragement and refocusing my energy when my speech has its off days. Even at tournaments, she was there for me, watching my rounds and helping me prepare. Sam’s support through this speech season gave me confidence and helped me improve, and I would highly recommend working with her.

Sam Jones has been a fantastic coach that I can call a friend. She is warm and caring, but, at the same time, she motivates us as a team. She knows when to put us under stress and make us work. Or, when to goof around and boost the mood. She fosters this respect and kindness that fills a room, that resonates with all of her students. And, we as her students take her coaching advice to heart. I would highly recommend Sam Jones for her amazing coaching ability.

Samantha Jones is an excellent coach. Her guiding principle is to help students grow and learn not for awards and recognitions, but because she truly wants her students to fulfill their potential and pass their gifts onto others. Students who work with Samantha know that she cares tremendously about them as people. Samantha is an innovative, dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic leader.

Sam is one of the most hard-working and passionate people I know. She is extremely committed to every endeavor she pursues, and never fails to put others before herself. I was lucky enough to be coached by her this past speech season for my high-school, and I not only grew as a speaker and competitor, but as a person as well. Sam brought creative methods into our rehearsals and introduced me to new techniques that truly brought out the best of my abilities. She was also very supportive and was my number 1 cheerleader at tournaments. Sam was always there to hug me after a great performance, or there with a shoulder to cry on after a tough day. Nevertheless, Sam’s compassion and dedication to serving others was extremely evident to me, as her speech student. Sam would undoubtedly provide excellent insight and bring positive energy to these student ministry curriculums.

Samantha Jones writes and speaks the way she disciples: faithfully, compassionately and from the heart. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Sam exudes a keep-it-real-ness that catches you off guard, puts you at ease and invites you into that sacred space where day-to-day meets divine. Though her candor and passion for the Gospel have drawn countless young hearts to Christ, Sam will inspire anyone who’s ready to go deep, get honest and let the Holy Spirit in to work. In word, deed and soul, Sam Jones is a disciple-maker. Period.

Samantha’s heart for God and for people shines through in the natural posture of her life. Sam always makes time for others and deeply cares about their lives. Her walk with Jesus continually grows because of the genuine honesty that she approaches Him with. Sam is a gifted communicator to groups of all sizes and ages and employs the use of engaging personal narrative and real passion to capture her audience and challenge and encourage them in faith.

Sam was such a joy to work with and offered a meaningful finish product that elevated the project. Each time we have partnered with her, Sam has come prepared and with a deep understanding of the scope of the project that is invaluable to communicating the voice we hope to capture. In recording, she is very coachable, open to feedback, and patient through the whole process. I would highly recommend partnering with Sam on your project!

Sam Jones is passionate, compassionate and oozes love for people. I’ve seen firsthand how her investment in people changes lives.