What People Are Saying
After attending various government training courses for more than twenty-five years, Derius Swinton is without a doubt the very best trainer I have experience. Derius is awesome. He knows his subject and is as able to involve every person in the learning experience.
—K. Gappy
Norfolk, Virginia
“Mr. Swinton is an excellent motivational speaker. He brings a wealth of experience to the course. The course was informative, enjoyable and rewarding. I encourage all persons at the command to attend. Very helpful and useful information.”
—N. Porter
Department of the Navy, New Orleans, LA
"Derius Swinton was instrumental in pulling it all together. I have a high performing school in a rural high poverty area. Our goal was to promote a tighter bond between faculty, staff and community. Derius came in and made it happen!" —Michelle Wilson, Principal
St. James-Gaillard Elementary School, Eutawville, South Carolina
"Derius has the uncanny ability to speak to all audiences about what's needed when needed. He is a magnificent and powerful speaker. Both students and faculty will benefit from hearing his message." —Dr. Marie N. Shepherd, Director of Student Services
William E. Waters Middle School, Portsmouth City Public Schools, Portsmouth, Virginia
"Derius is awesome and spectacular. He knows his craft and will get the job done every time. " —Bethuel & Olga Sema
Department of Education, Soweto, South Africa
"Mr. Swinton is the most dynamic and effective speaker I have heard in 25 years working with youth. He has the unique ability to combine personal experience and insight with current information to personally challenge any audience." —Jim Koedyker, Educational Consultant/Board Member
Desert Sands Unified School District, California
"Swinton is the best trainer I have experienced in my 30 years employed in a leadership position with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. Without any doubt, Derius is an expert who loves his work." —James Hoover, Program Supervisor
7th Court Services Unit, Newport News, Virginia
"Derius Swinton is an exceptional speaker and trainer who is capable of reaching audiences both young and old." His non-traditional presentation style is personal and insightful, while disseminating knowledge, information and wisdom in today's ever changing society."
Donnis Zimmerman, DSS Project Director
School of Social Work, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC