Here's what Gina's advisers have to say about Jostens products and her services.
Mark Lyke, Polaris K12
"I have taught for 29 years - I have been a yearbook advisor every year that I have taught. . . and [the] 25 years in Alaska [has been] with Jostens. They provide the best service to the staff, adviser, and school of any publication company available." Ashley E, -- Historian Officer "Work with Jostens. Gina helped our small Detachment produce a yearbook with people who did not have any experience what-so-ever . . . It looked fabulous and it was something we all could be proud of."
Ali M., Holy Rosary Academy
"Yearbook Avenue is EXCELLENT! I love being able to access the information and have it right at our fingertips. Everything we need to make a book is right there ready for us. We chose Jostens because of the ability to have personal advice and a representative actually come and help us at our school. That was much more pleasing than dealing with a company over the phone and talking with a random person each time who doesn't know you. The "personable-ness" of Jostens is what sold us - in addition to the great product that they help us create. The training sessions were awesome! They helped me as an advisor understand things much better, as well as the students. Choose Jostens! They are constantly updating and are on the cutting edge of yearbook and journalism. They have made our publication experience excellent. Having Gina to work with us made the project a breeze. I don’t know what we – I would have done without her support and encouragement."
Laura F. – Central Middle School of Science
"[YearTech OnLine] It was relatively easy to figure out, although it really helps when the rep meets you at Borders and gives you a private lesson!! Because of the great online program and the VERY helpful rep, I was very satisfied with Jostens. Keep calling Gina and use the online tutorials!."
Jen S, Steller Secondary School
"Loved Yearbook Avenue - you basically just click and drag. We (Natalie and I) had a great experience working with Gina, [the training workshops] were good and alleviated our fears before starting our first year as advisors. [Advice to other yearbook advisers] Take advantage of all they have to offer, and if you need help, ask....they are very willing to work hard for you!"
Lindsay, Anderson School "Whenever I had an issue, it was great to be able to ask Gina for assistance and she could bring up the problem that I would be questioning. I felt that I had support whenever I needed it. With this being my first year with this program, I found that the ability to use the page mover to get the yearbook to have the perfect order was very useful. I also liked the ability that it was all online and I could view my students work from home if needed, which is something I was not able to do with InDesign. If one is deciding to choose a company to go with to do a successful yearbook, the right choice is Jostens. With great support, and a variety of options, the perfect yearbook can be created that is a true reflection of your school. Coming from a small school, the price was affordable and the excitement and pride of the school has begun to increase due to our awesome yearbook."
Lucas C, NSBSD
(referring to National Jostens Adviser University)
"As a new adviser, I had a great time meeting part of the Jostens family and learning how to get my program going--I was even able to bring resources home with me to help get me started."
Pam D, Eagle River High School
“Gina totally ROCKS! I would not have been able to do yearbook without her support. She really cares about the advisers and the students. She provided encouragement for me, instruction and motivation for my students – she takes a real personal interest in making sure that our book is the best it can be. Did I say that she REALLY ROCKS!”