Who is Scott Ertl?

After performing comedy magic and juggling for 11 years for circus and stage audiences, Scott ran away from the circus to join a school. (See photos.)

Since 1996, he has enjoyed working as an elementary school counselor to help children develop goals and learn how to turn their stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Since 1997, he has shared his creative and cooperative counseling skills at conferences with keynote addresses and breakout sessions throughout the United States. (See references)

Scott started developing Progress Cards in 2002 as a way to record effective strategies for specific behaviors and issues. He has recorded effective tips and techniques that have directly helped hundreds of children deal with divorce, friendships, death of a loved one, bullies, etc.

One of his favorite Progress Cards is "Ways to Make and Save Money," since he enjoys seeing students come up with creative entrepreneurial ideas and develop their plans.