"I have been a school Social Worker in the Marinette School District for over ten years and have worked alongside many Special Education teachers, but Nathan is unique in his ability to establish and maintain strong and authentic relationships with students, staff, parents, and administration. Nathan is approachable, collaborative, and supportive in working with a challenging population of students with Autism and students with mental health and emotional needs. He does well with meeting students where they are and assisting them in raising the bar for themselves as they navigate high school, life in their community, and their post-secondary transition. Nathan is able to provide an emotionally safe classroom and trauma sensitive environment, all while balancing the unique needs and challenges of the population that he serves. "
"Pastor Nathan was my Youth Pastor at Riverview Alliance Church for 5 years. Right from the start, it was obvious he had a heart for his ministry with us and truly cared for us under his leadership. It seemed to me that he really valued the relationships that he built with each of us and found specific ways to express it to us, making everyone feel special and involved in the group. He also had a way of vamping up the environment, providing a space where everyone was excited to come back and hang out. Most importantly to me, was that Pastor Nathan’s ministry was Christ-centered, pointing us to Jesus and encouraging us to worship Him and make Him first in our lives. He always told us, “If there is one thing that I want you to remember from your time in this group, it’s that you will read the Bible like a love letter.” I will always remember those words and the hope Pastor Nathan had that he could help lead us closer in our walk with Jesus."
"After having the opportunity to work with Nathan Jones for five years, I have learned that one of the things that he most values is personal and professional development. This is important not only for himself, but also the people he works with and oversees. There is always some book that he’s reading that has some application to personal life or professional development, often times, both. I have personally enjoyed the time we have spent together working with students. Nathan provided multiple opportunities for me to grow and gain experiences that have been invaluable to my development as a youth leader. He has the ability to instill confidence in young and developing leaders by reminding them of their God given skills, strengths, and growth areas. This has allowed me to grow, have a firm grasp of what I can achieve, and what areas I need to focus more attention on."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing him for the past five years and I have been very impressed with his compassion, relationship building, and empathy for all our students. Nathan is an exceptional teacher and person. His ability to work with students who struggle in and out of the classroom and his ability to build positive relationships and connections with students has made him a trusted adult to many students."
"Nathan and I have been friends since college and well over a decade. In that time, I have known him to be a pursuer of God through all the challenges that life has thrown his way. He is wise beyond his years, patient, and kind. Nathan Jones is a good man and I am proud to call him my friend."