PRINCIPAL COMMENTS:

“ STUPENDOUS! SUPERB! These are just two of the myriad adjectives which come to mind in describing that dynamic exhibition of talent! Needless to say, this performance of performance certainly exceeded all expectations outlined your press releases…. The Roosevelt audience was in awe during you entire production; your control was magnificent and the message well received..” - Gene Gladstone, Roosevelt High School

“You speak with such humor and enthusiasm. Most of all, you are a compassionate human being who really cares and wants to help students. Your ability to motivate and inspire left our students spellbound and excited about doing their best on the TAKS test…. WSISD students have just achieved the highest test scores in district history!!.” - Mrs. Cunningham, Curriculum Coordinator WISD

“A remarkable thing has happened in the school. I have not had one discipline referral in the office in the four days since your visit.” - Abby McCone, Thompson Elementary.

“ We were particularly pleased that he was able to connect with all the kids in our diverse student population’. - Mrs. Johnson, Johnson Jr. High

“ We will continue to invite this outstanding speaker because he has indeed played a part in our TAKS exam success”. - Ms. Grammer, Sam Houston High School

“…you created a different mindset for many of them and began building a vision of what life can be; it doesn’t matter how you start, but how you finish. I appreciate the extra time you spent with our students”. - Mrs. Williams, Principal CFBISD, Carrollton , TX .

“ In my many years as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, I have seen many performances and assemblies. However, I cannot think of one single event that had a greater impact than you obviously had on our children. The feedback from students and teachers has been tremendous.” - Cheryl J. Close, Donald Elementary

TEACHER COMMENTS:

“ I have been teaching at the school since 1978 and have never seen such buzz and excitement from the students after any other speaker over the last 26 years. Your since of humor and genuine passion about your subject were incredible. Thanks for sharing with our kids.” - Mr. Struxness, Charles Wright Academy , Seattle WA .

PTA COMMENTS:

"Your message was perfect at our school. "

"You went beyond ‘Just Say No.’"

"You captured their attention in ways which captivated them."

"You could’ve heard a pin drop in a gym with 1,000 kids – Quite a feat".

"I have had nothing but positive feedback from teachers, parents and students."

STUDENT COMMENTS ( Real Kids, Real Quotes ):

HOPE:
"Anger, darkness, pain, lies,betrayal and then you came" - Anthony

"Now I see how important my future is. I was thinking of taking my life but now I want to be the first person in my family to graduate." - Vanessa

DRUGS & ALCOHOL:

“ I was planning on trying weed for the first time this weekend and now after your speech, it truly changed my mind. I don’t think I could ever thank you enough.” -Jessica

 “I am going to stop selling drugs because I am the star QB at school and that will bring me down.” -Greg

“ I really liked your speech. I have been smoking pot since I was eleven. I am trying to stop so I can become a better athlete.” -Evan

 “ Because of your speech, I decided to change my life and get rid of drugs.” -Jared

SUICIDE:

"Well my life has been very hard and I have tried to kill myself. But now that I heard what you have to say I have decided that life is worth living. I AM a very special person! Thank you for coming." ( Strong Vincent High School )

DEPRESSION:

"This was so inspiring and it really opened my eyes. You have gotten me out of my depression. This assembly really made me cry. Thank you." - ( Fairview High School )

TRUE LOVE WAITS:

“ I really enjoyed your speech. It was inspiring. I will never look at life the same. I am really glad I heard that. I was thinking about sex with my boyfriend. It changed my life. I just wanted you to know. I asked God for a sign last night and He sent it!” -Dwana

“ You helped me make the decision of not letting boys fill my head with nonsense about sex.” -Skyee

 “ For the last five years I have let guys do what they wanted with me, after today I have chosen not to do that anymore because I am more valuable than that.” - Jimtown High School

“ I want to get out of my gang. I was from NHCC. I AM going to GET OUT.” -Omar

COLLEGE:

“ I wasn’t sure if I was going to college, but what you said inspired me to go.“ - Kristen

“ After I heard your speech about college, that you thought you couldn’t do it, I am like that, but now I guess I can make that u turn.” -Perez

“Man, you really inspired me. Now I know I could do anything I want and you are the first to know that I was afraid of going to college but now I am starting not to be, thanks,” -Vargas

TAKS EXAM:

“ I am going to pass TAKS no matter what it takes, so I can be somebody and graduate.” -Christina

“ You made me realize that I can do anything if I try. I will do my TAKS by trying my best. I will keep you in mind also. Thank you. - Roy High School

ATTENDANCE:

"I have decided to make a U-turn and start coming to school every day. I will not let myself or anyone else bring me down. Thank you." - (Riely High School)

DROPPING OUT:

"I was going to drop out but now I am going to finish school." - ( Merrit Middle School )

READING:

"I think that I need to read more but I don’t know how." - ( Willowbrook Middle School )