"I had a student raise her hand in class yesterday to tell me that since we started tru-impact, kids aren't picking on other kids as much!  I thought that was a triumph.  We get so much of that in middle school.  And for her to just volunteer that information means it made a real impact on her! I LOVE this program...and the kids love it too and that is what really makes it work!  I'll brag on you anytime, anyplace!" Leigh Darby Sloan, Ed.S. (School Counselor @ Latta Middle School)

"It is quite evident that your Tru-Impact Leadership/Character Development curriculum has had a positive impact on the climate of Mandarin Middle School. The evaluations and reviews of several Mandarin Middle School teachers consistently agree that the engaging activities used to reinforce the lessons allow students to see how easy it can be to make good choices."Joy Recla (Principal @ Mandarin Middle School)

"Thank you so much for bringing your TRU-IMPACT program to my middle school students. It is quite evident that you have spent time researching the characteristics of middle school students. You know that they learn best when engaged in learning, and your presentation had them engaged 100% of the time." Jane Feber (National Board Certified Teacher, 35 years teaching, 2003 FCTE Teacher of the Year)

“I believe that many of my students have truly internalized the content provided on a weekly basis. It is my desire to see this program not only remain at my school, but spread throughout the county, state, and nation. Thank you, for including my class in your TRU-IMPACT program.” John Schaffer (Mandarin Middle School teacher)

“Teaching character and citizenship to our children is a high calling. It’s really a high calling! I hope this program continues because in the short time you have been working with my students you can see subtle to tremendous changes in their behavior. This is one of the only character education programs that attaches a face and a voice with its message so keep it up!” C Thomas (World Geography teacher @ Southside Middle School)

“…I also learned about discernment, attitude, courage, charisma, character, passion, focus, vision, and influence… Finally, I learned it’s good to be a leader. If you are a leader you more likely to make good choices, like not to do drugs or drink alcohol. I really enjoyed when you came to my class!” 7th grade student @ Southside Middle School

"TRU-IMPACT... has inspired me to be more honest and not lie so much to my family."

                         ... will improve a teen's life."

                         ..., you have influenced me to change my ways."

                         ... should always be in schools!"

                         ... , thank you for teaching about the victim situation. When I was younger lots of things happened and I now realize I don't have to be a victim, I can change that. Thank you!"                       

                         ...  is a wonderful way to show teens that there is someone out there that cares and will be there to help with life questions. They're great people to go to if you have problems and teens need someone to vent to. We need more people like the TRU-IMPACT team!"

                         ... has helped me consider some of the choices I will be making for the future. Knowing that someone takes the time to care and encourage teens, even though we don't push ourselves, makes me feel good. I may not have looked like I payed attention but I did!"