PROGRAM ENDORSEMENTS: ELEMENTARY

 "The Black Hawk FFA has sponsored thirteen program visits in the past twelve years. The programs are seen as some of the better ones presented and are different each year! Without reservation, I highly recommend any of these programs. All programs were very effective at all levels and worth the money."
(twelve consecutive years)
FFA Advisor Dick Meske, Blackhawk Schools
Grotiot and South Wayne, WI

"As Guidance Counselor, it is wonderful for me to see the students get excited about a speaker and carry the message into the school year the way they have. Hope we can count on you to be a regular presenter for our Drug Abuse Prevention program." (Second visit)
Elementary Guidance Counselor Jane Tietgen
Gillett School District, Gillett, WI

"Kept the program moving. Repeated format - good teaching skills. Great as it! I would recommend this program to others."
(Third visit)
Principal Rosemary Baloun
Laura Ingalls Elementary, Green Bay, WI

"Your program had a positive effect on the students of Pier School!" (Second visit)
Principal Jerome W. Sullivan
Fond du Lac Schools, Fond du Lac, WI

"Thank you for the educational yet entertaining program. You have a nice way of relating to students and your messages seemed to have made an impact." (Second visit)
Counselor Polly Grunwaldt, Mosinee Schools
Mosinee, WI

"Very attention getting; involved staff and students; reviewed basic points."
Pat Brecke, Teacher 10/22/97
Stetsonville El., Stetsonville, WI

" Great way to hold interest and get the message across!"
Dale Carli, Grade 3 Teacher 11/5/97
Washburn El., Washburn, WI

"The M & M TEAM captivated my students and definitely inspired them to make better choices."
"M & M did a very good job at presenting important information to the students." 10/7/97
Paula Watson and Darlene Worden, Teachers
Savanna - Lincoln Elementary, Savanna, IL

"Quality." (6+ on a 1-6 evaluation scale)
Jan King, El. Counselor 10/30/97
Frederic El., Frederic, WI

"Effective and entertaining."
Sherry Mending MS/CCC-A, Parent
Heritage El., Waunakee, WI 10/28/97

" Wonderful. A fun hands on approach to teaching very important life lessons."
L. Connors, Teacher Lincoln El. 4/22/97
West Allis, WI

"Exciting! Great message"!
The Staff, Friendship El. 7/18/97
Friendship, WI

"It was an excellent and very interesting way to enforce the Life Skills we are trying to instill."
Mrs. K. Wright, Teacher 10/8/97
Lincoln El., Savanna, IL

" The program offered good advice in a humorous fashion."
Brad Bisciglia, Teacher 2/8/97
Union Grove, WI

"Great program. I was particularly pleased with the elem. School format."
Lee Fahrney, AODA Coord. 10/27/97
Barneveld Schools, Barneveld, WI

"Thumbs-up, great, excellent, cool, funny, awesome, radical and fantastic." 9/19/97
Mr. Patri, Grade 4 Teacher
Manawa El., Manawa, WI

"Best assembly I've seen! Great message for k-5 reinforcing conflict resolution. It engaged both staff and students." (Second visit)
Social Worker Cheryl Holewinski, Racine Unified
Racine, WI

"Mel leaves 'memory hooks' and they are there two years later! His second presentation was not a repeat of the first, but quick review and then expansion on the same ideas (requested same theme). I recommend the program highly and without reservation." (second visit)
David J. Gasner
Albany Schools, Albany, WI

"High quality, fast paced, educationally driven with appropriate themes." (second visit)
Principal Timothy T. Braun, Children's Choice
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

 

PROGRAM ENDORSEMENTS:
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

 "The Black Hawk FFA has sponsored thirteen program visits in the past twelve years. The programs are seen as some of the better ones presented and are different each year! Without reservation, I highly recommend any of these programs. All programs were very effective at all levels and worth the money."
(twelve consecutive years)
FFA Advisor Dick Meske, Blackhawk Schools
Grotiot and South Wayne, WI

"Very informative and useful."
Deanna Klonowike, Teacher 9/17/97
Manawa Middle School, Manawa, WI

"Your high quality 7th and 8th Choices/AODA program was well received and this letter serves as evidence and reflection to other schools. We hope after your first visit today that we'll be able to have you back."
Georgia Florian, Principal 10/29/97
Jefferson Middle, Jefferson, WI

"The message was clear, the presentation effective!!! "
Miller -8-1 Teacher 10/16/97
Mac Arthur School, Berkeley, IL

"The program conveyed the important life messages in an entertaining way!"
Ms. Schels, 6-8 Teacher 1/30/97
Jefferson, WI

"Thank you for your very entertaining and educational programs. I know you made an impact!"
Nancy Movrich, Health Ed. Coord. 5/2/97
Park View Middle School, Mukwonago, WI

"Powerful! The relationships he made were wonderful." 10/24/97
Stephanie Phillips, Grade 6 G/T Coord.
Albany k-8, Albany, WI

"I agree with Tom, The M & M*TEAM adapts to all audiences and time allotments. You really can't go wrong choosing the M & M*TEAM, the performances are guaranteed." (second visit)
Principal David J. Klein, Southwestern Wisconsin
Elementary and Jr. High, Hazel Green, WI

"The use of magic to reinforce 'saying no and making smart choices' is ingenious. One and all, young and old love magic!" (second visit)
Amy Lehner, Alexander Middle School
Nekoosa, WI

" Your fast-paced, interactive approach held their interest and engaged them in serious thinking about peer pressure and personal choices. Remember Big Jake? Jake came to me two days after your visit and informed me he was about to explode. Your presentation was, I believe, a catalyst in helping Jake make this step, it's a first!"
Ron Meissner, Principal 4/28/97
Lancaster Middle School, Lancaster, WI

"Good - very motivational - message and entertainment in one package."
Mark Frost, Lincoln Hills School 4/15/97
WI Dept. of Corrections, Irma, WI

"He 'won over' the junior high's attention and participation which allowed more students to come away with positive information."
Teacher T. Farris, Juda Schools 2/16/96
Juda, WI

"Both the presentation effectiveness and the presenter's skills were superb. Good just as it is!" (second visit)
K-8 Counselor Shirley Hile 3/10/98
Shell Lake Schools, Shell Lake, WI.

"Timeless, on target, tailored to the audience. Living proof "live" beats virtual reality! (on a scale of 1-6, your quality, age-appropriateness, professionalism and ability to communicate all rate sixes)
Brian Mousley, Middle school teacher 5/5/95
Deerfield Middle School, Deerfield, WI

PROGRAM ENDORSEMENTS:
FAMILY PROGRAM

 " Excellent - Motivational - Great family interaction and involvement."
Cam Goetz, School Counselor 5/8/97
WI Dells School District, WI Dells, WI

"Your M & M TEAM provided a clear educational message, while entertaining students and families. It was a wonderful kick off for our monthly parent education meetings! ! Your informative message was lots of fun while keeping with the appropriate theme. I will pass your name along." 9/17/97
Janet Resop Reilly, "KIDS FIRST" Coordinator
Manawa Middle School, Manawa, WI

"An excellent presentation! I have not heard one negative thing about your program. There were many teachers, students and parents that just raved about your presentations. One parent in the evening program mentioned the next day that now he knew what he was doing wrong." (second visit)
At Risk Coordinator Audrey M. Goehner
Wheatland Center School
Wheatland Center, WI