Teachers Experience
Here's some of the praise the Esteem Team has recieved.
A rare opportunity. (Amber Konikow)
www.soonews.ca
November 18, 2009
http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=23230
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Joey Miller tries to hit a nurse. She seems to kinda like it. (Amber Konikow)
www.sootoday.com
November 17, 2009
http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/full_story.asp?StoryNumber=42906
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Renowned wrestler Jamie Mecari talks self-esteem and goal setting at Brockville CI
www.ucdsb.on.ca
February 16, 2010
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/News/Current+News/Highlights/Wrestler+at+BCI.h
Upper Canada District School Board
L'aspect de la présentation que j'ai préféré fut le fait d'inciter les jeunes à se dépasser et ne pas se laisser abattre par un obstacle.
Susie Oullette, École élémentaire publique Gabrielle-Roy
Our students and staff were very impressed and inspired by Kyle Miller's story. Thank you Esteem Team.
Matthew Taylor, St. Patrick Secondary School, Toronto
Kathy radiated energy and excitment when she entered the gym and began speaking with the students. She motivated the students to not only get active, but to step out of their comfort zone and try something new - like 3-on 3 basketball! Our HOOPS day was a great success for the Heart and Stroke foundation - an even bigger success for many kids who stepped out of their comfort zone. Kudos, Kathy and thanks ESTEEM TEAM!
Melissa Hogan, Grade 8 Teacher - Bonaventure Meadows
Thanks so much ESTEEM TEAM! Kathy (Ure) was a great motivator for the students at Bonaventure Meadows!
Sharanne MacDonald – Heart & Stroke Foundation, London ON
It was an ideal presentation as not many students had ever met a Paralympian. Alexandra was a warm and endearing person who shared his experiences of being in a bad accident and losing the use of one of his legs. His positive story of making the most from a difficult situation was a fine example for students as they will all meet with adversity at one time or another and will be faced with difficult choices.Alexandre used his story to present a realistic way to become successful. Through the use of the SMART goal theory students were drawn into his life, his experience and his accomplishments. He presented himself as any regular kid who decided to make a life commitment to a dream. It was memorable, believable, humorous and honest. Our students were captivated from beginning to end.Students and staff of our school found this presentation interesting and motivating. Students received the message that they can reach their goals if they are passionate, realistic, and dedicated. Days later they describe the presentation as awesome and inspiring. Of the many presentations that come our school this one was very good and we look forward to having another member of the Esteem Team visit soon.It was an ideal presentation as not many students had ever met a Paralympian. Alexandra was a warm and endearing person who shared his experiences of being in a bad accident and losing the use of one of his legs. His positive story of making the most from a difficult situation was a fine example for students as they will all meet with adversity at one time or another and will be faced with difficult choices.Alexandre used his story to present a realistic way to become successful. Through the use of the SMART goal theory students were drawn into his life, his experience and his accomplishments. He presented himself as any regular kid who decided to make a life commitment to a dream. It was memorable, believable, humorous and honest. Our students were captivated from beginning to end.Students and staff of our school found this presentation interesting and motivating. Students received the message that they can reach their goals if they are passionate, realistic, and dedicated. Days later they describe the presentation as awesome and inspiring. Of the many presentations that come our school this one was very good and we look forward to having another member of the Esteem Team visit soon.
Paul Van Betuw - Principal, St. Timothy School
