Dear Jack, To be completely honest, I thought this day would be light, fun and cheery. I never expected to actually learn anything about myself or my peers. I thought it would be just a bunch of games no one took seriously. I’m glad I came today because I was able to express ...

Smile when the good times come, and cry to express your emotion. Do not be afraid to cry. Great time, loved meeting new people and opening up. Thanks so much for helping me open up easier and for helping me find my true self!

Parent attended My Family Talks Workshop

Everything I learned today will be very useful. I can help other people with problems and going through hard times. My promise is to help students feel more comfortable. (original message)

Leader’s Quest Program

Thank you. Please come back to this school and share your teachings.

Student age 15, grade 10

What moved me was watching people really getting hurt feelings out of their heads.

George age 13, grade 8

Dear Jack, Thank you for today. Today you helped me very much. You helped me to let out my bottled up feelings. You made it a fun experience, while we were learning to trust complete strangers. Today you showed me that I’m not alone and that I have an amazing support system, that ...

This is my second time participating in this, and it doesn’t get easier. It was hard to open up to people that I didn’t know, but it was a great experience. It was hard to see people cry, even if I didn’t know them, and especially difficult to see the amount that go ...

There should be more things like this & uplifting things for schools on a regular basis. Great for boys to be allowed to cry. They’re always expected to be tough. (original message)

Student age 15, grade 10

Dear Jack, thanks for breaking the ice. I enjoyed myself with the families we worked with. Thank you for your learning experience to share with us to be the best we can possibly be. To be open is hard but you made that easy for us. God bless you and your family.

Thank you very much. You helped me open up my feelings and not be afraid of what people say about me so thank you so much for all of your help. You rock so thanks, Jack and Jim. (original message)

Student age 15, grade 10

I wanted to let you know how powerful an experience the “Quest I’m On” day was for the students of Roberts and for me personally. I was impressed with how well the day was structured and how each activity progressed developing a “sense to safety and sensitivity” within the participants. It was hard ...

Today helped me realize that I’m not the only one struggling with situations. Now I have some people I might go to for help that I wouldn’t have before. It helped me also realize people are being judged for more than race or gender. My friends helped me do this allowing me to ...

I’ve been in this workshop 3 times and I still love it. Being with peers, and as a leader, the things I learn are incomparable. I honestly want to keep doing this as long as I live. My group today connected and participated. This girl Samantha is so strong and I want not ...

Dear Jack, Today was definitely a learning experience for everybody. I think everyone really learned something new about someone or something. Thank you so much for coming to Madonna and teaching everybody a little bit about themselves and others. I promise to try and be a better leader and help people when they ...

Dear Jack, This experience today has been life changing. I was unsure of what to expect coming into this, but I have left with a complete new mindset. Today you taught me things that I’ve never known before. There’s a lot going on in my life and I’ve been through a lot. I ...

Dear Jack, First of all, I want to thank you for your time, for teaching us what true leadership is. My first impression of you was a very serious man but as the time pass, I find you a very interesting and fun person who is willing to help others. What you taught ...

This day has been very inspiring. I know now that there are many ways to feel and none of them are bad. I always felt alone, but now I know that there are people out there who care about me as a person. Also, that there are people out there who need my ...

Jack, I felt safe and all attendees were willing to share their experiences/frustrations. Even though my daughter and I were close, I believe this has only helped to enrich our relationship. I was surprised at how quickly the time flew and by how much I hope to take away with me. I am ...

Your interactive workshop was well received by both classes and there was a certain buzz for a few days. Our students learned some valuable lessons about respect and feelings; a few have found the courage to speak to their teachers again! Overall, our students enjoyed mingling with your young DB leaders who did ...