- I think you are of the coolest older person I’ve met
Dear Jack, I think you are of the coolest older person I’ve met. I admire the way you were able to lead a bunch (of) teenagers to do something meaningful with their time. I don’t think I have anything I would want you to change about how you handled the workshops because you ...
- You helped me be a better man
Dear Jack, I had a really nice time for the anti-bullying workshop. This workshop made me experience a lot of things and that younger children need help. And I really thank you for letting me in this workshop and seriously it changed, especially the water line. I liked it and made me see ...
- It was a great life lesson
Dear Jack, I thank you for this wonderful experience. It was a great life lesson and the benefits of it are worthwhile. I did feel like the sessions in the schools were too short and rushed. I like the games and activities you did with us. The cross the line activity was my ...
- It persuaded me to stop and help prevent bullying
I really enjoyed your program today. It made me realize that people have really serious problems that I never knew about. It also persuaded me to stop and help prevent bullying in G.L. and wherever I do. Thanks, Jack and Jim. (original message)
Aaron age 15, grade 10
Dear Jack, I would like to thank you for firstly coming to our school and allowing us to have this experience. I would also like to thank you for helping me open up to people about vulnerable moments in my life. I truly think we made a difference in some of these grade ...
- You helped me open up my feelings and not be afraid
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
- Made me think and value myself even more
Dear Jack, Thank you for coming to our school! I really enjoyed it, and the skills we learned like teamwork, and supporting people really helped me a lot. Also, the words you spoke to me about my presence and how it is so noticeable that I can light up the room made me ...
- Brought me a step closer to finding out who I am
Dear Jack, Thank you for such an amazing day. I think today I learned all of the things that I need to improve on to make me happier. I have had a really rough tough month and I think this session with you has brought me a step closer to finding out who ...
- What you brought to our school is “Hope”
Thank you! What you brought to our school is “Hope”. Hope for a better tomorrow. Hope that if we believe in ourselves and in each other, we can truly make a difference. Our school is broken in ways that most people can’t even comprehend. Today marks the first day of healing. You made ...
- The energy was outstanding
Just wanted to thank you for being part of our special event last Friday. The energy was outstanding. I hope you were able to see some of the positivity and talent that went on in the auditorium. It was like having a leadership mosh pit 🙂
M. Consul (TCDSB – ...
- How powerful an experience “Quest I’m On” day was
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 ...
- I wish I can take a workshop like this again
I would like to start off by saying thank you for this day. You are very inspirational and I learned a lot. I really liked this workshop. I’m glad my teacher recommended me. No one has ever moved me as much as you did. I wish I can take a workshop like this ...
- What moved me was…
What moved me was watching people really getting hurt feelings out of their heads.
George age 13, grade 8
- This workshop has made it possible for me to make new friends
Dear Jack, Thank you for today because I got to meet and talk to children I never would have spoken to before. I’m new to Madonna, in fact new to Canada, so as you can imagine I have no friends as yet and as a result, I find myself on my own a ...
- You showed us how to work together
Dear Jack, Thank you for this experience, it really opened my eyes to so many things I experienced and learned today. You showed us how to work together and put us in groups so we can co-operate with each other, for us to be a leader, to be respectful and get to know ...
- Testimonials from Students
- It made me think about my life
Dear Jack, Today we learned many different things about leadership and how to listen. It made me think about my life, the problems, the good things and how to change things. I think this definitely made me realize that if I wanted to, I could make the changes. I have to bring out ...
- The experience was successful and has affected many of the students
Dear Jack, This experience with the younger students was interesting and inspiring. I felt that I have had done a pretty good job in reaching out, and also learned to do better with communication, thanks to your workshop training sessions. Although these workshops were surely successful and moving for the students at the ...
- This day has changed my life in every aspect
Even with all this emotion in this room, it seems hard to be able to express these emotions or cry. But, with this presentation, it’s helped me open up a lot more with my friends, or even people I don’t know. This day has changed my life in every aspect by the way ...
- Meant so much!
Thanx for coming to our school. Meant so much. Gave us the chance to open up & see everything with new eyes! (original message)
Student age 15, grade 10