"I think this has been an excellent program for my class. I will continue to use all the strategies with my class and encourage them to use them as well."

~ Sheffer, Old Bridge

"I encourage the children to use I messages and verbally express their feelings. This program has really helped the children utilize these strategies."

~ Markette, Old Bridge

"I am very pleased with this program. Excellent values are taught in an interesting way at the children’s comprehension level. They are using life skills that they can use for life. I feel this program should be presented for me again next year."

~ Weiss, Old Bridge

"My students and I enjoyed the Footprints program very much. The kids were able to express their feelings, and they use information they learned from the presentations."

~ Moy, Edison

"This program continues to be a wonderful addition to our second grade."

Rinaldi, Edison

"The students were very enthusiastic about the footprints lessons. They looked forward to each class, completed the homework assignments and remembered the information from week to week."

~ Dahl, Edison

"I think this has been an excellent program for my class. I will continue to use all the strategies with my class and encourage them to use them as well."

~ P.Sheffer Cooper school Old Bridge

"The Solution Stoplight, win/win, I messages have provided a great resource for me as a teacher when incidences occur."

~ Mrs. DaRoacha Lincoln School Edison

"I encourage the children to use I messages and verbally express their feelings. This program has really helped the children utilize these strategies"

~ Markette – Old Bridge

"My students totally enjoyed the program, but the carryover and application came from me. They still need to be reminded about win/win solutions and I messages"

~ Killela Old Bridge

"I am very pleased with this program. Excellent values are taught in an interesting way at the children’s comprehension level. They are using life skills that they can use for life. I feel this program should be presented for me again next year"

~ Weiss Old Bridge

"Excellent program, age appropriate, I hope it continues for the children at Memorial School."

~ Coopersmith Old Bridge

"I thought the lessons were excellent and perfect for their age. The presentations were interesting and informative. The puppets were a success"

~ Stringham Old Bridge

"The students always looked forward to Footprints. I use I messages often to model for the students and because of this and the stories in Footprints the kids are using them more often"

~ Burkhalter Edison

"My students and I enjoyed the Footprints program very much. The kids were able to express their feelings, and they use information they learned from the presentations."

~ Moy Edison

"Program was great! The students really enjoyed and look forward to the program, especially the puppets."

~ Jackow Edison

"The students were very enthusiastic about the footprints lessons. They looked forward to each class, completed the homework assignments and remembered the information from week to week."

~ Dahl Edison

"This is a wonderful program and the children seem to enjoy it. I truly believe the children benefit from this program"

~ Savoca Edison

"My students enjoyed the program and looked forward to our weekly sessions. I wish the program could be scheduled earlier in the year so we could have the skills for the whole year"

~ Yesalavich Edison

"This program continues to be a wonderful addition to our second grade."

~ Rinaldi Edison

"Ms. Smith was great! She handled very well. I really like the Footprints program. It really reinforces character ed. Lessons taught, and I think it’s beneficial to expose the children to the drug information."

~ Edison

"Jennifer Smith was an excellent presenter and related well to the children. She was exceptionally patient and listened to all."

~ Edison

"Ms. Smith related well to the 2nd graders. Ms. Smith discussed many important issues with the children. They enjoyed their time with her and were very excited when they knew she was coming."

"Thank you for a great program. Our students enjoy it and have learned a lot. I am sure we will continue to see the students use 'I' messages and the Solution Stoplight."

“This is a lovely program beautifully presented by Ms. Smith. We’ll miss her, but will remember what she taught us."