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| “I have been teaching for 27 years and this was the best, most effective assembly for creating change I have ever heard!" |
| A. Walsh, teacher, MI |
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| “Your words held such a strong context and were absolutely perfect for the setting and audience. I could not have asked for anything more caring and appropriate.” |
| K. Ionta, Superintendent, PA |
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| “. . . we found that it provided credible and interesting insight and suggestions into daily student activities, and certainly held the audiences attention.” |
| L. DeAugustine, Principal, MI |
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"Mr. Tomko’s presentation on bullying was powerful, informative, entertaining and easy to understand" |
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| “Now, a week later I do see positive effects of Mr. Tomko’s speech. I have heard him quoted by students and I have heard students say, “STOP!” – and be respected for it.” |
| K Strelczyk, Principal, IL |
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| “I really think what Andy said was helpful to everyone." |
| Student, PA |
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| “Your speech certainly got through to a lot of us…” |
| Student, MI |
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| “I think that your speeches were brilliant and they 100% helped open our eyes, I am seeing the changes already. I can't say thank you enough.” |
| Student, PA |
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| “There was a lot of excellent information. It hit home with kids and I could tell they were thinking about what he (Andy), had to say.” |
| Teacher, Mi (quoted in Bay City Times, newspaper, MI) |
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| “He addressed issues that needed to be talked about!” |
| Student Council VP |
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| “The talk got many students thinking about what they say to classmates.” |
| Newspaper article about Andy Tomko, MI |
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| “Thanks Andy, you touched many, especially me!” |
| e-mail, student, IL |
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| “After hearing what you said in your assembly yesterday, I realize what I should do now.” |
| e-mail, student, OH |
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| “Thanks for coming to my school. I thought you did a great job talking about bullies, I hope things will change around here now.” |
| e-mail, student, MI |
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| “Mr. Tomko’s program was relevant to our needs, students were interested.” |
| M. Peligrino, Principal, MI |
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| “Mr. Tomko’s presentation on bullying was powerful, informative, entertaining and easy to understand for the viewers. He engaged his audience in a discussion about bullying by asking questions and making everyone think about possible answers. Students listened attentively to Mr. Tomko’s presentation of the three simple rules to not be bullied.” |
| Strengthening Our Circle, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| “Several students commented about the positive impact his message made to the student body. Mr. Tomko created an awareness for student to understand the definition of bullying.” |
| J. Glasgow, Principal, MI |
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| “I was amazed at how quiet the kids were as they listened to yu, as you can imagine that is not always the case at assemblies. By using your own life experience, you enable the students to relate to you immediately.” |
| C. Funkhouser, Positive Kids, Inc., FL |
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| “My teachers commented on the ways you gave our students to empower themselves whether they were “recovering bullies” or the one being bullied, was meaningful and clear.” |
| P Rogers, Principal, FL |
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| “When our school decided to participate in a research project on bullying and its affects on the school environment, the PTSA asked me to find a speaker to address the students. I went on line and looked for speakers on this topic. But I found only one speaker who actually professed to having been a bully himself, his name was Andy Tomko. After speaking with Mr. Tomko, I realized he was authentic. Mr. Tomko addressed our sixth through eighth grade students in the gymnasium in groups of 500. This is a difficult venue for any speaker and he handled it well.” |
| E McCall, PTSA, FL |
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| “Mr. Tomko’s presentation connected with our students, and I am confident that our students will respond in an appropriate way when with a bullying situation in the future.” |
| J. Elliot, counselor, TN |
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| “If the attentive behavior of normally Wrigley students and the number of students waving hands to ask a question are any indication of a successful program, Mr. Tomko’s was a hit.” |
| J Bader, Peer Profession School Counselor, TN |
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| “If students in your building are ever teased, harassed, or bullied, Andy Tomko can help. He did an outstanding job for us.” |
| R Stokes, Principal, MI |
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| “I can’t say for sure why Mr. Tomko’s presentation was so effective … Perhaps it was because he spoke to those who were bullied, those who might stand by and do nothing, and to the bullies. I can only say that the presentation has already made a dramatic impact on my middle school students.” |
| R Kroll, Principal, MI |
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| “You did a great job communicating with us, and we feel that the rest of the students at the assembly would feel the same way.” |
| Student Peer Mediation Group, MI |
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| A Partial list of Schools Andy has spoken at: |
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- Hermitage, PA. School District all schools Anti-Bully Rally
- Whittemore/Prescott school, MI
- Rose City Middle School, MI
- Surline Middle School, MI
- Peckwas Prep Academy, IL
- Antioch Community H.S., IL
- West Branch Middle School, MI
- Symons Elem. School, MI
- Cramer J.H.S., MI
- Horrace Mann M.S., OH
- Strengthening Our Circle, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Fletcher M.S., FL
- Alimacani Elem. School, FL
- St. Francis of Assisi school, MI
- Bristol City Schools, TN
- Happy Valley M.S., TN
- Belleville M.S., MI
- North Lake M.S., IL
- Onsted H.S., MI
- Onsted M.S., MI
- Jefferson HS, MI
- Cameron Heights, Ontario, Canada
- Trottier MS, MA
- Fayette County Public Schools, KY
- Squaw Peak Elem, AZ
- Alden MS, NY
- The Conserve School, WI
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