"Every student who I spoke to thought it was great to awesome. The teachers liked the focus on self-esteem and were able to pick up some ideas they can use. You are doing good things for kids!! Keep it up!"
- Bruce MacDonald,
Principal,
R.H. Cornish P.S
"Superb Workshop. You have given all of us a wealth of brain food. It's a great way to get girls to think positive about themselves."
- Janet Beaton,
Teacher.
"Very thought provoking. Well organized and entertaining. I could easily see this workshop go to a full day."
- Jeannette Stewart,
Hillsdale PS
"Glad to have you in the world. I was honoured to be present."
- Lianne Snow,
Parent observer
"I very much enjoyed your presentations today. I felt that your approach to each gender was quite appropriate. I'm currently working on my doctorate in Philosophy and Women's studies. I particularly liked how you stressed confidence and detachment and gave the girls concrete ways to deal with difficult feelings and/or situations. Great for you putting together a program like this - it's exactly what young people need."
- Tamara Williams,
Peterborough
You touched the lives of our students with unique and inspirational message that will stay with them for a long time. The day was memorable! Cheers to you! "
- Theresa Longlade,
Vice Principal,
Munden Park PS,
Mississauga
"The program was an active opportunity for students of both genders to explore their inner strengths. The students were involved in the well paced delivery and came away with a stronger sense of the positive side of their being. A good exploration and personal inventory, especially for intermediate students."
- Harvie Friede VP,
Terry Fox P.S.
Ajax
"I was very excited to see that students who had some reservations about the "Confident Girls & Guys" workshop were motivated and inspired. Students indicated that they gained confidence to set goals for themselves and learned more about their strengths and special talents. This program has given our students the foundation for building and enhancing their leadership skills!"
- Eva Matthews,
Principal,
Hillsdale P.S.
"You did a confident workshop at my sons school and he really enjoyed the workshop. My son is in grade 4 and he is having a lot of confidence issues he is getting to the point where he doesn't want to participate in anything at school in case other kids tease him. Your work shop was the last time I saw him smile about school."
- Lisa Kowal
"Thank you for the wonderful workshops. They were so well received by both students and staff."
- Kathie Rowsell,
Principal
"I just wanted to say that I was really encouraged by you coming to my school and teaching us about having positive thoughts about ourselves and I will be reading the Brain Food 2 times a day or maybe even more. My friends and my brother liked this activity too."
- Ellie H
"You made me feel like a somebody in this world."
- Student
"It was an unforgettable experience."
- Student
"I think it was really great how we got to call you Monique like you being an equal to us."
- Student
"Loved it and will recommend it to everyone."
- Student
"She was really helpful for finding who I really am."
- Student
"She has a real gift for teaching and speaking to us."
- Student
"This is a life changing experience."
- Student
"She really helped everyone."
- Student
"Your presentation was very exciting to me."
- Student
"You changed my life."
- Student
"I wish we could do this again next year."
- Student
Leadership Feedback
"Monique's Leadership course was exactly what our student leadership
team needed! The students loved her stories, really got into the
action-oriented activities and learned so much about themselves and
others. Our team has already put their new knowledge and skills into
action."
- Brian N. Gillespie,
Principal,
Meadowcrest P.S.
Brooklin
"I liked this very much (especially the martial arts) and I can use the information for future too."
- Jimmy,
Cheyne Middle School,
Brampton
"I recommend every teacher get this speaker for their school!"
- Torrin,
Cheyne Middle School,
Brampton
"This experience really helped change me and hold my head up high."
- Gelisa,
Cheyne Middle School,
Brampton
"Monique is my inspiration!"
- Alisha,
Cheyne Middle School,
Brampton
"I loved it! It was so involving and fun. Very very awesome!"
- Vithushi,
Royal Orchard Middle School,
Brampton
"It was really useful and I'm so glad I came."
- Josleen,
Royal Orchard Middle School,
Brampton
"It was an amazing experience. I learned a lot and had fun. Thanks!"
- Grace,
Meadowcrest PS,
Brooklin
"I loved the intrinsic motivation and the stories. The activities were fun, engaging and meaningful."
- Sorrelle Bell,
Teacher,
Meadowcrest PS,
Brooklin
"It really helped you look inside yourself."
- Student
"It was more exciting than I thought"
- Student
