The following are just a few of the thousands of quotes compiled from the evaluation sheets and letters of appreciation we have received. The writers can be reached in their respective schools in the Los Angeles area.
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Candice S. White, LA’s BEST: “The kids really, really enjoyed what they learned, and they were excited about the whole presentation. It was nice to see them all participating, and laughing because they were having fun. They think that Smarti is really funny! Kids who never participate in anything were answering questions, and being involved. It was nice to see.”
•Bobbie Betts, Coliseum St. School: “This has been an extraordinary experience for the children and myself – both educational and enjoyable. EXCELLENT! Thank you!”
•LA’s BEST, Allesandro Elementary: “We like the additional resources that La Vida offers. Works great with our Nutrition Health Network.”
•Ms. Reneshia Clark, New Mount Calvary Enrichment Center: “I feel the presentation as a whole was very age appropriate… After the presentation, about half brought a healthy snack! Also, the parents were excited.”
•Betty Jones/Ms. Fowler, Children R Us C.D.C.: “Excellent presentation and I can’t wait until she returns. She has stepped on my toes. I’m going to drink more water and less coffee!”
•Ms. Clark/Ms. Coulter, New Mt. Calvary Preschool: “Ms. Beard-Smith shared a lot of good information. She made me want to change my eating habits.”
•Ms. Mastin, Rm 8, Bonita Street School: “I try to spring health lessons in the classroom from what ‘Shorty’ teaches. Thanks!”
•L. Yamaguchi, Broadacres School: “Thanks for sharing your lessons. The students are learning about their health and how to respect their bodies. Reaching them at such a young age helps to develop good habit for life. Please continue to come to our school!”
•Kela Coulter, New Mt. Calvary Preschool: “Mrs. Beard Smith was very informative. I have learned a lot from her stories. Thank you La Vida Kids Club. Keep up the good work. When you leave, we are very aware of our body.”
•135th Street Elementary: “Excellent. You made a very difficult subject educational and entertaining at the same time. All my students enjoyed the program.”
•Janet Morgan, Cimarron Avenue Elementary: “With all the running noses, it was very helpful to have the explanation of colds vs. allergies. Thank you!”
•Carmen Santillon, El Sereno Elementary: “I really enjoy the live presentation. The presenter was very enthusiastic and enjoyable to watch. He should come again. He had the kids, attention the whole time. The story was informative, and the kids remembered the details. Great job!!!”
•Yvonne Collins, Broadacres Elementary School: “Great presentation. Helpful for “adults” as well as the students.”
•Jose Espinoza, Murdison Elementary: “The storyteller was great with the kids and his storytelling was fun and educational for the children. He did an exceptional job.” “As always presentation was superb. Relevant information shared with students and staff.”
•Carmi Chavaria,LA’s BEST, 15th Street School: “Kids loved the Song! & are introducing themselves as La Vida Kids Club members’ to me! Excellent. I love the LRAP – it will be used here regularly. Can’t wait until next time!” [LRAP – Listen, Respect, Ask, Participate, the LVKC pledge].
•Mr. Montes, Allesandro Elementary: “Presenter is enthusiastic and well informed. Great at getting the students’ attention and keeping it.
•LA’s BEST, Allesandro Elementary: “Very good. Best presentation so far. Good visuals for our kinder[garten] students. Students followed topic from beginning to end! Thank you!”
•Erica Aceves, Bridge: “Very good job, and I really liked the way the kids actually learned from the story.”
•Edlyn Flores, LA’s BEST, Kingsley Elementary: “… the whole topic was excellent and interesting. She knows how to keep all the students’ attention and shows good thing that the students need to learn.”
•Shannon Lopez, 2nd Street School: “Excellent presentation. Great enthusiasm. Thank you for always having patience.”
•Lucy Honorato, LA’s BEST Kingsley: “I like how you got the kids to participate.”
•Linda Bonilla/Claudia Garcia, Allesandro Elementary: “Denatl Hygiene is very important! Thanks so much for coming by and informing the kids. Your story and energy and great.”
•Lusana Cruz, LA’s BEST, 2nd St.: “Kids enjoy presentation and was very informative.”
•LA’s BEST, Griffin Elemenatary: “Great info for children of all ages. Thank you.”
•Veronica Guzman, LA’s BEST, Griffin Elementary: “Very involving. Good Job!”
•Rene, LA’s BEST: “Enjoyed it myself.”
•LA’s BEST, Allesandro Elementary: “Wonderful presentation, makes a difficult topic easier to understand for 2nd graders.”
•Tombulla, 112 St. Early Education Center: “Children response was excellent. PS (I was surprised to see a 2 or 3 year old answer a question she asked. The Storyteller is perfect. They really pay attention, to be so young. They ‘re showing us they really want to learn.”
•Christopher Picalo, Milton Place: “Children were extremely attentive. Instructor performed very well, knowledge of topic was exact.”
•Cynthia Salceda, LA’s BEST, Cabrillo: “Love the control and interest you had with the kids. Very informative at the kids’ level. Overall great!!"
•LA’s BEST, Allesandro Elementary: “The children and I continue to benefit from his presentations. We’d love to have him whenever possible.”
•Kwame James, Crescent Heights: “I’m stealing that “Gimme an L” stuff.”
•Gwendolyn Burt, Hyde Park: “Very interactive! Presenter made the program very interesting. Students were very involved.”
•Allesandro: “Very entertaining and informative.”
•Aida Salazar, Allesandro: “I like the way you use the different characters to make the stories memorable.”
•Euclid: “Very funny, but most important it was informative. Excellent response from students.”
•Allesandro: “Excellent presentation; presenter is energetic; students respond very well to him. Informative and fun!”
•Henderson, Hyde Park: “Excellent sense of humor which stimulated thinking and response.”
•Hyde Park: “The presenter is TERRIFIC.”
•Ms. Haire, Locke Elementary: “Very good presentation for kids and Teacher.”
•Trina Salazar, LA’s BEST, Griffin: “Great story and presentation. We should have more of these subjects that the children are unaware of.”
•LA’s BEST, Griffin: “Good job, very beneficial, learned new stuff I didn’t know before.”
•Lizette Rodriguez, Allesandro Elementary: “This was a great presentation for the kids, they really learned a lot about diabetes.”
•Mr. Sergo, LA’s BEST Griffin: “Different topics on health problems help kids understand things a lot better. Good job!”
•Al Duncan, Westminster: “Great presentation, I learned other methods to control the classroom level from making observations of the presentations.”
•Aida Salazar, Allesandro: “Excellent story teller. Loved the concepts taught.”
•Juan C., LA’s BEST, Bucanan: “Great storytelling, relates excellent[ly] with the kids.”
•Jeannette Wells, West Angeles Children Church: “This presentation is very good/informative for children and adults.”
•Judith Bautista, 2nd Street: “Awesome Presentation!!!!”
•Alex Cervantes, Bridge: “The story was very good for our kids. Kids learn so much when the story teller comes. They learn so much that they ask us so much questions.”
•Dr. Windmueller/Ms. Rau: “This was a great story! Very well done on a very important topic.”
•Hyde Park: “It was a great presentation.”
•Hyde Park: “A much needed presentation and information!!”
•Alex Flores, Buchanan: “Very interesting story. It had the children’s attention.”
•Mr. Andrews, Allesandro: “Excellent response from students.”
•Allesandro: “Great job! Very useful information.”
•Alisha Fierro, LA’s BEST, Cabrillo: “Great info about the heart!”
•Juan C., LA’s BEST Buchanan: “Good storytelling, relates extremely well with kids.”
•Jacqueline Lopez, Allesandro Elem: “Great topic. The students were all very excited. Excellent presentation.”
•Brenda Jewel, Hyde Park: “I think the presentation style is excellent because Mr. Smarti made the lesson about brushing teeth a lot of fun for the students. Great!”
•Ms. Thomas, Hyde Park: “Excellent Visual Aids.”
•Allesandro: “Students very extremely excited and cooperative with Mr. Smarti.”
•Alex Cervantes, Bridge: “Kids learn so much about the story teller. They enjoy it a lot. So kids now know how to keep themselves healthy now.”
•Everlean Jackson, West Angeles: “Held the children attention, very good participation.”
•Toumbulla, 112th Street EEC: “Excellent presentations every time by Taini.”
•Liz Holzer, Allesandro: “Great presentation and storytelling skill!”
•Cynthia Vega, Allesandro: “Love the story teller. Very enthusiastic.”
•Violet Ayala/Nicole Beckett, Raymond Avenue School, LA’s BEST: “I really enjoy La Vida program because it teaches the students in a fun way to stay healthy and have good hygiene. I would love to have other sessions here at Raymond Avenue.”
•S. Eklund, Ritter School: “This was excellent presentation on H20. I learned a lot also! Thanks.”
•Avalon Gardens School: “Amazing!”
•Ms. Vernon, Garr Child Care: “The kids just love it when you come out, also myself. We all learn so much about our Body, things we DID NOT know. Thank you so much. Keep coming back.”
•Ann Braithwaite, Willenberg Special Education Center: “Everything was ‘funtastic’…”
• Manuel Valencia, LA’s BEST, 15th Street Elementary: “… Excellent presentation. Would highly recommend La Vida Kids Club to other organizations/schools.”
•Miss Gerae Vernon, Garr Learning Institute: “I would like to have written information that was presented so that we may add it to our ‘lesson plan’… My desire is to have the presentation a little longer, time-wise.”
•Judy Lacken, Willenberg Center: “Presenter had a knack for telling the story at the children’ s level. They had a great time.”
•Ms. Seaberry, Leon Garr Child Care: “Excellent! Very, very good. Can’t wait until next month.”
•A. Smith, Bonita Elementary School: “ Good review before you began today’s lesson!”
•Akiko Nishio, USC SECE: “Thank you very much for energetic & excellent presentation all the time. Our children and all staff are always looking forward to seeing you. Each presentation is very organized and educative. I like all.”
•Gillman, Broadacres School: “Very informative and we always love the coloring books!”
•C. Hawk, Principal, West Athens Elementary: “Excellent. Thank you for your program.”
•Mrs. Hagood, Cimarron Avenue Elementary: “Excellent – students much enjoyed and were completely engaged.”
•Shirley Camacho, Baby Geniuses: “Everything is always excellent!”
•St. Columbkille School: “I liked the musical instruments and sounds used during the story. I liked the modeling of how to brush your teeth.”
•Tina Ellis, Learning Time: “Our children look forward to Story Time each month. Thank you so much for the time you spend at our school.”
•Smith, Bonita Street School: “Good cliffhanger – kids are excited about part 3. Thanks!”
•Mrs. Sandra Williams, Judson Day School: “I learned so much.” “It was real good story!” “Excellent story! Great smile!”
•Rondell Williams, LA’s BEST: “Keep coming back and letting the children know more about their body. They learnt a lot of stuff.”
•Gina/Blanca, Bushnell Elementary: “La Vida is very Educational for the children, they enjoy it and wish to see more of La Vida.”
•Ms. Mastin, Rm 8, Bonita Street School: “Material was perfect due to all the colds.”
•Judy Whatley, Substitute Teacher, LA Unified: “I didn’t know that the snot in colds and allergies was different!”
•Cindy Johnson, Garr Child Care: “I would like to thank La Vida for all of the important information I receive monthly. Shorty has been exceptionally encouraging…. I truly appreciate La Vida. God bless La Vida!”
•Woodcrest Elementary: “Nappi is very good with the kids. He keeps them engaged by using a lot of visuals and TPR [total physical response], which these children need.”
•Michele Flippen/Mrs. Preciado, St. Cecilia School: “The presenter is an excellent performer. He is full of energy and enthusiasm during his presentations. He has a true talent for these presentations. My children and I really enjoy and love it!”
•Cecilia of Loreto: “La Vida is very passionate when he speaks with the kids. We need more people like him… enthusiastic!!!”
•Hoover Elementary: "Vanessa is great with the kids. They ask when the next time will be. You have excellent staff."
•Mr. Slechter, Room 9, Bursch: “… You came to our school and brighten our day. I just wanted to drop you a few lines and hopefully brighten your day today. Thank you for your presentation…. The children loved the assembly. You held their rapt attention for the entire time. You work really, really well with children. You have a nice voice too! God bless you and La Vida! We look forward to your next visit.”
•Powell, Broadacres School: “Great job. Fun education!”
