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“Your program was outstanding! The fact that it correlates
with education standards, places special emphasis on the writing process
and that the messages were conveyed in person by the author through
books, skits and music had a visible impact on me and everyone else
in attendance…
Jose Huizar, President, Los Angeles Unified School District Board
of Education
“I
would like to thank you for your presentation at the 2006 Personal
Finance Seminar for Professionals …. Your presentation, “How
to Teach Kids to Save – 15 Easy Strategies / Kids and Money,”
was excellent and well receive by participants. They found the information
was most useful to them personally and professionally.”
Jinhee Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist,
University of Maryland, Maryland Cooperative Extension
“Thanks so much Sam. It was great to have something truly
valuable to give to my grandson when I came home (from the NTCT Building
Prosperity for Working Families conference). He has had us read
the book several times already and loves the CD. We are going
to introduce it to our EITC Task Force at our next meeting.”
Margret J. Aros, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), Program
Manager
“Sammy,Yesterday was yet another phenomenal event. We
counted a total of 106 children and all of the 200 chairs available
were occupied. We even had some folks standing. It
was brilliant… everyone left feeling fantastic. It
was so wonderful to stop and speak with so many parents and a few
teachers in attendance who really appreciated everything OVTA and
Sammy and you did for them. The Principal, Dr. White, was also
extremely pleased with the outcome. In fact, she was elated
to see us adapting the program to meet the needs of our Spanish-speaking
parents. Again, my heartfelt thanks for your genius.”
Mónica Mora, Executive Director, OC West United Teachers,
California Teachers Association
“Thanks so much for the visit. It was really great.
The kids all loved it and our staff is still talking about it and
they only saw you guys!”
Barbara D’Andrade, Northwest Federal Credit Union, Outreach
Manger
“Barbara, I just wanted to tell you again how much we enjoyed
the assembly. Many children said it was the best assembly ever.
They were so excited when I delivered their books this afternoon.
Thank you and Juri for making this happen.”
Lucinda Romberg, Principal, Dranesville Elementary
“…As you could probably tell, the children and teachers
thoroughly enjoyed your visit. Many of the teachers commented that
you were the best Author we have had here at Hermosa View.”
Karen Guerrero, Librarian, Hermosa View School, Hermosa Beach,
CA
“Renick’s presentation nicely mixes lessons on saving,
reading and writing. If you can count money and you can read and write
those are two factors in being successful in life. Tips on writing
mean more when they come from a professional. Sometimes hearing it
from a real published author who can make it exciting for kids, is
real important.”
Riverside Press Enterprise, John McCombs, Principal, Emerson Elementary,
Riverside, CA
“We've already received very positive feedback about your presentation:
“The presenter got the students very involved through lots of
participation. Very enthusiastic! Mr. Renick had the students
totally engaged. His books focus on reading strategies to increase
comprehension."
Dr. Kirk Nicholas, Principal, Tully Knolles Elementary
“…the presentation enriches the skills being developed
in reading and math. Further, it is an opportunity for children to
develop their character.”
Ramon Zavala, Principal, Walnut Elementary, Baldwin Park (BP),
CA
“Thanks Sam and Sammy. What a great time I had and I am getting
kudos about the program and many thank yous. You two made me look
GOOOOOOD!”
Bonnie Andresakes, Ft. Belvoir Federal Credit Union
“I
was flooded with students the rest of the day who could not stop talking
about him (Sammy Rabbit). Mrs. Serenil and her students were amazed
that an actual, real-live author came to their classrooms to share
his story. What a tremendous motivator for them! …I know you
gave the students an experience they will not soon forget. You have
opened up a whole new world to them, the world of being an author
as well as the world of making saving a habit…
Irene Lessem, Principal, Van Nuys Elementary, Van Nuys, CA
“I actually attended the NYIB conference this past summer and
I was really impressed by your presentation that you gave to us.
I found that we needed some energy to bring to our department and
we had decided to use your materials to voice the importance of saving
and setting goals. I also decided to use the song in almost
all of my elementary classrooms when giving our credit union membership
presentations. I then decided to use the cd as well for our
kick-off assembly and so far in my 2 elementary schools, I have had
a fantastic response, the students seem to love it.”
Cherie Good, CP Federal Credit Union, Financial Education Representative
"Students were captivated by the enthusiasm and by the story
that was being played out in front of them. What a wonderful way model
to model to students how valuable writing and saving can be…
It’s not often you see such valuable work performed in such
a professional manner.”
Mary Norris, Principal, Potrero Heights Elementary, San Gabriel,
CA
“…I think your approach with Sammy is not only innovative,
but refreshing!”
Patti Robidart, Social Security Admin. Deputy Regional Commissioner
The Texas Jump$tart Coalition is proud to be a continued supporter
of It's a Habit! Company, Inc. and "Sammy the Saver".
Their creation of delivering educational messages to our youth is
very innovative and has proven to be quite successful. Whether
your children are singing "for every dollar, save a dime..."
or being entertained and educated by "Sammy the Saver",
you know that they are being empowered to save and make wise financial
decisions. The catchy tune, "Get in the Habit", has
become my 5 year-old brother and sister's absolute favorite - they
know every word!
Courtney Nickles, Chairwoman of the Texas Jump$tart Coalition,
Associate Director of the Texas Credit Union Foundation
“…Your presentation was engaging, educational and very
entertaining...”
Justin R.Weiler, nuVision Financial Federal Credit Union, Business
Development Officer
“...My students really enjoyed what you had to say and the activities
that you did with them. They were extremely impressed with you…
It is like a dream come true for students to meet a REAL author! I
can’t say enough about how much my students enjoyed your visit.
They couldn’t stop talking about you for days!”
Mary Lou Ortiz-Jamieson, Educator, Allison Elementary, Pomona,
CA
“…The kids definitely retained the messages from the first
week because they remembered the words of the song and the chapter
titles of the first book. They enjoy the interactive
method of predicting the chapter titles. I like that the presentation
focuses on more than just saving money, but also the importance of
reading, the importance of communicating, the importance of believing
in oneself and believing that dreams can come true (with goal setting,
plans and hard work!). The kids are learning a lot...and they
all want all of the books, the CD, and the poster! We'd love
to have you doing some ongoing financial education here with the students.
Gretchen Ekerdt, Educator, South Central LAMP, South Central Los
Angeles, CA
“…Sammy
captivated and had the attention of ALL the audience, from the shyest
kindergartener to the coolest fifth grader as well as all of the adults.”
Maritza Del Razo, CORAL Site Coordinator, YMCA After School Programs
“Your program is so unique… we’d really love to
help you promote it…Sammy is a kid magnet…”
Peggy Jackson, Borders Books and Music, Area Marketing Manager
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