These testimonials are from schools where Dave Street, the founder of The mission of D Street Outreach Programs Inc. has presented his programs over the years. Some of these testimonials were given to Dave in person, some were sent to him as emails and some came to him in written letters from the named individuals.
Dear Mr. Street,
I want to thank you for your outstanding presentation. It was enjoyed by the students and even by the staff. It was a presentation that was needed and a perfect culmination of the guidance lessons that we were having over the previous months. The children were attentive and eager to participate in the program.
The best indicator of this success of the program was while speaking to a student in one of our counseling sessions; he remembered what you said to do when you find yourself in trouble. This tells me that he was paying attention and received some useful information that will stay with him.
Once again, thank you and please keep up the good work! Please put us on your mailing list to receive information about any of your new programs.
Sofia Rose
School Counselor
Edward W. Kilpatrick School
Paterson, NJ
“You hit a home run with your character Education assembly. Our students were attentive, engaged and truly inspired by your words. People such as yourself know the meaning of the word “respect”, and how it is very much a part of all aspects of life.
Ms. Denise Llyod, Respect Chairperson
John W. Dodd Middle School, Freeport, NY
“Dave, I just wanted to send a thank you again for a fine presentation. During lunch today, students approached me with their positive views of the presentation.”
Mr. Dave Davenport
Guidance Counselor
Glassboro High School
“Dear Mr. Street,
Hello ! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your fabulous character education presentation that you performed at Lindenwold school number five on March 12, 2004. The show was great, and the children enjoyed it immensely”
Ms. Cyndi Gibbons,
School Counselor
Lindenwold School #5
“A super job. He was engaging for the entire presentation. The students loved it.
Mr. Bob Jack
Principal
Ridgefield High School
“Dear Dave,
Thank you so very much for your inspirational talk on anger. You kept the sixth grade students, teachers and counselors in rapt attention. You delivered a powerful message on the consequences of acting out your anger and provided a positive outlet for such anger by encouraging all of us to good for others...I know for many of them(the students) you made a difference.”
Sincerely,
Regina T. Gilbert
Teacher
West Hempstead Middle School
“Thank you for presenting the Character Education program to the students of Arthur P. Schalick High School. It was worthwhile and informative. The staff and students were impressed with your message.”
Ms. Nancy Schumacher
Vice Principal
Arthur P. Schalick High School
Pittsgrove, New Jersey
"A great job. Dave delivered an extremely powerful message to our students. He really taught the students how to redirect their thoughts and actions in a positive way."
Mr. Tom Kersting
Student Assistance Counselor
Bergen County Technical Schools
“Thank you for your inspiring presentation. You provided all of us here at Woodbridge Vo-Tech with new skills and ideas about managing anger and realizing our social potential.”
Mr Anthony Sapio, LSW
School Social Worker/Special-Needs
Woodbridge Vo-Tech
“We have a challenging population, so I was stunned at how Dave kept their rapt attention the entire time. What a great program!”
Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
Social Studies Supervisor
Lindenwold Public Schools
“It was a wonderful program.”
-Ms. Linda Wilson
Grant School PTO
“I highly recommend Mr. Dave Street’s program. His positive approach and distinctive tactics allow students to challenge their negative energies into positive forces, creating more opportunities and more healthy, stable lives for themselves. The combination of both theater and education in Dave Street’s program is truly powerful.”
-Christine Grossman
Substance Awareness Counselor
Keyport High School/Keyport Central School
"Dave Street gives a wonderful presentation to reach at‑risk students and help them to recognize their anger and the power they have to change their personal and environmental worlds in a positive light."
Ms. Karen Vespignani
President
Alternative Education Association Of New Jersey
“Dave Street’s Program presents a simple yet revolutionary challenge to all...to convert anger into positive action. Pass it on !!”
-Ms. Marge Redling
Music/Drama Teacher
Visitation Academy
Paramus
“Dave reached the audience with real life situations that will help them to be positive, productive citizens.”
-Mr. Robert Ostrove
Former Principal
Lakewood Middle School
These are real quotes from students given to Dave. Because most of these students are under the age of eighteen, their identities are kept anonymous.
“Dave said things that people needed to hear.”
“Dave Street- You helped a lot of people. Thanks 4 the wake up call. I hope you change lives in other schools. Hope you come back.”
“Dave Thanks 4 coming to our school. I learned a lot from u. I hope u come back.”
“Dear Mr. Street,
Thank you for coming to our school. We really appreciate your kindness. I learned a lot of things about you. I learned that I have to be respectful of other people. Thank you.”
“Dear Dave Street,
Hello Mr. Dave Street. Thanks for the anger management lesson. It really helped me get along better with others. So far it has really helped me and I haven't gotten in as much trouble. I really appreciated it. Thank you again.”
“Dear Dave Street,
Thank you for coming to our school, we appreciate the message of respect you were showing us. There were a lot of issues about respect that you covered, which will help us in the real world. We liked what you were saying about the three stages if you’re in anger.
We know that your techniques will come in handy one day, and looking back we can use the stages, and it will be successful. We really took into consideration your lesson and we thank you once again for taking the time to come to our school, and share your knowledge.”