Testimonials

on Living Values Applications

"There are many band-aids in the market today; Living Values is a program of integrity and self-reflection for the whole child."

Cristina Casanova, Former Citywide Coordinator for Professional Staff Development,
New York Board of Education, New York, USA

  " Living Values Activities for Children Ages 8-14 is a book that has the capacity to help schools be centres of excellence.   This has been the very positive effect that Living Values: An Educational Programme has had on West Kidlington School in Oxfordshire, UK.   Through its influence the school has become an international model of good practice by working with Living Values to underpin the school's life and work.   Values education has both raised standards and enabled pupils to develop as well balanced citizens.

Neil Hawkes, Oxfordshire's Senior Adviser for the Development of a Values Based Approach to Teaching and Learning, Former Headteacher,
West Kidlington School, Oxford, UK

"This book is an essential tool to implement values teaching.   It creates positive change for children and educators.   No school should be without it."

Penny Morris, Kindergarten Teacher,
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, USA

"Our girls love doing the Living Values Activities and are enriched by them.   The counselors, mentors, and teachers not only enjoyed the LVEP Educator Training but became more effective with the students."

Nellie Caudillo Kaniski, Counselor, Santa Ana College, President of MANA of Orange County,
a National Latina Organization

"There has been so much improvement. My students grew in self-confidence, awareness of the world and ability to relate to each other respectfully. Instead of talking about other students, they began really talking to each other. LVEP made the most difference with the marginalized, antagonistic students."

Susan Hustad, 3 rd Grade Teacher,
Long Beach, California, USA

And, a few comments from participants at the August 2005 LVEP Education Training in Seattle, in response to the question: "What did you enjoy the most?"

"Building trust and allowing us to be ourselves."

". . . working on activities, sharing ideas and resources."

". . . your calm and comfortable presentation style."

"The videos, the appreciative inquiry, the group work, the gentle spirit of it all"

"That is like asking if I require food, water, sleep or shelter to survive. I enjoyed all."

"Working with like-minded educators that understand the importance of values in education and everyday life."

"Meeting others with common interest, nature walk, etc."

"Being given time and space to reflect with others and alone. Beautifully balanced!"