"Wow,
MK! What an impact you had on our students! As an
example, I have Cesar in my office right now. He
says: "Thank you for inspiring me with those words
of greatness. You have helped me realize that I
can pull through any obstacles that get in my
way. Now I know that even in the toughest of times
you can pick yourself right up again." MK, I have
never heard a middle school student speak with the
enthusiasm and resolve that this young man just
expressed to me. He is on fire and he is going to
make things happen. I can't wait to see how much
he improves. I am so glad our school is on the
8 to Great
path! Thanks for all you do!"
Jim Greydanus, Principal,
Bangor Middle School
"I use the tools and vocabulary
of
8 to Great every
day in my role as principal. I am so grateful for
the process Mary Kay offers to all of us in education."
Angela Leifeld, Principal, Conestoga MS
"One of the goals in our
building was to assist ninth graders as they
transitioned to the high school. We had a
program, Overcoming Obstacles, that was not really
meeting our needs. After listening to MK Mueller
talk about 8 to Great,
we decided to incorporate it as part of our ninth
grade curriculum for transitioning. The program
has really help solidify what we do with ninth
graders. It really helps students see the big
picture and set attainable goals."
Pat Nauroth,
Superintendent, South Sioux City
"Everyone I talked to after you left was
impressed with the training and the material in
the curriculum. I personally am glad that
I went through the training and will look for
ways to do more at South Sioux City High
School."
Ed Akins, Principal, SSCHS
"8
to Great
is a tremendous program that is powerful,
popular, and extremely easy to use. Our
students and staff are engaged and excited. The
program has had a very significant impact on the
culture and climate of our school.”
Dr. Kent Mann,
Principal, Grand Island Sr. High
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Faculty:
"A semester into the program, I have lots of students
coming in after school to share ideas or to talk more about an 8
to Great activity we've completed. Last week we reviewed
High-Way 2: Risk. Afterwards, I was presented with poems written by students,
quotes found, even a little brother who can break dance (he’s five). It was
so much fun that I shared all those things this week with the entire student
body. That's what I call a great week!!"
Rick Marez, Counselor, Gering High School
"What I really like about 8 to Great from a teaching perspective is the constant and
quick support. Many other "systems" have really good instruction but no follow up, no where to go with questions. Not true with 8 to Great!"
Cheryl Aubery, Teacher, Adams Central HS
"After we had Mary Kay come in and talk to
the team, we had a new level of motivation and knew
we could make it to state this year (which we did.)
We are so grateful for her message."
Rick Blackwell, Volleyball Coach, Xavier HS
"I strongly recommend the
8
to Great program to all high schools. The
students are using what they have been taught and
so am I. It's a great reminder on how to live life!
I wish I would have had such a program in high school
for all the positive thinking it brings!
"
Amber Upton, English teacher, Skutt HS
"The
8
to Great concepts have changed my daily
outlook and life significantly, even more than attaining
a masters degree in counseling. I decided to get into
high school counseling to help teens with their everyday
problems and concerns. This program does that and
more!"
Sue Walsh, Counselor, Bryan HS
Students:
"I tried everything to stop fighting. I went
to classes, took medications, you name it. It wasn't
until this program that I found out how to change."
James Lawson, 11th grade
"My notebook was covered with
everything that we learned. This program saved my
life."
Andrea N. Wolf, 11th grade
"Before this program, college
wasn't even a dream. Now I know that I can and will
be successful at it. Thank You!"
Tiwanda Holmes, Geneva Rehab Center
"I've realized I've been trying
to make other people happy instead of myself. Now
I have the tools to change that."
Zach Bronstein, 10th grade
"This program teaches real life
lessons. It should be required for graduation from
high school."
Ricky Billings, 12th grade Alternative HS Student
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"MK's books offer invaluable
exercises for people who want to take an active part
in working on their development. This is a work I
am happy to recommend enthusiastically."
Nathanial Branden,
author of the best-seller "The
Psychology of Self-Esteem"
"I believe that what you have
created here could change the world."
Tonnie Wolfe, RN and Life Coach
