C r i t i c a l A c c l a i m
for Kid Culture in the Schools led by Joe Manthey
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"For his very useful perspective and information on the state of boyhood in our culture, my thanks to Joe Manthey of Petaluma, California, who leads the school-based training program Kid Culture in the Schools."
- MICHAEL GURIAN, author, family therapist, corporate consultant and lecturer, Spokane, WA
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"Great information."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"I learned that I need to focus more on what my son needs than where society places him."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"I appreciated the examples about the double standards and acceptance with sexism against boys and young men. Hearing this information endeared me even more to the needs of my sons."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"I wasn't aware of all the put downs of boys/males in popular culture."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"As a K-1-2 teacher I will work to celebrate "boy tendencies" as much as girl tendencies. Maybe allow a little mayhem once in a while too."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"I gained so much. I had no idea there were such physical differences between boys and girls."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"Excellent! Really made me think of my son and how the world views his gender. Confirmed a lot of what I felt he might feel."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"This presentation was very relevant to those of us who are or have been elementary public school educators with at-risk boys. Right on!"
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"I am grateful for the suggestions on brain-based teaching strategies."
- ATTENDEE, Why Boys Fail event, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"I noticed how responsive the audience was to you and some of the information, they were very engaged and seemed entertained. The presentation had a lot of good info presented through the multi media/ film clips. I don’t think I know of any better examples."
- CATHERINE DIAZ, School Improvement Facilitator, LAUSD
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"On behalf of the Sonoma County Literacy Coalition I want to
thank you for the summary presentation you gave yesterday morning. The
people who attended certainly thought the material presented was
relevant to their work and they have asked for a full presentation. We
will plan that for September. Thank you, again, for all of
your work and your presentation."
- BARBARA FISHER, Chair, Sonoma County Literacy Coalition
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"Thank you so much. Everyone really enjoyed you and the topic. I've recommended we try and get you every year!"
- SHERI CHLEBOWSKI, Program Coordinator, Petaluma Mother's Club
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"You have a very personable attitude; charming, easy to listen to. Thanks!"
- ATTENDEE, Petaluma Mother's Club, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"I appreciate the opportunity to hear this presentation. Every teacher should hear what Joe has to say."
- ATTENDEE, Napa County Office of Education Parent Workshop, Anonymous Evaluation Comment
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"Thank you very much for your presentation at our school staff meeting. I believe that it is critical for teachers to truly understand the functional differences of the boy and girl brains. Your presentation was stimulating and created quite a buzz around the campus. We wish you continued success in spreading the word."
- TOM SIPES, Director, Montessori Schools of Petaluma, CA
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"His program (Kid Culture in the Schools) helps people become aware of their own gender biases. Raised awareness of boy's issues can change the way we treat boys, what we expect of boys, and refine upon."
- JONNI CONWAY, Teacher, Jefferson Elementary School, Cloverdale, CA
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"Your facility with practical strategies as well as statistics from primary sources was impressive. Joe, you have done your research very thoroughly! I would recommend your Kid Culture in the Schools seminar to anyone, especially teachers or anyone working with children."
- BRUCE SCHMIDT, LCSW, Child Welfare Services, County of Sonoma, CA
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ "As a school counselor and a mother of a 12 year-old boy I’m realizing that this is just beginning to scratch the surface of these issues. Obviously there is a lot more material that needs to be reviewed. The ideas and issues presented are very thought provoking. I feel a new appreciation for boys in school and the community. I’m hoping that this will give me new insights to my son and the young boys I counsel."
- ATTENDEE, KCS In-service training annonomous evaluation comment ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
"Thank you...the boys (and girls) need you..."
- RHUENETTE L. ALUMS, Director of External Affairs, SBC, Sonoma, CA ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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