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I wanted to thank you personally for the session that you did at Monticello ISD today! I’m an intern in the Music program this year at Monticello & it’s my final year at UAM. Today was my first day in the school system & I can't think of a better way to have started it out. I was very uneasy starting my internship today. However, listening to your presentation on what’s effective, what kids want/need, etc. helped me to realize that I have all of those things…I need to mold them, but I have the passion for it, I have the desire to help kids excel, I have ideas about parental involvement & classroom management...I want & NEED to teach. I went into your session nervous & anxious, & I came out with more confidence in what was already inside of me that had just been pushed down a bit. In the rest of the day, I fell in love with the public school environment & am SO excited about the year to come & all of my years teaching to follow. I couldn't let the moment go without thanking you.
posted by
Tori on
8/13/2010
Thanks for coming today and sharing with our district!!!! Your presentation helped me refocus for the upcoming school year. I am the head junior football coach at the middle school and this is my 23rd year in education, all on this campus. We had a great football practice this afternoon; hopefully, my positive attitude helped contribute to that!
posted by
Kenny on
8/13/2010
I am an instructor at Pulaski Technical College and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed having you speak to us today. Thank you for a great start to our Fall semester! :)
posted by
Deborah on
8/12/2010
Mr. Paul sitting through motivational speeches is something I often find myself doing at places such as church and school, but to actually grab my attention and keep it, that's unusual...seeing you so pumped up and excited about what you do, even though you've had obstacles in your way, really inspired me to not just settle, but find what gives me that passionate drive to do something with my future I will love and can’t help but smile while I’m doing it!! All I guess I really want you to know is how inspired and thankful I am because of you and your speeches at Leadership Academy!!!
posted by
Jessica on
8/6/2010
I said all that I could to you that first day you gave a speech. Your optimistic approach to life is out of this world. Am still seeking balance...and once I find it...I'll be sure to add you to the list of those who inspire and I admire. :)
posted by
Taylor on
8/6/2010
Hey! I loved your speeches at L.A. this last weekend. They were really inspiring and heartfelt. I even teared up a couple of times. :)
posted by
Courtney on
8/6/2010
I really enjoyed hearing you speak at L.A. this past weekend!! I hope to hear you speak again.
posted by
Mariah on
8/6/2010
I enjoyed getting the chance to hear you speak again at SAU!
posted by
Caitlin on
8/6/2010
You were amazing as always!
posted by
Amanda on
8/6/2010
I really enjoyed the speeches that you shared with us at Leadership Academy!
I hope to be in your audience again sometime! God Bless You!!
posted by
Chynna on
8/6/2010
Hey this is Aerriel from SAU Leadership Academy! Everyone has been asking me about my "make today count" bracelet since I’ve been home!
posted by
Aerriel on
8/6/2010
So Glad I got to meet you and hear you Speak! Hope to hear you again!!
posted by
Makenzi on
8/6/2010
Hey Mr. Vitale! How's your uncle dance? I just want to thank you for everything this weekend. It's been great to listen to you speak over the last 3+ years. Expect to hear from me again, Mr. Vitale, and please keep the same energy that you put off to everyone! Once again thank you sir!
posted by
Michael on
8/6/2010
Thank you so much for your words of encourgement!! I enjoyed you and learned a lot from you this weekend!! Remember to stay AMPED up!!!
posted by
Megan on
8/6/2010
I really enjoyed your presentations! They were very inspirational! Hopefully I will be a leader again next year and get to hear you speak again! I hope you have a great week!
posted by
Cameron on
8/6/2010
Hey! We really enjoyed having you at SAU!! Thank you SO much for coming and being a part of the start of our amazing college experience! :D God Bless!
posted by
Kaylee on
8/6/2010
This is Shelisa from SAU Leadership Academy!!! And I just wanted to tell you that I absolutely loved your speeches!!! They were by far the best I have ever heard in my Life!!! Super glad that I got the opportunity to meet you and hear you speak!!! God has truly blessed you with this talent!!! God bless you and I hope you continue to be successful in your life!!!
posted by
Anastasia on
8/6/2010
I really enjoyed your thoughts on life!! You gave me some great motivation to stay positive when everything is going wrong!
posted by
Chase on
8/6/2010
You will never know how much I appreciate your wonderful talk. You are one of the best motivational speakers I've ever listened to, and I've heard a few!
posted by
Janet on
7/15/2010
Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your presentation today. It was the most motivational and attention-getting professional development I have experienced in a long time. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it!
posted by
Amy on
7/12/2010
Paul, I so enjoyed the training during the TASSP Leadership Retreat. So much of what I learned in our sessions was truly meaningful and relevant to what I do each day. I am passing your name along to two of our Assistant Superintendents who take care of scheduling our out of district speakers. I would like our district to contract with you in the future to provide leadership training and/or motivational training for our teachers. Again, I sincerely appreciated the conference and all you did to make the experience meaningful. You have truly found your purpose!
posted by
Traci Goodwin on
6/23/2010
Just wanted to say "thanks" for the great training you provided for us at TASSP during our retreat! It was truly "thought provoking" and something that I personally needed. You have an amazing talent and thanks for sharing that talent with each and every one of us!
posted by
Billy Pringle on
6/23/2010
Paul, Thanks for sharing with us at TASSP. I really appreciate all the information that you provided. You allowed me to reflect on the past and plan ahead to the future. Have a great summer!
posted by
Kareen Brown on
6/23/2010
Paul,
Thank you so much for the information. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed the time we spent with you this past weekend. You are inspirational. I have returned to campus with a continued sense of energy (although I’m certain people will want to slap me now!) and energy!
Thank you for sharing your time with us and I hope that you will allow me to call on you from time to time as a sounding board for suggestions and ideas.
Gwen
posted by
Gwen Perkins on
6/17/2010
You are the man. Thanks so much for the information. I love sharing ideas...I will give you credit. (Giggle)
Have a great summer!
posted by
Panette Kelch on
6/17/2010