Why MindOH! is Getting Rave Reviews

It works. One thing is for sure, you can't deny the power of experience. Take a moment to read and see what educators, parents, and most importantly, students are saying about the impressive results MindOH! is delivering across the country.

MindOH! has been broadcast throughout the Unites States and Canada on many local news stations. We have also had exposure on the national cable TV program, Tech TV, and were a featured guest on Michael Garfield's "The High-Tech Texan Talk Radio Show." MindOH!'s segment, by popular demand, has been re-broadcasted multiple times for listeners who have an interest in innovative use of technology.

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Student Video Testimonials

Hear from high school student Lesley Hernandez how she took control of her life and began making wiser choices. "I didn't listen. I was always making up excuses ... being rebellious."

 View Lesley's Video (Run time 5:34 minutes) >

Hear what middle school student Troy Bennatte had to say about being a bully and what he learned. "It helped me stop picking on little kids because it tells you pointers saying like to respect them and everyone should be treated equally."

 View Troy's Video (Run time 2:21 minutes) >

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Educator Video Testimonials 

If you have issues on campus such as bullying, creating academic success, creating a positive campus culture, improving relationships and communication between students and adults, reducing teacher workload or adressing student needs, then you'll want to watch these.

Dr. Bertie Simmons is a high school principal. For her, MindOH! has helped her in a number of ways, including dealing with a gang leader on campus, addressing student behavior problems and managing her time more effectively. 

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Juan Gonzales is an assistant principal at a middle school. Hear how MindOH! has helped Mr. Gonzales help a student stop bullying classmates, and how the program has helped him make his students feel more valued and validated.

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Dan DeLeon is a middle school principal. Learn how he uses MindOH! to track and address behavioral trends on campus, how MindOH! intervenes at the crucial, "teachable moment", and how his students report that they feel like someone is listening to their side of the story when they use MindOH!

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Shari Brown is a high school student referral center teacher. Learn from Ms. Brown how MindOH! has bridged the communication gaps with her students, and how the program has proven to be a huge time saver for her.

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Educator Audio Testimonials 

Educators have found they can rely on MindOH! programs to save time in the classroom by helping them listen to understand their students and provide another venue of communication.

Hear from Evelyn, ISS teacher and Student Services Specialist, about how the program has been effective as a positive approach and proactive tool that really gets kids to think critically about their choices. "The What's Up? module is fantastic! The kids love it! They feel that their part of the story is being heard. . .it's a preventive tool. . .[and it] promotes thinking about the situation."

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Mike Hylen, Principal, Francis Howell Union High School, shares how the program has been effective in teaching kids what they "should do" in respect and responsibility instead of only what kids "shouldn't do." In addition, the MindOH! program facillitates the staff efficiently working with students on problem solving instead of focusing primarily on disciplinary actions.

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Text Testimonials

The following text testimonials are divided in a way for you to select the specific topic, and to read and learn how educators are applying MindOH! in very specific ways to enhance their school environment.

Click on the topic areas below to expand and collapse the text testimonials:

Helping students tell their side of the story in a respectful way

"I think projects, programs, that give children a chance to articulate what they’re feeling, and in this case, to do it at a time when they’re finding it very hard to not be emotional about what’s happening with them is a very positive thing. I think it was very important that [the students] talked about the fact that once they had used [MindOH!], they never got in trouble again, they never had to come back and use it again. That says that it made them think about what they had done and that’s the most critical thing with middle school kids – it’s getting them to think about their actions, be more reflective about them, and here they have a tool to help them do that.” 
         — Dr. Susan Sclafani, Counselor to the U.S. Secretary of Education and Assistant Secretary, Office of Vocational and Adult Education

"This is an effective tool to reduce discipline problems. Students have an opportunity to express themselves and many then want to talk to someone about what is going on in their lives. This program has enormous potential as an early intervention strategy as well." 
         — Linda B., Principal, Texas

"Usually students don't trust enough to say what's really going on, but with MindOH!'s opportunity for them to tell their side of the story - they really let it all out. This program definitely calms them down. They usually come in here so mad that they can't even talk. But after doing the MindOH! program, they literally have a different face, they look calmer. And they write so many words. It shows that they actually are stopping and thinking about what they did and what happened. It's pretty amazing!" (Read the Furr High School case study.)
         — Lizette C., Assistant Principal Clerk, Texas


"I like that the students can work at their own pace. It is an excellent program for our older elementary students and for our younger students who have good reading skills."  
         — Dr. Neva Wilson, School Psychologist, Volusia County, Florida

Opening lines of communication

"Our campuses have been very happy with MindOH!. It has made a positive behavioral impact on the students we serve in our alternative education programs. It provides students with a non-judgmental, therapeutic forum in which to present their side of an issue. It provides staff with a useful tool for calming students down and preparing them for a meaningful conversation with adults. By using MindOH!, we have been able to stretch our counseling resources further during this time of fiscal constraint. Teachers and staff have been very proactive about using the program and even students have commented that they find it useful and it helps them see things from the perspective of their teachers and parents." 
         — Sean C., Senior Director – School Division, Texas

Helping sixth graders transition to middle school

"When kids who are mad and agitated are sent for discipline, they always come back from using MindOH! much calmer and willing to discuss specifics in a less emotional way. They are willing to look at the issues. They say things like, ‘I see what I did now. I see how I could have made a better choice.’ I don't have to deal with them trying to debate the issue. There's less confrontation. Before MindOH! there was a lot of time wasted while the kids tried to justify and argue about what happened. Now they are in a much better frame of mind to talk about things in a forthright way. That saves me time. It's helped the sixth graders with their transition from elementary school. The program helps them understand that at the middle school level, we expect certain behavior from them. No more temper tantrums or pouting." 
         — Jerry D., Assistant Principal, Texas

Enhancing character development

"I am seeing some impressive results. Students come in angry and after using MindOH!, they have calmed down a lot. I have never seen any positive results with one particular student who refuses to follow directions or take any responsibility for his actions. But after doing MindOH!'s ["What's Up: Student Incident Report"], he said, 'I really liked it. I feel much better.'. But more importantly than having calmed down, he said that, "after thinking and typing I realized I was the one (at fault)." Now that is impressive. He even said he was willing to apologize to the other students involved, which I facilitated happening. This would never have happened with this student without MindOH!" (Read the Furr High School case study.) 
         — Mario C., Assistant Principal, Texas


"Our teachers and staff promote a community of caring throughout the school. As one piece of the school's overall Character Education program, the MindOH! lessons help students reflect on their behavior and teach them how to be more responsible about choices they make. The various components of the multi-media program help engage students in learning about important values such as respect and handling conflict. They are gaining a better understanding of citizenship." 
         — Lynn L., Dean of Instruction, Texas


"For middle school students, interacting with a computer [when they are sent for discipline], is much better because they don't have their defenses up. When they first come into the computer lab, they are angry or tensed up. As they begin to work on MindOH!, you can see them relax. Their shoulders go down. Their hands relax. They walk out the door [for their meeting with the administrator] peaceful and calm. The program has a noticeably calming effect on them." 
         — Jane H., Teacher/Technologist, Texas


"I've noticed that the kids calm down on MindOH! One boy was so angry he wouldn't talk before he sat down to the computer. After he finished the program he wasn't angry anymore. He just wanted to know when he could go to lunch." 
         — Janet C., Secretary to Assistant Principal, Texas


"As an administrator with a background in behavior management, this program is great, and the students really respond to the technology-based delivery. Especially when combined with a loving professional staff, this program can be a very effective tool in improving discipline." 
         — Glori M., Alternative School Assistant Principal, Florida

Developing best practices

"We have a number of plans to familiarize our staff and students with MindOH!. I plan to set aside time at the beginning of the school year where teachers can bring their classes into our computer lab to go through the MindOH! Life Skills Series together. Then, students and faculty will be comfortable with the MindOH! interface when using it as part of the discipline process. We also plan on presenting MindOH! to Burbank's parents."
          — Geri R., Campus Educational Technologist, Texas

Helping students calm down emotionally

"I am seeing some impressive results. Students come in angry and after using MindOH!, they have calmed down a lot. I have never seen any positive results with one particular student who refuses to follow directions or take any responsibility for his actions. But after doing MindOH!'s ["What's Up: Student Incident Report"], he said, 'I really liked it. I feel much better.'. But more importantly than having calmed down, he said that, "after thinking and typing I realized I was the one (at fault)." Now that is impressive. He even said he was willing to apologize to the other students involved, which I facilitated happening. This would never have happened with this student without MindOH!" (Read the Furr High School case study.) 
         — Mario C., Assistant Principal, Texas

"For middle school students, interacting with a computer [when they are sent for discipline], is much better because they don't have their defenses up. When they first come into the computer lab, they are angry or tensed up. As they begin to work on MindOH!, you can see them relax. Their shoulders go down. Their hands relax. They walk out the door [for their meeting with the administrator] peaceful and calm. The program has a noticeably calming effect on them." 
         — Jane H., Teacher/Technologist, Texas


"I've noticed that the kids calm down on MindOH! One boy was so angry he wouldn't talk before he sat down to the computer. After he finished the program he wasn't angry anymore. He just wanted to know when he could go to lunch." 
         — Janet C., Secretary to Assistant Principal, Texas

General Comments on the Series

"I have found the MindOH! products to be excellent. They are user friendly and teach valuable lessons."
         — Pat O'Brien, Washington


"As a tutor and mother of six children, it is obvious to me that this program should be in all schools. While we see academics being downgraded and diluted, it is more important than ever to help children to be internally motivated."
         — Deneice Oroszvary, Pennsylvania


"MindOH! is AWESOME. As a motivational speaker to high school students, I see the powerful effect this kind of program can have on students. They are meeting the students where the students are comfortable and in the process they are getting them excited about being on track. FANTASTIC!!"
         — Stu McLaren, Ontario


"What wonderful tools, innovative concepts, and visionary leadership MindOH! is offering! Having been a teacher for 17 years, I appreciate the challenges of helping kids from a wholistic perspective. MindOH! offers solutions to an important part of children's growth and education which compliments and adds to what school systems offer."
         — Mary Corntois, New Jersey


"I work in education reform, and I tell people all the time, "schools won't be fixed until society is fixed, because the same problems are present in both." MindOH! is helping to make people whole, and from there, anything is possible. It is increasingly evident that humanity requires a human group-approach to solving our problems, MindOH! brings the human touch to life for kids."
         — Cally Robyn Wolk, Rhode Island


"Every school administrator should open their eyes and look at MindOH! It is truly a product that can make a difference for our children." 
          — Richard Scruggs, Texas


"I fully support the mission of MindOH! As someone who has worked in "tough" schools where communication can break down quickly, the MindOH! tools sound like a brilliant way to help kids and families."
          — Janet Luongo, Connecticut 


"As a clinical psychologist for 25 years, I applaud MindOH for filling a desparate need in our culture. Its use in schools and in homes has the potential to significantly improve the quality of communication in those settings. Essentially, this model would be effective EVERYWHERE. The possibilities are endless. Add in the enlightened perspective and you have a remarkable product to improve the lives of anyone it touches."
         — Michelle Rabin, Ph.D., Oregon