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“It was after the final graduation day when I really noticed a significant positive change in my daughter’s general attitude and a new openness and willingness to talk with me and her siblings. It was as if some dark cloud over her had been lifted and she was again that happy-go-lucky, loving child that seemed to be slowly disappearing into upper middle school. She seems not only happier but more confident and able to roll with the punches of daily life in our house, now.”

“This is THE experience every parent has been searching for and wants for their child. Finally, someone has created it. Evren is a pioneer in leadership education and a truly innovative educator.  He is a new breed of teacher and role model to our children!”

“Evren, what a refreshing experience! Many of us that helped out were motivated by you to help our children as you have helped them. I am amazed by your energy and passion for what you do, and how you have shared it with the children and parents here in Luxembourg! We seriously needed that! My son has realized so many things in these last few days, and I believe that your program has changed the way he sees himself, and his impact on people in his life. What an incredible thing to learn at his age!”

“Some of the greatest gifts we can give our children are self esteem, resiliency, passion for life and a commitment to pay it forward and give back to those around us. The Leadership Academy provides the environment to nurture these gifts and bring them to a new level.”

“This is a program for life! These skills help kids make good choices for the long run.”

“My daughter feels like it was a life changing experience. Our children spend all day trying to fit themselves into a box; this program gives them the opportunity to step outside of that box. They share ideas and most of all emotions that are not commonplace for our society.”

“My daughter was so excited and passionate about the Academy – she really looked forward to participating in something that is so positive and healthy. It was so nice to see as a parent!”

“Great, Great, Great! Every kid should be required to complete this Academy!”

“I’m not very used to giving very positive, enthusiastic, comments.  But I
do think one is in order here.  This Academy has changed daughter in innumerable
ways.  I see it at home in her behavior, with her friends and it clearly
showed up on the soccer field last week when she took the leadership role in
her match. Thank you so much for putting in this effort and helping young adults
reach their potential.  She has never had a negative comment about this
program, which in teenager speak means it is really, really good. Thank you!!”

“My son seems truly inspired to make a positive difference in others lives. He seems willing to go above and beyond to take an active role in leadership.”

“My child came home SO excited after the first session. I hadn’t seen him this excited about anything in a long time.”

“Even the first day of The Academy will have such a positive impact on your child. I promise your child will WANT to attend and complete the entire Academy. This program doesn’t just include certain ‘types’ of kids or just all girls. There truly was every type of kid from my daughter’s 8th grade class: The athletes, the smart kids, the kids who tend to hang alone, the popular kids, etc. And it impacted every single one of them!”

“Thank you, Evren, for making the commitment to help our kids do something so positive! Please know how much we appreciate and value this program and of course your commitment to our kids.”

“We wanted to say THANK YOU for giving our son this opportunity to be part of such a great program!  Every time he comes home from the Leadership Academy he has a big smile on his face and talks to us about what went on that night.  It has been a life changing experience for him!”

“Our son has learned so much from this experience!  Every part of this program has given him something to carry with him and help him be happy and successful in life!  This Academy is inspirational! We can’t thank you enough!!”

“After it was over, our daughter spent a few days meticulously writing/painting many great inspirational quotes that apparently came up during the academy across one entire wall of her bedroom – a great way to learn and apply these lessons on a daily basis!”

“The Academy offers many opportunities for kids of all abilities to learn how to become a great leader in a non-threatening, fun environment. This is a very unique opportunity that no child should pass up. Aspects of this Leadership Academy may  have a far-reaching impact on your child and if you get the opportunity, enroll them. It is a place where they will be surrounded by good thoughts and positive thinking!”

“I was impressed with the variety of exercises that the kids participated in to come to their own conclusions and to learn firsthand about the value of being a positive leader. I liked the pace and the variety of ways to get the same message out — especially because everyone learns differently and the best way to a kid’s heart (and to adults in my opinion) is through fun, enjoyment, and a casual environment. The fact my son came home even talking about these in the first place means he had a blast! Incredible program!”

“I liked that The Academy expected the kids to arrive early, ready to start at the times the meetings were scheduled to begin! It perfectly modeled the lessons we are trying to instill in our children.”

“My daughter has been noticeably more thoughtful and observant about how full her life is and how she can make a difference.”

“For our son, who is not typically very involved, there were many signs that he had a really positive experience at the Academy…He was very positive about going to each session and had very high spirits after returning home! He wears the ELC shirt all the time and I’ve rarely known him to dress for ANY spirit day at school. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for creating such an enriching program.”

“We thank you very much for all of your hard work, dedication to all eighth graders and endless enthusiasm, all of which appear to have contributed to our son having a great experience!”

“I heard my daughter commenting about leadership qualities, recognizing some attributes in others during casual conversation. I also noticed a boost in confidence, a positive attitude about attending the academy, and positive comments from my daughter about the student group leaders she interacted with.”

“THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!  This program changed my son’s life and drastically improved our relationship. He is a different kid!”

“My daughter is really trying to see things in a much more positive light following the Leadership Academy. This is so important at this age! For example, she had a big test. Normally, she’d be a bit negative and not really confident. But this time she said, ‘I’m just going to try and think positive about it. I have prepared for it so I know I can do it’.”

“The last session in particular had a huge affect; my daughter came home on cloud nine; she felt good about herself and felt like she had been a part of something big. She seems willing to accept responsibility for the need to make a positive change. She truly arrived home inspired and aware.”

“My child came home SO excited after the first session. I hadn’t seen him this excited about anything in a long time.”

“He came home explaining a lot of the highlights to me — key here being — without my asking! I noticed also he spent a few more moments listening to my stories and looking me in the eye a bit longer than usual to give me time to vent on a few things to him — i.e. his listening skills were a a lot better than usual. Also he has been writing in his journal to review some of what he learned during The Academy!”

“This was so well-organized. Every single day of the Academy something unique was accomplished which contributed to the overall goal of the program.”

“The Leadership Academy was such a positive learning experience for my child. I hope it continues for many years so my younger children have the opportunity to participate as well!”

“This is a program for life! The skills, ideas and attitudes taught help kids make great choices for the short term and long run.”

“All the kids I have talked to LOVE the program.  My son actually used one of the positive quotes on me yesterday when I was in a funk.  Keep doing what you are doing as I think it is very effective.”

“Thank you for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our daughter.  She really enjoyed the Leadership Academy and will hopefully take her experience to the next level.  This program was incredible for her.”

“You are missing out on a very positive and resourceful experience for your child if they don’t get the chance to attend this program. The fruit of this experience will show immediately in your child’s current life and future.”

“Evren, I’m impressed with you and all your energy, commitment and enthusiasm for the kids.  It clearly rubs off and affects them greatly.  I can’t think of a better role model and teacher for our 8^th graders.”

“If we can be proactive and help our kids to know that they do have control over their lives, life doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. The Leadership Academy achieved this and more! It was amazing the transformation I see with my daughter’s attitude.”

“What a fabulous program.  My wife and I each spent some time in the back of the room during the different sessions, and we were amazed at the program content and the interest/excitement level of the students. We are VERY thankful that our son and so many other 8th graders were able to participate.”

“I just want to personally thank you for your commitment to our kids. There are so many reasons why this Academy is important. Our daughter LOVED the program and I can see what a positive impact it has made on her.”

“I can’t thank you enough for this amazing experience for our daughter!!!!! It has impacted her in a very visible way!”

“Evren, My daughter thoroughly enjoyed your Leadership Academy, and she thinks you are a very caring and inspiring teacher. So I wanted to let you know and thank you. Great teachers make a positive lasting influence, especially during the tricky, adolescent years. You’ve just done that!”