Mark Mainella should be
circuiting the public school system with his inspirational lectures that
compel us to take a relfective look at how we are doing our job. He's a
breath of fresh air in what is at times a stale environment.
George Zanotto
Van Arsdale High School
Brooklyn, NY
Mark Mainella knows motivation
and he inspires it in others. He has given me food for thought. I will
certainly take a critical look at myself with the aim of changing some of
my behavior, and becoming a more concerned and empathetic teacher.
Jennifer Clark
Van Arsdale High School
Brooklyn, NY
Powerful presentation
for both students and faculty. Mr. Mainella reaches the soul.
Lillian
DeSimone
Guidance
Counselor
I'm always impressed
when Mark tells our kids the truth--"Excuses are for
losers"--and they actually understand what he means. For some
students, excuses have become a way of life, and Mark's confrontational
rejection of that paradigm is powerful. Very cool!!
Lisa
Allen
Science Teacher
After I left the
assembly I thought about what was said for a while and I was proud to be
a teacher! I took my starfish, stuck it on my I.D. card and know I'll
make a difference. . . . even if it's one student at a time.
Todd
Gwaltny
Science Teacher
I thought the
presentation was excellent and I wish I had heard the speech when I was
a student at SHS.
Jennifer
Adrian
Science Teacher
I thought Mr. Mainella
did a superlative job. His presentation is hard hitting, timely, and
effective.
Joseph
Ciriello
Physical
Education Teacher
