What Educators are saying about...
Assembly Programs & Professional Development
“Thank you for a fantastic presentation at our Dignity Day Expo. Kids loved it! My colleagues were amazed at how your music grabbed students and your message seeped in. They left singing your songs (especially Compasión). Your music was so engaging and your message incredibly relevant!”
Craig Dreves, History and English Teacher
Rye Middle School
Rye, New York | Grades 6-8
"The emotional message and high level of music in Stand Up! Speak Out! hit a home run with all staff and students, across our wide range of grade levels. Bravo, Susan Goodman!"
Dr. Jack Carr, Principal
GAMP: Girard Academic Music Program
Philadelphia, PA | Grades 5-12
"As the Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC), I deal with harassment, intimidation and bullying. During the Week of Respect, Susan presented Stand Up! Speak Out! What a great program! Students really enjoyed the music and the lyrics. Many were moved by this presentation and approached teachers and myself [afterwards] to discuss their own difficulties. This is a great program to use at any grade level. Well done, Sooz!
Michele Klamerus, Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC), Anti-Bullying Specialist (ABS)
Becton Regional High School
East Rutherford, NJ | Grades 9-12
"This is a 'MUST SEE' performance! Thank you for a wonderful presentation and for sharing a powerful message about the obligation we all have to Stand Up! Speak Out! against bullying. Your music is inspiring! The words to your songs convey a clear understanding to students that bullying is unacceptable. We were so lucky that you were able to come back to our school for a second time. Kudos!"
Mr. Pedro Garrido, Principal
Ms. A. Travelli-White, Guidance Counselor
Anna L. Klein School
Guttenberg, NJ | Grades K-8
“Sooz' presence, her performance, her message all combined to communicate and illuminate the value of standing up and speaking out in support of diversity, individuality, community and creativity. Her program was inspirational and educational for staff and students. She enhanced our Peace Day experience exponentially and we hope to make her an integral part of our annual Peace celebrations.”
Karma Cloud, Art Teacher and Peace Day Organizer
Lincoln School
Newark, NJ | Grades K-8
“It was an energetic, rewarding and inspiring presentation. Susan’s interaction with the students was lively and informative. It embodied our efforts to enhance a peaceful environment at Lincoln School and beyond. With her gleeful reminders to the students, this will encourage them to continue to Stand Up! and Speak Out! for Peace." Thank you for taking part in our celebration of peace."
Ms. Guilford, Grade 3 Teacher
Lincoln School
Newark, NJ | Grades K-8
"Thank you for a wonderful performance. The students were so engaged and learned from the messages passionately portrayed through your music. It was enjoyed by all, the students, teachers, and myself."
Robert Giangeruso, Principal
Jefferson School
Lyndhurst, NJ | Grades K-8
Assembly Programs & Professional Development
“Thank you for a fantastic presentation at our Dignity Day Expo. Kids loved it! My colleagues were amazed at how your music grabbed students and your message seeped in. They left singing your songs (especially Compasión). Your music was so engaging and your message incredibly relevant!”
Craig Dreves, History and English Teacher
Rye Middle School
Rye, New York | Grades 6-8
"The emotional message and high level of music in Stand Up! Speak Out! hit a home run with all staff and students, across our wide range of grade levels. Bravo, Susan Goodman!"
Dr. Jack Carr, Principal
GAMP: Girard Academic Music Program
Philadelphia, PA | Grades 5-12
"As the Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC), I deal with harassment, intimidation and bullying. During the Week of Respect, Susan presented Stand Up! Speak Out! What a great program! Students really enjoyed the music and the lyrics. Many were moved by this presentation and approached teachers and myself [afterwards] to discuss their own difficulties. This is a great program to use at any grade level. Well done, Sooz!
Michele Klamerus, Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC), Anti-Bullying Specialist (ABS)
Becton Regional High School
East Rutherford, NJ | Grades 9-12
"This is a 'MUST SEE' performance! Thank you for a wonderful presentation and for sharing a powerful message about the obligation we all have to Stand Up! Speak Out! against bullying. Your music is inspiring! The words to your songs convey a clear understanding to students that bullying is unacceptable. We were so lucky that you were able to come back to our school for a second time. Kudos!"
Mr. Pedro Garrido, Principal
Ms. A. Travelli-White, Guidance Counselor
Anna L. Klein School
Guttenberg, NJ | Grades K-8
“Sooz' presence, her performance, her message all combined to communicate and illuminate the value of standing up and speaking out in support of diversity, individuality, community and creativity. Her program was inspirational and educational for staff and students. She enhanced our Peace Day experience exponentially and we hope to make her an integral part of our annual Peace celebrations.”
Karma Cloud, Art Teacher and Peace Day Organizer
Lincoln School
Newark, NJ | Grades K-8
“It was an energetic, rewarding and inspiring presentation. Susan’s interaction with the students was lively and informative. It embodied our efforts to enhance a peaceful environment at Lincoln School and beyond. With her gleeful reminders to the students, this will encourage them to continue to Stand Up! and Speak Out! for Peace." Thank you for taking part in our celebration of peace."
Ms. Guilford, Grade 3 Teacher
Lincoln School
Newark, NJ | Grades K-8
"Thank you for a wonderful performance. The students were so engaged and learned from the messages passionately portrayed through your music. It was enjoyed by all, the students, teachers, and myself."
Robert Giangeruso, Principal
Jefferson School
Lyndhurst, NJ | Grades K-8