Testimonials on Maureen as a presenter and/or motivational speaker

• “Full of beauty and spirit – you give gifts of laughter, joy, compassion, acceptance, love and care.”
• “You provided the spark I needed; you are a wealth of information.  I wish you could have spoken longer.”
• “That terrific presentation that you put on for the parents was fun for both the parents and the children.  This is just the encouragement the families need to enjoy their children through music and movement.”
• “What came through in your presentation is your commitment to children, families and the community.  I love how you shared the importance of teaching children to care, share and peaceably solve problems.”
• “I’ve learned so much from you.  Thank you for allowing me to enter your wonderful world of creativity.  I love who you are and all the incredible things you do with your life.”
• “As I was listening to her, I found myself feeling compassion and laughter, mixed together, all in an entertaining presentation.”
• “Maureen was able to show me the incredible tenacity that we all possess in a comfortable, humorous conversational style.”
• “I admire Maureen for her ability to tell a story that teaches while it entertains.  She is an excellent speaker and teacher.”
• “She transforms some of the hardest things we face in life into laughter and wisdom; what a gift!”
• “You brought us joy and hope with your sharing.”
• “Maureen is an awesome individual, a brilliant woman and someone I admire.”
• “I sure learned a lot from her positive outlook and perseverance in every situation.”
• "I have never met a person who has touched me so deeply and given me so much inspiration and determination on life.”

Testimonials from a Communication Workshop

• “Your communication presentation was outstanding!  I now watch every word I say; it’s helped me to slow down and think before I speak, esp. to my family.”
• "Your presentation was informational, fun, inspirational and challenged me to look at how I interact with others in a new light.”
• "You have empowered me and I am excited.”
• “Lots of laughter and food for thought.”
• “Maureen’s presentation style was effective because she used great examples and stories to teach us how we can be better communicators.”
• “I feel excited and energized to work at becoming a compassionate communicator!

Testimonials from Clown Ministries

• “Through her sensitive spirit, OOCHEE the clown got the biblical message across with lots of fun.”
• “You impacted us all.”
• “You showed how God uses people to be ambassadors here on earth.”
• “OOCHEE left the people with thought-provoking ways to express their faith.”
• “The clown performance proved to be one of the most successful programs in sharing the gospel with the children.”
• “OOCHEE the Clown led a memorable and powerful service.  She drew a congregation into Christ’s presence through a God-anointed ministry.”
• “Joyful and inspirational!”
• “Maureen aka OOCHEE, has a remarkable creative ability in communicating with children, using tricks, to bring a strong and positive message to children and adults alike.”

Testimonials from Clowning at Ground Zero (NYC)

• Fireman John on Sept 11, 2002: “The clowns were here; they saved my life.”
• A survivor interviewed on Sept. 11, 2002: “I wasn’t sure how I was going to get through today. But a couple of days ago I ran into some clowns and they gave me hope. I’m going to make it.”

Testimonials from Clown Assemblies

• “The clowns modeled the message that bullying is not allowed or tolerated through fun, tricks and laughter.”
• “There was not one behavior problem during the show; it kept the children’s attention the entire time.”
• Hear the testimonial from a ParaPro who talks about the feedback from the kids after the Bloomin' Buddies Assembly
• “This funny show delivers a very valuable message that teaches children in a fun way.”
• “Bloomin’ Buddies” offers children and adults the opportunity to interact with and learn about bullying prevention in a fun, creative and safe manner.”
• “Children really do understand the causes of and the strategies for preventing bullying better, because of the assembly.”
• "The clown assembly was funny, entertaining and educational.”
• “The novel format made an impression on the children that will last all year.”
• “Our students loved the clowns and grasped the importance of treating everyone with respect and understanding, as well as what to do if they are ever bullied or harassed.”
• “A girl was telling other girls in her class that they were being invited to her party, excluding certain girls.  One day after the clown assembly, the girl apologized to one of the girls she had excluded and invited her to play with her.”
• “The students loved the colorful clowns and the music.  They definitely got your message about not bullying and making friends.”
• “Our students were in awe of the clown presentation and according to comments from our classroom staff, it was the best assembly our school has ever provided.”
• “The clown assembly truly impacted our students and it was right on topic!”
• “The clown assembly reinforced an important message to all our students.  It set the stage for a school year of caring acts, empathy and direct reporting of inappropriate behavior of peers.”
• “The children were entertained in a way that helps a message stay with them for a very long time.”
• “The supplemental materials provided prior to the assembly wee excellent.  The staff, in preparing the children for the assembly, appreciated all the materials and the ease in using them.”

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