Susan Gorin, C.A.E. (Chairperson)
Executive Director
National Association of School Psychologists
"I Like Me! is a personalized key to each young reader's desire
to think he or she is important and able to make good choices at home
and in school. It's also a key to a child's success in school, as
reading and a strong self-concept are the most basic indicators of
how a child is doing."
Sarah M. Greene
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Head Start Association
"The overall mission of Head Start is to provide comprehensive
services to children and families, so that they may enter school
ready to learn. Our main focus is on promoting a good self-concept
and language development, a perfect match for the wonderful I Like
Me! program."
Gary Marx
President
Center for Public Outreach
"You see it first in their eyes. These kindergartners virtually
light up when they see that this book is about them. When we feel
good about ourselves, we're more confident and supportive in our
relationships with others. I Like Me! is more than a book. It's
like a ray of sunshine, a set of shoulders to stand on, confirmation
that a child is important to the world. Unfortunately, some children
get very little, if any, reinforcement. Because of how they've been
treated, some of these kids have lost so much self-esteem that they
have little hope and few dreams for the future. I Like Me! shines
light into dark corners, builds a sense of self-worth, gives hope,
and unleashes dreams. This wonderful program adds sparkle to the
eyes and spring to the step. It is a great gift that will keep on
giving throughout a child's life. Serious research has proven its
profound value."
Frederick N. Brown
Executive Director
National Association of Elementary School Principals
"Parents and educators recognize the vitally important role they
play in assisting children in developing and maintaining a healthy
self concept in a time of confusion and concern. The I Like Me!
curriculum offers both a beautiful and functional approach to assisting
them in this process which also says 'I care about you.' I hope
you review the materials and give careful consideration to having
them become a viable portion of your early childhood curriculum."
Paul D. Houston, Ed.D.
Executive Director
American Association of School Administrators
Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D
Executive Director
National Association for the Education of Young Children
R. Adam Engle
Chairman and Co-founder
Mind and Life Institute