TESTIMONIALS

"Dawn was very approachable. The young ladies truly identified with her and her message. The presentation was well organized and delivered with great passion..."

Ms. Walker, Guidance Counselor at Henry D. Perry Middle School

“I have to tell you something about my daughter. Very few people inspire or motivate her as you may already have seen she is beyond her years. Since she has met you she has been nothing but elated and proud that you played a powerful role in her life in just a few hours. That truly is a compliment and I thank you for giving her that opportunity."

Monet Colbert, Parent

“Thank you for your wonderful presentation to our group on "Attitude and Appearance". The staff and management really enjoyed the presentation and found it to be extremely helpful. As you know in the busy business world we live in today we sometimes forget the little things that make a big difference and you reminded us to always look and feel important…”

Anthony Rolon Vice President of Admissions and Marketing
American Institute of Massage Therapy American Institute of Cosmetology

Delivered a very positive message understood by 500+ students..."

Anne Engelson, Principal at Blackham Middle School

"Dawn was very approachable. The young ladies truly identified with her and her message. The presentation was well organized and delivered with great passion..."

Ms. Walker, Guidance Counselor at Henry D. Perry Middle School

"Dawn related well to the students. She was "real" with them..."

Nancy Sampson, Assistant Pricipal, Pioneer Middle School

"Dear Ms. Dawn DiPaola Discussing cliques at school helped open up so much. Helped me think. I will try not to talk about anyone else ever again. I understand the hurt and it's not right for anyone to feel so sad. Thank you again."

Student, Forest Glen Middle 2005

"Thank you for coming to our school. I really appreciate you coming and teaching me some valuable lessons. You were the best speaker out of all the career day."

Student, Forest Glen Middle

"I was very touched by what you said. It shows not to judge anyone because you don't know what their problems are at home. You showed me that it's not nice to single anyone out...Thank you for helping me get a better understanding of myself."

Student, Forest Glen Middle

"You don't know how many people are still talking about your visit. Everyone appreciated it so much…I feel so bad that you had to go through kids treating you like that during your childhood. You really taught me a lot and sometimes it's hard, but i'm going to try my hardest to only say something when a nice compliment is going to come out. Everything's been going great with my friends. You really inspired us! Thank you so much for your visit…We all miss you and at least one person mentions your coming everyday…It will be a lifelong memory for lots of people. Thank you for spreading your great message and I will try to do so myself. Good luck with your career! We all miss you !!!! "

Student, CT Middle School

"I was really inspired by your speech...You made me feel so much better about myself. You are now my top idol and I was wondering if I could have an autographed picture of you! You’ve helped me TONS and I really am speaking for the whole student body and even the teachers when I say thank you for coming to our school. You have inspired many!"

Student, CT Middle School

"Dear Ms. DiPaola, I still can't believe that the picture you showed us was you when you were little because now you have really pretty hair and a beautiful face. Your presentation has really,really,really, inspired me because it is my biggest dream to become an actress...I have been in seven plays and some day I hope that I will be on TV shows and in movies. When I get older I would like to go to an acting college just like you did. You have truly inspired me to follow my dream of becoming an actress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Student, CT Middle School

"You came to my school today and spoke with us about many things. A lot of the things you said about fitting in were really true about high school. I think that many kids that go to my school don’t realize how they make people feel when they leave them out of a group. The story about how you grew up was so inspiring. You had a hard life growing up and I think that it's great that you are going around and talking to kids like us and telling us how some people have to live. I think that many people don’t appreciate what they have until they learn that many people don’t have the same things that they have..."

Student, CT High School