I just wanted entere One of the hest eresentations hady. The students were amazing and the speaker kept them engaged the entire time. One of the best presentations I have seen.
Thank you

Dear Steve

I on truly inspired by your Story. It really showed me how I need to cherish my life and really think about the Choices that I make. thork you for coming to our school on inspiring many people. You are one of the best Public Speakes I have listened to.

Hi, Sorry for the late response, end of the school year gets crazy! We all really enjoyed it. Some students had lunch with your crew before the presentation and really appreciated the extra time. Students volunteered to stay after to help clean and chat more. Because we are a smaller residential school sometimes we have the same kids for a year or two, however Steve said we could possibly schedule a different speaker if we wanted to offer another experience. The banner is hanging in our school house. The packet about teamwork and captain/leadership qualities is awesome, I plan on using that in my P.E. classes. I am reaching out to our English teachers to see if they can incorporate Steves book into their curriculum somehow. Some students have borrowed it to read already. Here are some emails I got from some students who attended!

I learned that even when you’re having the best time of your life don’t assume that it will all go your way anything can happen whether you like it or not, but it is your decision and yours only don’t let anyone manipulate you in to thinking differently. My favorite part was when he talked about his Olympic career. He was extremely concise and to the point never once going of topic or changing the subject which makes it easy to understand. He hit hard and what I mean by that is, I’ve heard so many people say the same thing but unlike everyone else I felt that he cared about the message he was sending. I connected a lot of what he was saying because of the fact that he expressed that no one is the same even when it comes to how to help them through a hard time but you at least have to try to give them some comfort and be there for them but if they don’t want it, don’t pressure them let them at least know you will be there for them if they feel that it is needed.

I was left without words. Truly amazing speech that I will not forget. I’ll see you on TV next year for the Olympics.

Thank you so much, your words were really inspiring and make me want to push myself further.

Thank you for your time and truly amazing wisdom spread to our school!

Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring our students to be their best selves!

Steve,

You truly took the bad situation and turned it into good. To be a change, to be a difference, and to be a role model. I learned alot as you were speaking. Never take something for granted, but also learned that you are the author for how you will live your life on earth, so do somethina great!

You changed our mindset on life. One bad moment doesn’t define the rest of your life story. Make a difference.

Dear Steve,

Thank you for coming in to EHS and sharing your story.

Your story really inspired me to be more safe while driving. I hope you continue to have an amazing life

Thank you! Choices Matter!

I just want to thank you and everyone involved in this program. Our students had such a powerful experience this morning. We are so thankful to have offered this program to our students.

I wanted to send you a quick thank you for your persistence in getting Choices Matter to Winslow High School. I know that principals can be hard to reach sometimes, but I truly appreciate you keeping on me to get Choices Matter and Steve Emt to Winslow High School. There was a great buzz at the school yesterday and I have heard from parents how their students had come home talking about the presentation.
I truly appreciate the opportunity for our school and hope we can work together again to make it happen. Not to mention that your team was awesome yesterday! Please share my thanks with them as well!