Testimonials & Recommendations

What Folks Are Saying about "Arlie The Alligator":

“Arlie the Alligator”  is a source of pure delight and immediacy of appeal to
children, parents and teachers. All can share in the adventures of this warm and
affectionate character who reaches out to embrace the reader and hugs the child in
all of us. The book and audio tape or CD is a MUST READ for everyone who
cherishes children and who shares the best with them.”
Joan Smutny, Director
The Center for Gifted Children
National-Louis University

“…the pictures are soft and dreamy and…the words that Arlie sings are clever.
Deborah Bel Pfleger, who wrote the words and music, really understands children.
This is a grand story to read aloud to children.”
Ohioana Library Association
      Columbus, Ohio

“I enjoyed reading the book you wrote, Arlie the Alligator. I’m now a grade two
student in Edmonton, Canada. I would like to be Arlie’s friend. I like the tape that
went with the book. I think my sister would like to be Arlie’s friend too.”
Jill Jin,
Edmonton, Canada

"Arlie the Alligator" lent itself very easily to a staged musical performance.
We made the "inviting beach" scenery as a class art project and everyone
loved the Arlie hats. The songs practically taught themselves. "Daddy Always
Taught Me to Bellow," was our class favorite. "

"Aside from the thoughful story and the contagious music, Arlie the
Alligator was a catalyst for some very interesting class discussions.
What better way to address the ideas of determination and individual
differences than through this delightful work!"
"I highly recommend it!"
Laura Joss, Music Teacher
Drake Elementary
Strongsville, Ohio
 

What folks are saying about Sandra Warren's School Visits:

"Treat your students to a presentation by Sandra Warren.
While sharing her experiences in the writing and publishing
filed, Sandra inspires students to believe in themselves and
follow their dreams. A rare 'treat' for all."
Jane Stroschin, Author/Illustrator "The Cloudy Day'"
 

"Sandra Warren's presentations were received with great
enthusiasm by students and teachers.... Budding authors are
inspired and challenged by this author's motivating program."
Dave Spencer, Principal
Kent, OH
 

"The writing workshops for upper elementary students were
outstanding! The students' writing was more creative under
your guidance than with any other presenter we've had. ...You
provide just the right balance of structure and open-endedness
to bring out the best in them."

"You are so organized, thorough and conscientious about giving
groups exactly what is appropriate in their respective
settings. I would highly recommend you to other groups."
Arlene DeVries, Community Resource Consultant
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, IA
 

"Your comments in the assembly showed that you have deep
understanding for the needs of our students. ....You let
the pupils see the feeling that a good writer has for her
readers and how those feelings can be expressed for our
students in kindergarten through grade five."
Betty Stevens, Vice Principal
Eastlake, OH
 

What Folks are saying about Gifted Presentations:

"Sandra Warren's presentation to parents was the best I've
ever heard! Sandra speaks from the heart and from the
same experiences all parents of gifted feel."
Dodi Yoder, g/t Teacher/Parent
Saginaw, MI
 

What Folks are saying about Publishing presentations:

"A dynamic step-by-step presentation filled with quick, concise,
practical, specific advice. Sandra makes me want to run out
and compile my great classroom ideas and get them published!"
Joanne Viserta-Galinis, Educator/Parent
Huntington Beach, CA
 

What Folks are saying about "Keys to Knowledge":

"I have had a chance to review this book...and I must say that I am
impressed. I think this will be an excellent planning tool for
coordinators and other gifted professionals...The forms are clear and
explained clearly and unambiguously. The descriptions of the styles are
equally well done. I will certainly consider adopting this as one of the
resources for my curriculum class."

W. Thomas Southern, Ph.D., Professor
Director of Gifted Programs
Bowling Green State University