Ms. Olivadoti has helped hundreds of students achieve success using these methods. Students and parents know that this system works. Students learn that effort and persistence not only brings academic success, it brings confidence and a "can do" attitude- an invaluable skill that is theirs forever."
- Laura K. Hathaway, Ed. D. Founder/Director, The Pegasus School
As a parent and teacher advocate, I believe this is a powerful. It goes to the heart of creating a meaningful homework experience for students.
-Marc Ecker, Ph.D. Superintendent Fountain Valley School District
I think your book should be required reading for counselors and, of course, I have a few parents that I would love to send it to. Your program is valuable for teachers and parents.
-Pat S, 6th Grade Teacher
The end result of this program has been a greater independence and confidence and the development of life long problem solving skills for our child.
-Jim Goss, Burbank School District GATE Parent Advisory Committee
Your seminar made a huge change in my home. Simply changing my way of thinking about homework has helped me deal more effectively with my son. I am forever indebted to you.
-Mary Kessler, Parent
Your seminar saved my life! I can‘t imagine living through high school with my old patterns.
-Lois G, Parent
Mrs. Olivadoti, I discovered your book six years ago while at a conference while I was teaching in Los Angeles. bought it immediately and realized that your book was not speaking only to parents. Homework Solutions for the Weary Parent has helped me understand my students and what life may be like for them at home as they tackle the many different assignments we teachers give them on a daily basis. It has enabled me to relate to the trials and tribulations my class parents may encounter as they attempt to assist their children. Simply put, this book has been an invaluable and priceless addition to my professional repertoire and library. I cannot recommend it emphatically enough for teachers and parents of students. It does not matter if you think your children do not have homework issues; this book will open a door for any who read it about the complexities and emotional components surrounding the issue of homework and student produced work in general. I reference it on every "Back-to-School Night" to prepare parents and arm them with options to utilize, as well as ponder. It is also the first book I turn to to assist with a specific homework problem in my class. This book should be in every classroom teacher's library.
- Daniel Feldgus
Third Grade Teacher
Oakmont Elementary
School District of Haverford Township
I have been teaching twenty-seven years and I can't believe I didn't think of this. It is so simple and yet so powerful!
-Karen Connor- Third Grade Teacher
I've used this program for twelve years. It's easy to implement and the result are amazing.
Elaine Sarkin: Veteran Master Teacher
I used to think my students were lazy. Now I realize they are simply lacking needed skills. Once they have those skills, they soar!
Julie King-Fourth Grade Teacher
There is clearly a difference between the middle schools students who had this approach to learning in third grade and the students who did not attend third grade program at the Pegasus School. This is more evidence that this approach is powerful.
D. Miller
“What a powerful seminar! Humorous, well-planned and packed with valuable ideas!”
Kathy Henderson - Middle School Teacher
Vicki is an energetic, enthusiastic presenter who really knows what it’s like in the classroom. Thanks for sharing your teacher-friendly ideas.
Susan Pratt – First Grade Teacher
This was the best seminar I’ve attended in the last ten years!
L. Shada – Fifth Grade Teacher
You’ve given me so many wonderful suggestions! I appreciate your organization, your positive attitude and your ideas for helping each student succeed.
Julie Pham – Third Grade Teacher
Vicki is an advocate for teachers, students and parents. She shared so many practical ideas that I can use in my classroom immediately.
Karen Perch – Third Grade Teacher
“Thank you for sharing your system for helping students to become well organized. I can see how easily it could change the lives of many of my students and mine, too!”
Julie Tuff – Fifth Grade Teacher
“Well, done! This seminar will make it so much easier for me to tailor instruction to fit the needs of my students.”
Janet Bailey – Eighth Grade Teacher
“An excellent seminar! Your ideas will work with students at every grade level.”
John Sullivan – Lower School Director
“Your strategies are so simple. I don’t know why I didn’t think of this before!”
Joe Kirchoffer – Sixth Grade English Teacher
