“First, I would like to thank you for coming to Fort Worth
Can! Academy -- Campus Drive during the spring of our 2001 - 2002 school year. Both students
and staff were extremely pleased with the help you provided them during your Stress Management / Self-Relaxation seminar.
Several students that have failed the TAAS test previously were able to pass the exam due in large part to techniques that
you taught them to use. Here are the results:
First time TAAS Testers scores increased from 2000-01 to 2001-02:
A. Reading: + 23.8%
increase
B.
Math: + 36.2% increase
C.
Writing: + 44.7% increase
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Will, thanks to you our students no longer fear the TAAS test! Your professionalism
and your pleasant spirit are both a credit to you and the services that you provide. We look forward to working with you in the near future, and thank you for helping
us to continue “Giving Young Texans A Second Chance!” -- Keith R. Lott, Principal, Fort Worth Can! Academy
“I’m more positive, able to achieve my goals" Jan F. student U.T. Southwestern Medical School Dallas
“It boosted my confidence. I’m
more positive. Math easier. ” Alaina Blend
“After what my brother told me about how you helped him, I decided
to try it myself, I’m studying for a competency exam for my profession and I’m sure it’s going to help.” -- Milton Hunter, Computer Company Executive
.
“Your time
and training made a difference in our students. Dallas Can! Academy - Live Oak received its best scores ever during the February TAAS, 2002. Math scores alone for the 10th graders jumped 26 percentage points! I attribute part of the success to relaxation strategies that
Mr. Smith taught many of our students. Several students shared with me that they used
his techniques to reduce their test anxiety and left feeling more confident about the tests... I wish to thank Mr. Smith for helping
many students make a stressful situation end so positively.” -- Scott Harris -- Principal, Dallas Can! Academy
