Spring 2008 Session

"I think its important to meet kids different than me because it teaches us not to be judgemental or predjudice."
Heather, Washington Media Arts Magnet School, Manchester

"Diversity means we all can come together and make a difference."
Richard, Washington Media Arts Magnet School, Manchester

"The Discovery Center showed me that it doesn't matter that someone is different, We are all people."
Jacob, Emerson-Williams School. Weathersfield

"The Discovery Center has made a difference in my life because before I never like to make new friends, But now I do."
Jazlyn, Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School of the Arts, Hartford

"The Discovery Center help me to make new friends and get better at listening, sharing, and scocializing."
Kara, Enfield Street School, Enfield

"I think its important to meet people different than you because you can experience new things."
Selena, Annie Fisher School of Multiple Intelligences, Hartford

"I think getting along with people different than me will help improve opportunities in my life."
Chelsy, Noah Webster Micro-Society Magnet School, Hartford

"It doesn't matter what peoples skin color is you can still make new friends."
Cassandra, Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School of the Arts, Hartford

Spring 2007 Session

"Many of the math/science/environmental activities were either extensions of classroom discussions or will definitely be topics to explore because of high level of interest."
Sarah McCarthy, Teacher, Annie Fisher School of Multiple Intelligences

"Not only did the students get to learn about respect, inclusion, diversity, and prejudice, they got to put it into real-life practice."
Mario Marrero, Teacher, Annie Fisher School of Multiple Intelligences

"It's my first time here and I don't want to leave"
Patrick Lawrence, Teacher, Annie Fisher School of Multiple Intelligences

Spring 2006 Session

"For years to come, these children will be using strategies they learned at The Discovery Center."
Annie harris- Teacher, Enfield Street School, Enfield

"This program helped them not only to relize how important it is to respect others, but to respect themselves."
Liz Bedard- Teacher, Enfield Street School, Enfield

"We are looking forward to next year and would like to express out gratitude to you for a job well done. The experience that you provide for those who attend your program will certainly be valuable to them as they develop their attitudes towards others. Its been worthwhile experience that our students will never soon forget,"
J. Lungo-principal, Franklin Elementary school, Franklin

"...Diversity means to me that everybody is different and that if you get to know them you just might like them."
Aaron, East Windsor Middle School, East Windsor

"Not to judge people by the skin color but what's in the inside."
Carlos, Enfield Street School, Hartford

"My students gained exposure to different people and a stronger understanding of importance of being open minded."
Ms. Kimberly Reith, Teacher, Franklin School, Franklin

"The Discovery Center gave my students an opportunity of a lifetime and they loved it. Thank you."
Ms. Megan McNalley, Teacher, West Middle School, Hartford

"This program is one of the best I have ever seen and experienced... the Science, Social Studies and Math activities were great."
Ms. Lori McVicar, Teacher, Burns School, Hartford