Abriendo Mentes testimonials
Read testimonials and thoughts from parents of Abriendo Mentes' students, volunteers, A.M. partners and supporters and others who have been touched my Abriendo Mentes.
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"...many many thanks to Mary and Drew [AM Founders], who have taught my son so many things, he has grown so much in less than a year. He has learned how to socially interact with his classmates and make friends, he has made great progress in English and ... now he can write in Spanish and in English! Cesar tells me all the time 'I like English so much, and I hope I can learn more'." Read the full testimonial here. Sandra Barrios, Playa Potrero. Mother of Cesar, Abriendo Mentes student. |
"In our community [Playa Potrero], the Abriendo Mentes project creates an opportunity for children, adolescents, and adults. For different reasons (economic, cultural and social), these individuals have not had the opportunity to learn a new language or other skills, which, in present day society, are fundamental to achieving a better quality of life and better employment opportunities." Read the full testimonial here. Karen Cerdas Aguilar, Playa Potrero. Mother of Paulina and Sofia, Abriendo Mentes students |
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"My experience at Abriendo Mentes was nothing short from amazing... I would definitely recommend spending some time at Abriendo Mentes to anyone I meet because it truly was one of the most amazing experiences of my life." Shelia O'Brien, Abriendo Mentes volunteer 2011. | "..A volunteer experience that gives you the opportunity to be fully integrated into the community; that is offered at no cost; where the impact being made is not only obvious but entirely gratifying; Abriendo Mentes is it." Emily Wirtz, Abriendo Mentes volunteer 2011. |
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"It is an honor to have served with and learned from the patience and perseverance of this literacy program, one which Potrero, Guanacaste is indeed very lucky to have." Bonnie Ditlevsen, volunteer with her two boys, Ian and Adam, 2010 |
"What they [Meradith and Drew] have created is remarkable and I am so fortunate to have been able to be involoved with Abriendo Mentes for even a short time." Jan Jacobs, Psy.D, Abriendo Mentes volunteer 2011. |
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"Our time at AM was a fun and meaningful experience. ...we were really able to make a difference in the lives of the students, while also enjoying ourselves immensely. If you are thinking of spending time volunteering, I would highly recommend taking a trip down to Costa Rica to experience “pura vida.” Todd Neckers and Kate Lautenbach, volunteers, 2010 |
"Although we only spent a short time with Abriendo Mentes, we immediately sensed the students’ enthusiasm to learn as they flooded through the doors of the classroom with bright, smiling faces. Their dedication to expanding their knowledge is something we will never forget." Meghan, Stef and Christina, volunteers, 2010 |
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"...Abriendo Mentes offers a much needed program that touches the lives of kids and adults alike- beginning through education, but resulting in being an integral part of the neighborhood, caring about it's growth and expansion." Narda Boughton, Visiting Artist for AM art workshop. |
"The children here need many of the resources that kids in the US take for granted. But every day I see so many kids who brighten when they walk into our classes. I have fallen in love with all of them, watching each kid grow a little bit more every day." Read the full testimonial here. Maggie Roberts, Abriendo Mentes volunteer 2010. |
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"It was our pleasure to meet Meradith & Drew! It is very encouraging to see how far they both have gone with Abriendo Mentes. Their enthusiasm for opening the kids and the whole community`s mind and carving a better future for them is admirable & contagious, and we [at Unique Adventures] love being part of it." Soledad Naranjo, Co-Founder, Unique Adventures Costa Rica. |
“I admire you [AM Founders] for stepping out in faith and courage, in believing that you could make a difference in the lives of these kids. It’s easy to see that you both are making a huge difference in their lives and "opening Minds" to so much more than they ever would've been exposed to without you being there." Tilde Guajardo, Founder, Womanars.com. |
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"Meradith and Drew [Founders of AM] have captured the enthusiasm of the students to learn English and participate in other stimulating activities. It is not uncommon to see these children running past the plaza in excitement, on their way to the salon." Read the full testimonial here. Diane Barry, Abriendo Mentes volunteer 2010. |
"Educating is much more complex than merely having a teacher and the necessary materials. I saw during my time with Abriendo Mentes that success in teaching takes highly personal dedication and involvement that nothing else can substitute for." Read the full testimonial here. Alex Strecker, Abriendo Mentes volunteer 2010. |
