Susan Schou, SAC in the West New York School District said:
"On Common Ground has been an integral part of our peer program’s district-wide success."
Barbara Kolokowski, Principal of Ryerson Elementary School in Wayne reports:
"On Common Ground helped us implement a peer mediation program, and the entire school seems to have calmed down."
Kathleen Astrella, Guidance Counselor at Kearny High School says:
"The students and staff are well equipped to facilitate and mediate, as the On Common Ground group is definitely willing to go above and beyond to train the group properly, effectively and allow each person to feel confident about their skills."
Tom Kenyon, Former Executive Director of the NCCJ (National Conference for Community and Justice, sponsor of ANYTOWN-NJ) comments:
"Judith Springer, Psy.D. and Chris Miller (Co-directors of On Common Ground) have played a vital role in the success of ANYTOWN-NJ."
We could all feel your total commitment to us and to making our first peer leadership experience memorable and successful.
Peer Advisors and Students - Mendham Township Middle School
On Common Ground helped us implement a peer mediation program, and the entire school seems to have calmed down. The climate of the school has become increasingly more peaceful. My involvement in playground disputes has been all but eliminated and suspensions have been reduced by 50%.
-Principal
Ryerson Elementary School in Wayne
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I learned that learning can be fun. I enjoyed how they made learning fun. We were learning and didn't realize it. I like how they had activities that were fun and deeply interested us. Also, I liked the way they made us feel comfortable so that we could express our thoughts and feelings. Everything was just wonderful.
-Students
Elizabeth Middle Schools
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You each embody what you teach and beautifully model the kind of skills we hope to incorporate. For us, as advisors, we have learned so much from watching you work with the kids. You have heightened our awareness of the essentials for helpful interactions.
-Peer Advisor
Emerson High School
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