Student, Teacher and Media Testimonials
“You made me realize that I can be a doctor because if you can do it, I know I can do it. And since you finished your dream, I know I can finish mine.”
-3rd grader- Atlanta, GA (Classroom Champions class of 2010)
“You encouraged these kids to believe in themselves and to have the confidence and self-discipline to reach for their goals no matter what the circumstances- to not wait for things to happen, but to get up, get focused and always strive to improve themselves.”-Michelle Lanz, 3rd grade teacher (Classroom Champions class of 2010)
“At the heart of the Olympic Movement is the desire to spread inspiration to young people. Classroom Champions makes that desire a reality.”
-David Epstein, staff writer, Sports Illustrated
“(Classroom Champions) taught me to believe in myself because I believe that I’m smart.”
-Kindergartener- Birmingham, AL (Classroom Champions class of 2010)
“Steve is the perfect messenger for setting goals, team work and perseverance. He is one of those special athletes and people, choosing to use his Olympic Gold performance to better the lives of others, and specifically inspire today’s youth through his Classroom Champions program.”
-Lewis Johnson, commentator, NBC Olympics