“There is no greater gift that we can give our children than high self-esteem. Self-esteem is the most essential ingredient for children to develop into happy, fulfilled, abundant, productive and compassionate adults. The future of our planet depends on our ability to champion our children to be their best. The Self-Esteem Tools in Schools Campaign is an important way to support our teachers in building their students high self-esteem so that they can realize their true potential.”
Dr. Joe Rubino
Founder, Center For Personal Reinvention
Creator, Self Esteem System
“Signing up for your e-seminar, Self-Esteem Wizard in Class has increased my joy and passion for teaching; I have gained sooo much more insight to teaching my ESL students from all over the world… this unique approach to self- esteem and tolerance is changing lives.”
Ian Griffith Teacher, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
“Using author Anke Otto-Wolf's tolerance quilt exercises for the first time with students ..... was very illuminating... tolerance [self- esteem] workshop format maximizes what we as teachers can do in school settings. In this era of global relations, everyone must be able to respect and appreciate diversity.”
Roni Roseberg, Teacher SBAS, San Bernardino CA
“… I travel a lot and I always take my friend, Toley Ranz, along with me. I meet people from all over the world and sometimes it's confusing because they speak and & act differently than I do. Toley Ranz is always ready to help me understand and figure out what to do. And because I believe in Toley Ranz, I composed the music and also play it on the story discs. I hope you'll join me and make this cool dude your friend, too. Listen with your heart, and you will hear his awesome Psst-psst!”
Evren Ozan, 14
Native American Music Award Winner 2007
Composer / musician of the Toley Ranz Theme music for the audio discs
"...... you can take pride in your commitment...
your efforts are making a real difference
in your community and serve as an inspiration
to all who are working to solve our nation's challenges ...
I thank you for your dedication to improving our world..."
President Bill Clinton 1996
“Anke's clever work teaches children to hear the 'still small voice within' that can guide them to greater understanding of themselves and others. Her character Toley Ranz (Tolerance) is a whimsical little teaching aid that helps put the child into communication with their own inner coach. This could be a lifelong benefit to their self-esteem, self- determination, and success in the world."
Paul R. Scheele
Author PhotoReading, and Natural Brilliance
Co-founder Learning Strategies Corporation
Chairman Natural Brilliance Productions
"… they [the books] are very interesting. I think that there should be a Toley Ranz in every student's heart, so when they get stuck in a decision they hear a psst-psst in their mind."
Susana H., 10 years of age
“The workshop was an eye opener for students....for the first time [they] really understood tolerance/self- esteem means to accept others for whom they are.... don't have to like it, but ...have to be respectful... our students learned a lot about making positive choices."
R. Jefferson, HS Principal, Murrieta, CA
“... a children's project with so much integrity- and with such a timely message in these insanely intolerant times....you are definitely on the cutting edge of children's educational entertainment.”
F.O. Long Beach, CA
“… I'd urge you never to forget how valuable Toley Ranz is -- how positive and long-lasting its impact will be! In my opinion, Toley Ranz has application/generalization to all sorts of deficits in American culture -- manners, racism, egocentrism- and Toley Ranz’s format places it in a universal type of application. Just hang in there, for all those little kids' sake!”
Faith Ozan, April 2007
“My students responded with enthusiasm; the Psst-psst flooded the room, kids reacted by correcting each other's speech or behavior; listening to the audio story while looking at the book’ s drawings gave even the youngest an opportunity to get to know Toley Ranz.”
B. G., Kindergarten Teacher, Redlands CA
"... many students commented in their personal journals about how helpful your lesson on self-esteem and the stories about your students were. They especially appreciated learning about the activities you do with your students. Great job!"
Cherry Bordelon, adult school principal, Redlands CA
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