Oct. 4, 2005
Dear Eric Johnson:

  On behalf of those who attended the workshop presented on Professional Development Day, September 30, thank you for sharing with us!  We are significantly better prepared to meet the needs of students through presentations by colleagues such as yourself.

  Each year presents special instructional challenges!  We look forward to meeting these challenges and know we are better equipped because of the opportunity to have learned from you.

  Sincerely,
Gary Ingraham
Director of Curriculum, Porterville Unified School District
 

Dear Eric Johnson 

  THANK YOU This is Austin the guy who sat next to the girl that got peed on by the blue tongue lizard.  I got a little pee on my hand, that was grose but funny at the same time.  When I was little I loved snakes until I started running into rattlers by my self with out ANYTHING to protect my self with.  Then I was afraid of snakes and lizards.  I was afraid of lizards because they look like a snake when you first glance at them.  But now thanks to you I’m not afraid of any of them.  In fact I’ll probably laugh every time I see a lizard.  Well thank you for breaking my fear of snakes and lizards and for teaching me so much about reptiles and especially breaking my fear of snakes.

  Sincerely,
Austin
6^th Grade
         

October 20, 2004
Dear Reptile Family:

  Saturday October 16,2004, was a delightfully successful day.  We, the kids and adults had a very exciting time.  We all learned a great deal about reptile habits and life styles.  The kids were enthralled.  Eric has an excellent stage presence.  He also taught us a great deal through our total involvement.  It is our plan to sponsor a show each year, and we would love to have Eric back.

  Our sincere thanks to Eric
Dorothy Williamson
Chairman, Lawndale Special People Club

April 30, 2005
Dear Eric & Michelle 

  On behalf of the Friends of SCICON and Tulare County Office of Education, I want to thank the E&M’s Reptile Family for the wonderful display at the recent SCICON BBQ.  Your presentation and hands-on activities were one of the major attractions at the BBQ.  Your booth really added a lot to the educational value of the day.

  Approximately 2500 people attended this year’s SCICON BBQ.  All enjoyed the beautiful campus, the activities and the wonderful day.  Thank you for helping make this forty-fifth annual SCICON BBQ a wonderful success.  Thank you for all that you do for SCICON.

  Sincerely,
Rick Mitchell
Administrator of the School of Science and Conservation
Operated by the Tulare County Office of Education
 

Dear Eric & Michelle,

  I am so happy that we were able to make your event happen.  You two are great with the kids (and reptiles).  Your show was a wonderful success and the kids enjoyed it thoroughly.  Thanks again for this opportunity and I look forward to many collaborations in the future.  I will wholeheartedly recommend your show to others and I will email your brochure to leaders and volunteers.  Thanks again!

Dodie Hyatt
Program and Training Manager/KCR
Girl Scouts - Joshua Tree Council
 

April 8, 2005
Dear Eric Johnson

  Your animals were the coolest station at River Ridge for Trout Release.  The ball python was wicked.  I liked the frogs and the albino snake the best.  I’m from Australia so it was cool to see Australian animals again.  My family and I are moving back soon.  The spider scared me a little.  Many of us 6^th graders like your Reptile station the best.  It was my favorite.  Thanks a lot.  It was fun.

  Sincerely
Kiralee
6^th grade
 

Good Morning Eric & Michelle!!! 

  I just want to thank you for a great show last Sept 2^nd for Marjorie’s 4^th birthday party.  Everyone had a great time!!!  And the kids loved it….they thought it was an awesome party!!!  And I am so happy the kids enjoyed it….all the parents thought you did a great job considering the age group of the kids at her party.  My husband and I had a great time too and we will definitely call you out again when our son gets old enough to have a show like yours for his birthday.  And the Polaroid photos were a hit!!!  The kids and their parents loved them!  And it was a great party souvenir that both the parents and the kids liked!!!  Thank you so much for coming to our party!!!  And we’ll surely spread the word!!!

  Have a good one!!!
The Mathews Bunch (Kelly, Maria, Marjorie & Athan)
Bakersfield, Ca
 

Dear Eric

  I’m writing this letter to tell you how much fun I had.  That would have been the worst field trip but then when I went in your group it flipped the whole idea upside down.  You have no idea how much fun I had there with you.

  Sincerely
Chad
PS Thanks a lot I had fun with you
 

Dear Eric Johnson

  Thank you for showing me how to hold snakes frogs lizards and spiders and what they eat what they do and what they look like.  I hope you can go back to River Ridge so you can show my brother next year all of the reptiles that you showed me.

Sincerely
Bryan

Eric:

  Great show!  I have heard a lot of good comments about it.  Also, the Lindsay Superintendent of Schools, Janet Kliegel, stood there and watched the whole thing with a big smile on her face.

  Thank you for a great show,
Carolyn Barbre
Community Arts Coordinator, City of Lindsay
 

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