Jill Chafin, Kindergarten Teacher- Farmers Branch, Texas

“Thank you so much for this innovative and engaging way to reinforce the positive student behaviors. These positive behavioral changes help students to be academically successful. Several of our schools have used this program. One elementary school's data reflected that the use of Achiever McBeaver, in conjunction with other school-wide interventions, helped them to achieve a nearly 40% reduction in behavior referrals. Many of our elementaries are using this program to help reinforce a college-bound attitude in their students. We eagerly anticipate future adventures with Achiever McBeaver!”

“Today at morning traffic duty I was touched by the words and enthusiasm of a very special student. This student is usually the one who takes seemingly forever to slowly gather his things and get out of the car. But today, as I opened his car door (and before he could even step out of the car) his voice rang out with excitement, 'has the radio show started yet?' He already had his backpack ready on his back and he hurried inside faster than I’ve ever seen him move since he began school more than four years ago. Wow, what a joy to see a spark in a child who rarely smiles.  Thank you, McBeaver, for you have brought joy to the students at Furneaux Elementary!" 

Cheryl Britton, CFBISD Counselor Grades K-5

"After using Achiever McBeaver for a year during school-wide weekly assemblies, we see improvement in our student’s conduct toward each other and staff.  In fact, there was a reduction by 40% in student behavior referrals. Students are excited and look forward to listening to Achiever McBeaver.  They enjoy the music and the characters, the sound effects, and the sense of humor.  Kids know they have to be good listeners in order to know the answers to the Question of the Day.  We are starting our second year of Achiever McBeaver and the kids are as excited as ever."

Dawn Mathews, Counselor, Miller Elementary, Salem Oregon

“The Achiever McBeaver Radio Program is a multifaceted approach to character education.  Students are not only learning about important character traits that will help them be successful learners and citizens, but they also get to have fun at the same time.  Our students look forward to Monday mornings when they get to hear about the latest trouble that Wonkers has stirred up and how Achiever and his friends find positive ways to learn from the mistakes that they have made.  One of the best aspects of the program, from a counselor’s point of view, is the fact that all of this happening on a college campus.  Students can hear how the character traits they are learning about can be applied to those of all ages and within the context of lifelong learning.  We’re about halfway through the shows and I’m sure hoping that Wonkers can learn a thing or two from the rest of the College Crew!”

H.A., First Grade Student, Dallas, Texas

“The Achiever Radio program reaches across grade levels extending character choices to students in real world situations.  It also supports the newest research supporting auditory learning stimulating the imagination.  It’s great!” 

Allison Payne, Counselor Carrollton Elementary Carrollton, Texas

“Achiever McBeaver is a blast.  Kids love to listen to the zany characters as they stumble through life’s choices and work to make better decisions. My kids are always asking…when do we get to hear from the Beaver?”  

Dawn Mason, Counselor Good Elementary, Carrollton, Texas

• "The kids seemed to really start understanding what the character traits really were, because of the characters."

• "They love the program and look forward to it."

• "The college orientation of the program and the 'rap' have gotten them to talk about college more."

3rd Grade Teacher Feedback, Hallman Elementary, Salem, Oregon

“I have used the High Achiever Guidance lessons with small groups and the kids really like them.  They find the lessons very interesting and energetic.  I have printed out color pictures of the characters and hold each one up as they talk during the recording.  The kids really get into discussing about how the characters want friends, but how their behaviors aren’t helping them get or keep friends at all.”

“Back in my day as a young girl, all we had was a radio and I remember how much I enjoyed listening in and following the stories. I couldn’t wait all day to find out what happened next! The nice thing about these fun radio spots is that the kids are active in the learning process using their creativity, analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and active listening skills. Because their own imaginations are involved in the learning, the kids remember the lessons better (and act upon the specific skills faster) than when doing a worksheet or even watching a video.”

Monica Johns, 4th Grade Teacher, McCoy Elementary, Carrollton, Texas 

• “Pester is weird and crazy.”
• “Achiever is doing nice things for others.”
• “I want to go to college.”
• “Throwing shoes when you get mad is not filling someone’s bucket.”
• "I look forward to Mondays!"
• "It has a lot of funny parts."
• "You learn about respect."
• "Makes me laugh!"
• "Wonkers is hilarious!"

“Achiever Radio is incredible! I was covering a 4^th grade class – and I couldn’t believe how focused the kids were on the radio show. What a great way to present these important values based messages.”

Susie Lopez, Office Staff, Janie Stark Elementary, Farmers Branch, Texas

"Achiever Radio is a fun and simple program for students to learn good character traits. My students really enjoyed listening to the shows and easily learned the lessons taught in each segment. It's a lot of fun!"

Jennifer Gheen, Third Grade Teacher, Wylie Texas

3rd Grade Student, Andrea Anderson's Class - Davis Elementary, Carrollton, Texas 

“I am particularly impressed with the ‘listening skills’ the McBeaver program encourages.  Not having a cartoon or moving image on the screen requires the childen to become more focused on LISTENING AND LEARNING!”

Nancy Watten, Retired Teacher and Current School Board Member CFBISD