Participant Comments

Selection of Comments From Teachers, Students and Parents

Teachers

“MMUN is guaranteed to create generations of global citizens that will carry their experience throughout their lives.”

“ A fantastic experience. You work hard for your reward, but that makes the final achievement that much better.”

“This has been a life-changing experience. At first I had doubts my students could measure up to the more experienced ones, but the collaboration in caucus brought them to their full potential and each shined. They are more self-confident today than they were just 72 hours ago and can’t wait to return.”

“The children turned into leaders before my eyes. Just as important, their parents now have a better understanding of the importance of their child’s Montessori education.”

“Like my students, I too reached a higher level of my potential. I am a better teacher today thanks to the MMUN experience.”

“I had a shy student that never speaks in class, and to my amazement she emerged as the most vocal leader of her committee. Thank you for bringing us into MMUN.”

Students

“I learned that I could accomplish more than I thought I was capable of.”

“I was amazed that our mentor committee president was able to stay positive and had enough trust in us to step back and let us progress on our own.”

“I have learned that people should be defined by their potential not just by their actions.”

“I learned that my voice can be heard and that I can make a difference. Now I want to help make a difference.”

“I have changed my entire look on life and politics. Now I know that I can be heard and that what I say matters.”

“Believe in change, for yourself and those around you.”

Parents

“I wasn’t the only parent [in the gallery]weeping with pride to see their child standing up and defending their resolution.”

“My daughter used to watch E! Now she watches CNN.”

“The Parent Workshop really helped me to better understand the importance of Montessori and Model UN to my child and to the world he will inherit. Thank you for all the time and consideration you gave to us.”

“I could not believe that was my child speaking. I did not know how deep his thoughts were and how well he could speak out about the issues.”

“I was concerned that the AIDS topic was too adult for him and the other children, but the way they handled the topic was better than many adults I know.”

“My child matured during the experience, and maybe I did too thanks to the Parent Workshop.”