COMMUNITY FEEDBACK - Alternative Education

“Last Thursday, Peter brought the Story Teller Project to Unit 4.  Its difficult to put into words what a profound experience it was to be in the unit that day.”

Christine Rominiecki, christiner@acoe.org 

Lead Teacher at Butler Academic Center, Juvenile Court School
(Click for PDF of full letter to Assnt. Superintendent of Schools)

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 “The young men came in with their usual skeptical attitude (most have attended many "well-intentioned" presentations during their young lives) and within 15 minutes were captivated.  This was a totally engaging workshop…It was a site to behold.”

Terry Coffino, Lead Teacher Camp Wilmont Sweeney
            Juvenile Justice Center, Alameda County Office of Education
(Click for PDF of full letter to Assnt. Superintendent of Schools)

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"Peter Giordano has been working with SPAS during the inter-sessions the last three years and he has worked this fall at Butler Academic Center to help reduce the gang tensions.  Bruce had seen Peter work during the inter-sessions and asked in September if Peter could work at BAC to help reduce the gang tension.  I agreed and the results have been a dramatic reduction in gang tension."

John Flores

Assistant Superintendent of Schools

(Click for PDF of recommendation for ACOE article to be written about STP)