What People Are Saying
Testimonials
Testimonials
"I can honestly say that Secrets of the Heart is the best performing arts program for our kindergarten students that I have ever seen in my 37 years in public education. The programs have been so successful that we are trying to expand into grades 2 and 3. Dream A World Education is changing lives in Wiseburn and helping to establish an "Arts Renaissance" in our community that is universally embraced."
Dr. Tom Johnstone
Superintendent, Wiseburn District, Retired
"Our Kindergarteners are still singing "I am blessed, I am thankful..." and we agree that we are so thankful for the
six-week residency of "Secrets of the Heart" at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School! Teachers and parents are thrilled at the positive impact of the work of your artist team on every Kindergarten child. Even our special needs students have become successful "Young Masters" as you saw them lead the Young Masters pledge or participate without the aid of their one-on-one assistants. Our PTA voted unanimously to pay for "Passports to the Heart" to extend "Secrets of the Heart with monthly assemblies and character themes through the rest of the school year. "
six-week residency of "Secrets of the Heart" at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School! Teachers and parents are thrilled at the positive impact of the work of your artist team on every Kindergarten child. Even our special needs students have become successful "Young Masters" as you saw them lead the Young Masters pledge or participate without the aid of their one-on-one assistants. Our PTA voted unanimously to pay for "Passports to the Heart" to extend "Secrets of the Heart with monthly assemblies and character themes through the rest of the school year. "
Margaret Lynch
Principal – Juan Cabrillo Elementary, Retired
“The six-week Secrets of the Heart residency program was a complete success at Grant Elementary. Among other things it introduced 85 kindergarten students to an array of artistic expression that taught them how to think about themselves and each other in a new way, and through a series of 24 workshops in the arts taught to them the principles of living. I am confident that the newly acquired skills will help them become better human beings.”
Chris Ikeayni
Principal – Juan Cabrillo Elementary
“Beginning with a six-week residency now continuing with once-monthly lessons and presentations,
72 Kindergarten and First Grade students have been the recipients of wonderful memories that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives....Bunny Hull has assembled a cast of artist for this program that exceeded even my highest expectations. My parents cannot stop raving about the program...I cannot praise this program enough.”
72 Kindergarten and First Grade students have been the recipients of wonderful memories that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives....Bunny Hull has assembled a cast of artist for this program that exceeded even my highest expectations. My parents cannot stop raving about the program...I cannot praise this program enough.”
Ken Urbina
Principal Gardner Elementary
“I underestimated the impact the program [Secrets of the Heart] would have on both the students and their teachers...Their self-confidence was evident and their English language skills were boosted. Students are better for having known you and your colleagues. The [arts] curriculum which includes vocabulary development, oral language development, listening and speaking skills in addition to following directions is exactly the prescription for study.
The program brought something so special to Selma. It fundamentally changed the way the children saw themselves. We expect to have this program here for years to come.”
The program brought something so special to Selma. It fundamentally changed the way the children saw themselves. We expect to have this program here for years to come.”
Dr. Michelle Windmueller
Principal Selma Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD Lead Instructional Director, Retired
“Through her Secrets of the Heart and Dream A World artist-in-residency series, Bunny has designed programs that are focused on authentic arts experiences for students that are tied to overarching enduring understandings.
This is a powerful way to frame learning for children through themes such as Friendship, Courage, Truth and Kindness that connect across curriculum areas and into a student's personal life experiences. [Dream A World Education]... provides programs that bring the arts to life and makes it relevant for all learners and the inherent joy in her programs is tangible to students.”
This is a powerful way to frame learning for children through themes such as Friendship, Courage, Truth and Kindness that connect across curriculum areas and into a student's personal life experiences. [Dream A World Education]... provides programs that bring the arts to life and makes it relevant for all learners and the inherent joy in her programs is tangible to students.”
Leonardo Bravo
Director, School Programs, Music Center, Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County
"Secrets of the Heart" has been a game-changer at both schools I've served as principal. By engaging all of a school's Kindergarten students in sequential arts education which nurtures their self-identity, the program's impact actually influences school culture. In moving from one inner-city public school to another, I ensured that "Secrets of the Heart" be part of the first semester of curricular instruction for our Kindergarten students because I saw its potential to help me turn around a struggling school. As I'd seen in my previous school, I observed the Kindergarten students becoming more confident and connected to one another and to their new school as they worked through the sequential lessons and activities of "Secrets of the Heart."
Brad Rumble
Principal, Esperanza Elementary, Los Angeles, California
"As a teacher, principal, and now as superintendent I have seen many enrichment programs through the years.
I have to give Secrets of the Heart the highest praise for the professionalism of their staff, the quality of the curriculum and the impact on our students. Not only does this program build confidence, it builds character all the while the students are genuinely having fun. I look forward to a long relationship between the
Hawthorne School District and Secrets of the Heart."
I have to give Secrets of the Heart the highest praise for the professionalism of their staff, the quality of the curriculum and the impact on our students. Not only does this program build confidence, it builds character all the while the students are genuinely having fun. I look forward to a long relationship between the
Hawthorne School District and Secrets of the Heart."
Dr. Helen Morgan
Superintendent – Hawthorne School District
"Dream A World Education has led the way for Hawthorne Schools to bring music, dance, visual and performing art into classrooms; in a way that we haven't experienced in my 17 years in the Hawthorne School District...They provided us with what we were missing; a meaningful, structured, parent and community friendly program involving all of the arts; that our students and teachers absolutely love. The highly trained staff from Dream A World Education bring vision, quality and experience to the program that allow students to excel and perform like professionals!"
Michael Goldstein
Principal, Eucalyptus Elementary, Hawthorne School District
"Professionalism shines through at all levels of this organization. The communication I have had with Bunny Hull and her staff has always been effective, collaborative and prompt. As a principal I have a lot on my plate and the Secrets of the Heart staff have been a dream to work with. Each teaching artist is a master at her respective craft and the passion for children shines through in each and every interaction. The entire layout of this program is well through out from scheduling to curriculum."
Sarah Nitsos
Principal, Juan De Anza Elementary, Wiseburn School District, Retired
"My students are feeling confident in their uniqueness and are having fun learning about their special gifts, empathy and kindness through song and dance. Thank you!!"
Ms. Adams
1st grade, Los Angeles, CA
"Students love the artists (fun, enthusiastic, engaging) and the content is encouraging ("I can't" turns into "I made music!"). Teaching the arts is not my strength but SOTH gives me the confidence and the tools I need.”
Ms. Liebensperger
Kindergarten Teacher, Los Angeles, CA
"Secrets of the Heart TV is a brilliant enrichment program for children. They learn valuable lessons from creative artists that teach about different cultures, musical instruments, dance and character traits. Children enjoy the music, animated characters and American Sign Language. It all unites to entertain and influence children in so many positive ways."
Ms. Stephanie
Montessori Seeds Of Education, New Jersey
"Students are enjoying the videos and loving working on their vision boards”
Ms. Zaragoza
Kindergarten Teacher, Los Angeles, CA
"They love the songs and learning about the different kinds of instruments and countries.”
Ms. Ramirez
Kindergarten/TK Los Angeles, CA
"This is soo beautiful... I will treasure every minute our children spend with our new family. God bless you all!”
Cathrine Waringa Isabirye
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, South Africa
"I feel that DAWE has really risen to the occasion. You all have found a way to reach all of us with YOUR gifts. My students and I have enjoyed every lesson presentation. I was going to reach out to you to let you know that my little kiddies came ALIVE with the music from Brazil and Cuba. Thank you with all of our hearts!"
Barbara Estrada
K-3 Special Educational Teacher, Los Angeles
"Children and staff love Secrets of the Heart TV, and we have found it to be a useful supplemental teaching strategy."
Dr. Jackie Kimbrough, Ph.D
Executive Director
The Children’s Collective
Los Angeles, California
The Children’s Collective
Los Angeles, California