Dear Clubhouse Staff,
Hi there! Hope all is well. Wanted to share an uplifting story with you. My son was telling me about a boy in his class and that he always has tantrums and gets in trouble. I asked my son how he felt about that. I said, “I know someone who used to do that but who behaves better now.” He said. “Yeah me.” He then said he went up to the teacher to tell her quietly about the Clubhouse song about rubbing hands, sitting up tall and blowing out candles. He told her he uses this to calm down. He wanted her to share it with the little boy. He also talked of a boy who crumbles and rips up his paper and cries. He said this boy should breathe to calm down. My son is amazing. And so are you all for teaching him things that he uses daily and is smart enough to know when it could be useful to others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And my son thanks you as well!
Marisa, Valhalla, NY
Hi there! Hope all is well. Wanted to share an uplifting story with you. My son was telling me about a boy in his class and that he always has tantrums and gets in trouble. I asked my son how he felt about that. I said, “I know someone who used to do that but who behaves better now.” He said. “Yeah me.” He then said he went up to the teacher to tell her quietly about the Clubhouse song about rubbing hands, sitting up tall and blowing out candles. He told her he uses this to calm down. He wanted her to share it with the little boy. He also talked of a boy who crumbles and rips up his paper and cries. He said this boy should breathe to calm down. My son is amazing. And so are you all for teaching him things that he uses daily and is smart enough to know when it could be useful to others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And my son thanks you as well!
Marisa, Valhalla, NY
I have known Maryanne for over 20 years both as a friend and a colleague. I have only seen her as a true teacher always warm sincere and right on target with her intuition and follow through. I cannot say anything other than I would feel secure having her teach any child I refer and know that she is giving them her whole self and will always go the extra mile. Thank you Maryanne for all you do.Elka Klarsfeld M.S.W.,LCSW
Besides providing parental support and home reinforcement activities, Maryanne reached out to my son’s teacher to coordinate goals to help him use the social skills his school setting. I immediately saw an improvement and my son became more confident. Thank you, Maryanne for your professionalism and caring.Lisa R.
Edgemont
Edgemont
Thank you so much for all the time and dedication you provided to Gabby throughout the years. Your patience, kindness and effort is a blessing in our lives.
You make a difference in children.Liz Holden
New Rochelle
You make a difference in children.Liz Holden
New Rochelle
My son, a non-native speaker of English and a late talker, had problems with socializing. Maryanne worked with him for two years and the progress was perfect. She helped him develop skills in various social settings such as classroom, library, playground, coffee shop, grocery, retail store, etc. Thanks to her vast experience with children she even provided valuable advice regarding my son’s physical health. She was always warm, caring, and easily reachable. I highly recommend her.S. Kara
White Plains
White Plains
I have known Maryanne for many years and I can enthusiastically refer her. Her skills as an educator are state of the art. Maryanne’s approach is holistic as she works with the child, family and educational system to provide a comprehensive program to enhance social skill development. I highly recommend her to provide an innovative group program for your child.Roberta J. Wetherbee MA, CCC-SLP
Speech/Language Pathologist
Speech/Language Pathologist
The program was fun and straightforward. The message was simple, effective and appropriate to the ages and maturity level of the students. They were entertaining and fun as well as effective in teaching a message of tolerance and respect. Wonderful!Benedicte Brouder
Campus Coordinator
Lyceum Kennedy School
Campus Coordinator
Lyceum Kennedy School
I have known Maryanne for many years and it is my privilege to call her a friend and colleague. She connects and collaborates positively with children, families and other professionals. She is aware of the needs of children, developing successful teaching strategies/suggestions and is a passionate advocate for children and families. She is an outstanding person and professional who is dedicated, warm, sincere, creative and caring. I can whole-heartedly recommend her to conduct an effective social skills program for your child.Shirley Varghese, MA, CCC-SLP/TSHH
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Great Social and emotional skills group. My friend Maryanne is the founder. I have known Maryanne for many years. She connects and collaborates positively with children and family. She is aware of the needs of the children, developing successful teaching strategies and is an outstanding person and professional who is dedicated, warm, sincere, creative and caring. I can whole-heartedly recommend her to conduct an effective social skills program for your child.Amy Guirguis