“The flow of your presentation, the variety of activities, and the modes of presentation held the students’ interests and reinforced positive reading habits. This was all accomplished in a fun, entertaining, and enthusiastic way. I heard many positive comments by the professional staff as they returned their students to the classrooms.”
- Mr. Kessler, Superintendent of Schools, Fairview School District, Fairview, PA

“Mr. Allen is very professional, on time and fun, with a great message. The CDs and song sheets made the kids more enthusiastic about the assembly. Great prices as well! I will book another one next year.”
- Mrs. Sawtelle, Teacher,
Moshannon Valley Elementary School, Houtzdale, PA

“Gene Allen is professional and easy to work with. His presentation and the quality of his DRUG FREE program’s content are outstanding! I recommend his program very highly. Our students loved it.”
- Mr. Collins, Principal,
Bennetts Valley and Fox Township Elementary Schools, Elk County, PA

“Gene’s program is both entertaining and educational. It also fit wonderfully with our theme. The parents were also entertained, which is important to keep them coming back.” - Mrs. Folmar, Youth Services Coordinator,
Holt Memorial Library, Philipsburg, PA

“Mr. Allen’s message about reading was fun and enjoyable. The songs were very catchy and the students enjoyed singing along. The quality of the program’s content was oustanding. Great job!”
- Mrs. Keeney, Title 1 Teacher,
Lenape Elementary School, Ford City, PA

“Gene Allen’s reading program was outstanding and sent a clear message to children and parents about the importance of reading. Our group loved it.”
- Mrs. Wingard, Principal,
Curwensville Elementary School, Curwensville, PA

“Gene is good at holding the children’s attention. His emphasis on reading and taking care of books was an important part of the program. Our money was well spent.”
- Mrs. Sackash, Librarian,
Sykesville Public Library, Sykesville, PA

“A perfect melding of puppetry, songs and magic for the children. The parents enjoyed it too.Gene Allen’s program is very supportive of library programs and incorporated the theme very well.”
- Mrs. Radline, Summer Reading Program Director,
Friends’ Memorial Library,
Kane, PA

“Gene Allen put on a wonderful show. He kept the children’s attention the whole way through, even the toddlers. We will definitely have him back.”
- Mrs. Bedell, Owner,
Little Hands Childcare, Inc.,
DuBois, PA

“Gene Allen did a great job bringing his program to the pre-school level. He managed to get great participation from even the quietest kids. The kids got lively, but he calmed them right down again.”
- Mrs. Lezzer, Director,
First Baptist Pre-school,
Curwensville, PA

“The children thoroughly enjoyed Gene Allen’s performance. His combination of music, magic, and stories held their attention and kept them involved.”
- Mr. Cherubini, Principal,
Brockway Area Elementary School,
Brockway, PA

“Gene Allen was enthusiastic and very well prepared for a room full of young children. His ability to keep the children involved and engaged in the program is impressive. His relaxed manner and spontaneous humor enhanced the program for children and adults alike.”
- Mrs. Antram, Children’s Librarian,
Annie Halenbake Ross Library,
Lock Haven, PA

“Excellent program - great variety and outstanding message! (Drug awareness) Everyone loved it!”
- Mrs. Showers, PTO President,
Bennetts Valley Elementary School,
Weedville, PA

“I recommend Gene Allen and his "Drug-Free" program. He is very entertaining and helps the children remember the important points about drug abuse.”
- Mrs. Elensky, Head Teacher,
Penn-Grampian Elementary School,
Grampian, PA

“Mr. Allen reinforced, in an entertaining fashion, the importance of learning to read and taking care of books. He kept the children involved throughout the program. They loved it.”
- Mrs. Rowles, PTA V.P.,
Girard-Goshen Elementary School,
Frenchville, PA

“Gene Allen really held the children’s attention throughout the program. He involved the children, told interesting stories, and taught a valuable lesson about drug abuse. The children loved this assembly.”
- Mrs. Taylor, 2nd Grade Teacher,
Fox Township Elementary Elementary School,
Kersey, PA

“Gene’s presentation and the quality of his message was outstanding. I would tell everyone how entertaining and wonderful a performance Gene Allen did for our library.”
- Mrs. Marshall, Director,
Shaw Library, Clearfield, PA

“Gene Allen’s assembly is very appropriate for all grade levels K-5. It’s so wonderful when the adults laugh as much, if not more, than the children. The messages about safety and the effects of drug and alcohol were repeated several times and clearly understood by all. Role modeling in action.”
- Mrs. Sample, 3rd Grade Teacher,
Bennetts Valley Elementary School,
Weedville, PA

“Gene knows how to entertain children in an age-appropriate way. Our students always look forward to his return visits.”
- Mrs. Preston, 2nd Grade Teacher,
Brockway Area Elementary School,
Brockway, PA

“Mr. Allen kept the kids attention very well and their laughter was proof they really loved it.”
- Mrs. Mendat, Parent of a pre-schooler

“It was GREAT, as usual.”
- Mrs. Lines, PTA V.P.,
Luthersburg Elementary School,
Luthersburg, PA

“I was very pleased with Gene’s performance and our group loved it. We’re happy to have him come back again. His promotion also helped to make our summer reading program a success.”
- April Bundy, Childrens’ Librarian, DuBois Public Library, DuBois, PA.

“Thank you for being a part of our summer reading program. You really helped make it a success. The children really enjoyed your show and your message about taking care of the books was outstanding!”
- Jessica Delhunty, Childrens’ Librarian, Ridgway Free Public Library, Ridgway, PA

“Gene Allen’s reading program is outstanding - very entertaining. The students were engaged and attentive.”
- Mrs. Kirkpatrick, 2nd Grade Teacher,
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School,
Johnsonburg, PA

“Great show! Gene involved all the kids and kept their attention. They all stayed interested.”
- Mrs. Klaiber, Parent of a pre-schooler