Educators Throughout Pennsylvania
Are Talking About Gene Allen
And His Elementary School Assemblies

Gene Allen, Library Summer Reading Performer

“The flow of your presentation, the variety of activities, and the modes of presentation held the students’ interests and reinforced positive 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 (Ret.), Fairview School District, Fairview, PA

“Gene Allen is professional and easy to work with. His presentation and the quality of his 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

“The Reading is FUNdamental program was outstanding and sent a clear message to children and parents about the importance of reading.”
- Mrs. Wingard, Principal,
Curwensville Elementary School, Curwensville, PA

“Mr. Allen held the students’ attention. They were learning important lessons while having fun. The program was very age appropriate.
- Kim LaBelle, Teacher,
Mapleview Elementary School, Punxsutawney, PA

The message was appropriate and was repeated many times for reinforcement. The children had a great time and yet he was in control.”
- Mary Derrick, Teacher,
Penn-Grampian Elementary School, Grampian, PA

“The message was definitely right on the children’s level. Mr. Allen was great - very entertaining and informative. Each prop was helpful for the demonstration. The children had a blast!”
- Sarah Bouldin, Teacher,
Sunset Valley Elementary School, North Huntingdon, PA

“Gene Allen’s assembly is very appropriate for all grade levels K-5. It’s so wonderful when the adults enjoy it as much as the children. The messages were repeated several times and clearly understood by all. - Role modeling in action.
- Mrs. Sample, Teacher,
Bennetts Valley Elementary School,
Weedville, PA

Amazing! What a positive impact this show was for the students!!
- Mrs. Dupnock, Teacher,
Forest Hills Elementary School,
Sidman, PA

“The children really enjoyed the humor and the magic. It was great how Gene incorporated the message into the program.
- Ms. Kriley, Teacher,
Clearfield Elementary School, Fenelton, PA

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

“Mr. Allen was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and prepared. The program was energetic, comical, and kid-friendly. He kept the students attention with his excellent presentation.”
- Mr. Major, Teacher,
Jenks Hill School, Punxsutawney, PA

“Gene did a great job of involving kids & holding their interest by telling stories and doing magic tricks. He was very dynamic as well, by using gestures and playing music and using props.”
- Mrs. Pomeroy, PTG,
Highland Street Elementary School, DuBois, PA

“It was fun, interesting, we learned a lot, entertaining with a wonderful message about the benefits of reading for both children and parents.
- Mrs. Cox, PTA,
Neason Hill Elementary School, Meadville, PA

“This is an excellent program! It had very meaningful messages for students to not use drugs. I especially liked when he showed children (using a card trick) how they can and will become like the others they "hang" around.”
- Linda Renner, Teacher,
Rolling Acres Elementary School, Littlestown, 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

The students were thoroughly engaged and enthusiastic.
- Susan Russell, Teacher,
Perry-West Perry Elementary School,
Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA

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


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