Good morning Mr. Belfonte, Thank you for the very nice letter. We were happy to have you here. The principal was very impressed with the fact that you were able to reach our students. The students that were in attendance stated that they were moved by what you said, which means a lot. The faculty enjoyed your program tremendously; the only problem, as we also discussed, was that you did not have enough time. So next year, the principal would like to have the students sit with you for two periods. I will definitely reach out to you if there are other things this year you can help us to address with the students. Again, thank you so much.Elaine C. Baptiste, Academy for Environmental Leadership

Maurice really has an uncanny ability to connect with students in a really personal and motivational way. His presence, integrity, and authenticity when he speaks, is really powerful and really impactful and it connects with kids in a meaningful way.David Ward, Principal

One of the things I found fascinating about Maurice and his program was that there was a strong focus on the individual student. His program was focused on them finding and building on who they are. Over all I think Maurice did a great job empowering our students, so much so that after he completed his initial program with our freshman, we were in talks to bring him back to address more of our students.Justine Astacio, School Guidance Counselor

ince Mr. Belfonte has been conducting his program at St. Hope Leadership Academy our students have shown improvements in their behavior as well as their classwork.” His program has been the catalyst for a lot of the young men’s change.Ruben Martinez, School Guidance Counselor

Since Mr. Belfonte’s program has been a part of St.Hope our young boys have started to think more seriously about their future and how what they do now can affect them later. He helped them to be more team oriented, more considerate and supportive of one another. It’s evident that they have taken his principles and applied it to their lives.Kathy Marseille, Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Mr. Belfonte’s program has really helped our students improve academically. He has helped to prepare them to move on to the next grade and to even consider college in a more serious way.” I’m glad he was able to come to our school.Rejane Delma, School Guidance Counselor

Mr. Belfonte - We were happy to have you at Academy for Environmental Leadership. The principal was very impressed with the fact that you were able to reach our students. The students that were in attendance stated that they were moved by what you said, which means a lot. The faculty enjoyed your program tremendously; the only problem, as we also discussed, was that you did not have enough time. So next year, the principal would like to have the students sit with you for two periods.Elaine Baptiste, School Guidance Counselor