Survey - Amazing Teacher

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Students and Staff Loved Steve’s Edutainment!

“The students and staff loved Steve’s edutainment so much they want him back next year for a different program.”

Sue Clifton

Southeastern Elementary

Chesapeake, VA

Enthusiasm, Magic and Professionalism!

Steve Somers gave a wonderful performance at the library this week! We enjoyed his enthusiasm, magic, and professionalism. The kids really liked petting the rabbit at the end.

Rebecca Bennett

Grayson County Public Library

Independence, Virginia

Absolutely Awesome!

Steve is everything we had hoped for and more. He captivated kids and adults alike with a very heart-warming performance culminating the virtues of courage, patience, and kindness that our UPWARD players and cheerleaders learned throughout their season. Our Pastor, Children’s Minister, parents, and myself were thoroughly impressed with the magic and storytelling that took place. WE WILL DEFINITELY have Steve and his wife back!

Tommy Starnes

First Baptist Church Greensboro

Greensboro,NC

Fantastic show!

Steve gave a wonderful performance!! The students and staff enjoyed it immensely. The children have been checking out magic books ever since. A veteran teacher who will be retiring this year told me that in all of her years of teaching this was the best assembly she had ever been too! Another teacher commented what a wonderful job Steve did dismissing the children…they were so quiet and calm! Overall, it was a fantastic show!

Ellen Harmon

Hurt Park Elementary School

Roanoke

Always a great performance!

Steve Somers always gives a professional and entertaining show, no matter what the theme is. He is one of the only performers I know who consistently showcases specific books in his programs. He is always mindful of libraries’ literacy goals and he focuses on the importance of reading and the joy of reading in every single show. We had Jingle Bell Magic in December 2019 and the children were absolutely delighted. The laughter and applause were proof that everyone enjoyed the show. Children and adults lined up to pet Snowball the bunny and expressed their appreciation for a terrific show. Thanks, Steve, for book talking and providing quality educational entertainment!

Carole Dennis

Iredell County Public Library

Statesville, NC

Awesome Job!

The students LOVED the show! Great magic tricks! Even the teachers were amazed! Will definitely be inviting him back again next year!!!!

Sue Polumbo

Overhills Elementary

Spring Lake, NC

A HUGE SUCCESS!!

Thank you so much for the FABULOUS show. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, and you were FANTASTIC! Our scholars were blown away by your many talents. Bravo! Thank you again for a pleasant afternoon and an engaging performance.

LaTonya Lawrence

Suburban Park Elementary

Norfolk, Virginia

Great Show!

Steve does a fabulous job relating to young children with important character building messages through exciting magic and wonderful books! He has a way with talking the the students so they can understand his wonderful messages!

Candi Adcock

Lacrosse Elementary

Lacrosse Virginia

Edge of Seat

What an amazing program to kick off Read Across America week! It was fun to see the students on the edge of their seats awaiting what might come next!

Stephanie James

Spiller Elementary School

Wytheville, VA

Emphasizes the Power of Reading!

Steve Somers knows how to captivate the students and the teachers while emphasizing the power of reading. . . Thank you for such a wonderful afternoon.

Amanda Chase

Cople Elementary, Hague, VA

Great show!

The students and teachers once again enjoyed a great show on Friday! Build It! Thanks, Steve, for making reading exciting for the kids!

Annette Ferguson

Cluster Springs Elementarty

Alton, VA

Steve Somers, The Amazing Teacher Never Disappoints!!

Steve is a returning favorite to our Community Reading Festival each year. He is engaging and entertaining for children and parents. He is the kind of entertainment needed for the over 1200 participants we have each year! His show is always a positive feedback comment we have on our evaluation cards. He is truly AMAZING!!

Valerie Pyrtle

Parent Resource Center Reidsvlle, NC

Stoneville

Audience loves Hopper!

A great show that entertains the whole family.

Anita Adams

Madison Heights Elementary

Madison Heights, VA

Best Assembly

This really is the best assembly we have ever had! I recommend it!

Lori Mercer, Principal

Belmont Station Elementary Ashburn, VA

Engaging and Entertaining!

The faculty and staff loved the program and have expressed interest in having Steve come back to E. Wilson Morrison. the program was engaging and entertaining and that the students and faculty loved the program.

Jennifer Cooper

E. Wilson Morrison - Front Royal, VA

Mesmerizing!

Mr. Somers performed two captivating shows for our students and parents. His shows stress the importance of reading while entertaining the students with magic. We can not wait to have Mr. Somers back in 2020!

Emily Murray

Herman L Horn

Roanoke, Virginia

He is our favorite assembly

Steve is so edutaining! Everyone enjoys his shows. He is our favorite assembly and worth every cent!

Sue Eichele

Southeastern Elementary

Chesapeake, VA

Entertaining and Educational

Our school recently enjoyed another performance by the Amazing Teacher, Steve Somers. His “Arctic Express” program entertains and educates students about Christmas traditions around the world. He uses literary selections to introduce each cultural celebration, along with magic tricks and other fun activities. The best part is when he makes it “snow” at the end of the show! Teachers ask for him to come back again and again, and students of all ages enjoy his shows.

Lisa Denning

North Harnett Primary School

Angier, North Carolina

Very Engaging

Students were very engaged during the show.

Catie Johns

Brier Creek Elementary

Denton

Entertaining and Educational

The Amazing Teacher did a wonderful job during four assemblies at our school. I was particularly impressed with his behavior management which fit right in line with our schools PBIS initiative. In addition, the Amazing Teacher differentiated his shows, accounting for the developmental differences between the ages/grade levels. Thank you, Amazing Teacher!

Christie Long

Armel Elementary School

Winchester, VA

I laughed so hard!

I laughed so hard! The children were engaged! The show was awesome! Book Steve to come to your school!

Denise Winboy

Varina Elementary

Henrico, VA

Very engaging and a fun show for all ages

The Amazing Teacher is highly recommended by me as a wonderful performer to bring into your school, center or library. Steve is very engaging and keeps the kids involved throughout the show. Kids and parents loved the performance and had many nice comments afterwards.

Rachel Enrich

Portsmouth Public Library

Portsmouth, VA

Great Experience!

Steve performed his Arctic Express and Jingle Bell Magic shows at our library branches, and our kids loved it! These high-energy shows got the whole audience into the holiday spirit with exciting magic tricks that had even the adults stumped! The action, humor and music kept even the youngest children engaged, and they all lined up eagerly afterwards to pet Snowball the rabbit. I had multiple families come up to tell me how much they enjoyed the performance. Having Steve at our library was a great experience!

Hope Loman

Rowan Public Library

Salisbury, NC

Enthralling!

Enthralling is the best word to describe Steve’s program. Steve is a natural storyteller and relates well with the children. They love his magic tricks and his “corny” jokes. The adults laughed as hard as the kids did and also appreciated the strong message about the value of books and reading. Steve is living his dream and enjoying every minute of it!

Teresa Calhoun

Stewartsville Elementary - Goodview, VA

Amazing time for students and staff

Steve is a delight to work with and the show is phenomenal. The students and staff laughed and learned throughout the entire performance. We will welcome Steve back again and again!

Tracey Carlson

Anderson Creek Primary School

Bunnlevel, NC

Fun filled day!

The students and staff at Morgan Elementary are still talking about Mr. Somers and all the magic tricks! The Celebrate Reading show was a perfect choice as we start our Bikes for Books program to encourage reading. Steve’s program is organized, entertaining, and requires very little prep time for the school. He brings everything! What a fun filled day!

Lisa England

Morgan Elementary

CLEMMONS

Always Highlights Books and Reading!

One of my favorite aspects of Steve Somers’ shows is that he always, always stresses the importance of reading and imagination. He does great mini-booktalks in every show, highlighting books that are relevant to his topic and of interest to kids. People ask for books after his performances thanks to him giving attention to books and reading. He is reliable, professional, always on time and so easy to work with. His magic and message are great for all ages and he has a wonderful selection of shows to offer. Steve works to create new shows for each summer’s reading program theme, too, so you can book him in advance knowing you will have a terrific show for your library. Thank you, Steve Somers! You are an amazing teacher!

Carole Dennis

Iredell County Public Library

Statesville

Steve’s Programs are Great!

The students have enjoyed each program that Steve has presented, and this is the third year he has been at my school. They always talk about “the Magician” Steve’s programs are great, and the children will love them.

Earlene Lester

Coeburn Primary - Coeburn, VA

GREAT SHOW!

The students are still talking about Celebrate Seuss! Everyone enjoyed the show – from preschoolers to 5th graders! Thanks for the great learning opportunity!

Annette Ferguson

Cluster Sprinigs Elementary School

Alton, VA

Great Show!

Great Show! It was engaging for students and parents! Kids love the magic and are learning while having fun!

Angie Griffin

Forest Park Elementary, Kannapolis, NC

Build It!

This is probably my fifth time seeing your performance. You always do a wonderful job. The students are engaged and have so much fun!

Allison Engel

Centerville ES

Virginia Beach, VA

Wonderful Performance

The Amazing Teacher show is highly engaging. Children and Adults alike laugh throughout the performance. It has a great message encouraging our students to read. We always enjoy when the Amazing Teacher comes to school.

Joy Kurko

Amelon Elementary

Madison Hts. VA

Absolutely Amazing!

The Salute to Seuss show was absolutely amazing! The students and teachers were so engaged. We will definitely use Steve again next year!

Christie Bolton

Anderson Creek Primary School

Bunnlevel

Greatly anticipated! Never disappoints!

Steve has been coming to Centerville for 5+ years and he always delivers an enjoyable, memorable show. The giggles and cheers you hear coming from the auditorium speaks volumes of his ability to capture an audience. We will continue to welcome The Amazing Teacher at our school for years to come!

Janet L Dolan

Centerville Elementary

Virginia Beach, VA

Good Clean Entertainment

We were able to book Steve on short notice and our group really enjoyed the fun. Steve didn’t know that I had invited our Child Development Center Children in as well, so he quickly switched gears (his program) to appeal to the children. The Seniors enjoyed watching the children’s participation and ALL enjoyed petting the rabbit!

Diane M. Poole, Director of Senior Adult Ministry

St. John's Lutheran Church

Salisbury, NC

Awesome!

This is the best program we’ve had at our school. Awesome – Thanks so much!

Gina Crippen

Rocky River Elementary, Mooresville, NC

An Absolute Professional

We were very happy to invite Steve Somers back to our library this summer. From my initial booking request to the clean-up after the show, Steve was an absolute professional. When you book an Amazing Teacher program you are getting his years of experience as an educator which truly shines through. My library patrons could not stop raving about the show and asking for him to come back next year. Thank you for the amazing program!

Erica Hepner

Shenandoah County Library System

Edinburg

Students loved it!

The Salute to Seuss show entertained students and staff. Students were amazed by the magic and staff loved the humor. I already plan to bring back Steve and encourage others to see his show as well!

Sharon Ellmore

Grandin Court Elementary School

Roanoke, VA 24015

Students hardly stop laughing

We love having Mr. Steve visit our school. We love all of the shows he has shared with us so far. He is very kind and hilarious, the kids hardly stop laughing. We look forward to having him again next year!

Tracey Carlson

Anderson Creek Primary School

BUNNLEVEL

Summer 2019 Space Trek Program

We have enjoyed Steve Somers’ programs for several years and always find him to be organized, helpful, professional and very entertaining for children and parents. He is always on time and not only offers a fantastic and educational program but helps promote with great posters and bookmarks–and he donates a children’s book! We look forward to his visiting The Archdale Public Library in the future.

CAROL A MOTTA

Archdale Public Library

ASHEBORO

Steve Somers Amazes again!

Steve Somers Amazes students and teachers again! Once again Steve provided a show that was entertaining and amazing to all who watched! K through 5th grade and the staff were enthralled! His magic tricks wove seamlessly into a performance that focused on books and curriculum infused with character! They are already asking me when he will be back! I’ve had him 5 years in a row and every year is different and great!

Colleen Yarnell

Union Cross

Kernersville

Engaging and Entertaining

I was a little worried that the program might not appeal to my middle school students, but WOW! Even my 8th graders were on the edge of their seats straining to see what was happening. We held a morning program, but all of our students were still talking about it through the afternoon. Multiple students came to see me in the library afterward to check out books on magic. Steve was extremely easy and professional to work with and very prompt in all of his communications with me. What a memorable way to celebrate our school’s reading accomplishment!

KIMBERLY S MCCALLISTER

Liberty Middle School

Ashland, VA

We Loved the Program!

The teachers and students loved the program!

Ashley Morgan

Johnson Street Global Studies, High Point, NC

I Highly Recommend Him!

Steve Somers is an extremely qualified entertainer who knows how to get across important messages to children in ways they enjoy and remember. His extensive background in education makes him an ideal performer for school programs, and I highly recommend him.

Samuel Patrick Smith

Editor, The Funny Paper (magazine) - Tavares, FL

Mission Accomplished! He was Great!

I got a lot of feedback from teachers saying they loved the program. I also had students coming to the library asking for the books featured. This is an e-mail a first grade teacher send me: “I just wanted you to know how much I loved the assembly yesterday! The kids couldn’t stop talking about it and were actually telling each other about the different things they wanted to look up when we have library next. Mission accomplished! He was great!”

Sherry Lord

Claremont Immersion School - Arlington, VA

Great Summer Reading Program

We were so impressed with Steve’s program at our library. The children were very attentive and truly enjoyed the program.

Debbie Brewer

Alleghany County Library

Sparta, NC

Great Show!

This is a fantastic show. It is very entertaining and presents a great message!!

Jamie Gordon

Brier Creek Elementary

Thomasville NC

Everyone Asked When Steve Was Coming Back!

Steve provides a quality, SOL linked program that stresses the importance of books and reading. Steve is an incredible magician! The students and the teachers were amazed. I have never had everyone thank me for booking a program as they did with this one. Everyone asked when he was coming back!

Julie Tanner

Stump Elementary, Stuarts Draft, VA

It was AMAZING!

Please invite him to present for your Event!

Delisa T. Williams

Lee County Public Library

Sanford, NC 27330

Wow!

Mr. Somers was AMAZING! His Standing Tall show is packed with inspiration on making good choices and being a hero. For 50 minutes, nearly 600 students sat quietly and intently. He brings the books to life through his magic. I highly recommend getting The Amazing Teacher to your school!

Alicia Warf

Galax Elementary School

Galax, VA

This show is TRULY amazing!

Mr. Somers never fails to mesmerize our students! We get so excited every time he visits our school! He IS truly amazing!

Michelle Slate

Brier Creek Elementary School

Thomasville, NC

Engaging educational show

The students, parents, and teachers loved this show. He kept everyone actively engaged with his wonderful magic and sense of humor, but managed to teach reading skills at the same time. I would hightly recommend this to any school.

LeAnn James

Amelon Elementary School

Madison Heights, VA

Salute to Seuss

What an amazing show! The students and faculty enjoyed every minute of the show. It was a great way to kick off Read Across America week! Thank you Steve!

Lori Stone

Yellow Branch Elementary

Rustburg, VA

We were truly amazed!

Steve gives great assemblies that promote reading using magic tricks. I was impressed with his knowledge of our SOLs, his management of the students, and his reasonable price.

Susan Pollard

Ottobine Elementary

Great program!!

We truly enjoyed Steve’s program. He had magic which I personally had not seen before. All the children had a great time, as well as the adults.

Debbie Brewer

Alleghany County Library

Sparta, NC

Children Will Be Amazed!

Steve Somers does an excellent job of captivating his audience with magic and all the while reinforcing how magical reading a book can be. Children will be amazed and delighted by his use of book characters and real life experiences of how a book can open a door to help you achieve your goals and dreams in life.

Carol Anne Copley

Shadybrook Elementary - High Point, NC

Guaranteed to Reach Even the Youngest Audience.

Steve Somers always presents an entertaining program guaranteed to reach even the youngest audience. Our students are still chanting “Read to Achieve” as their motto.

Susan Moorefield

Thomasville Primary, Thomasville, NC

Why Book Amazing Teacher

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We guarantee that our programs are engaging, entertaining and maintain the highest standards of educational significance. Each show has been developed to inspire students to succeed. If you are not satisfied for any reason, then you do not pay. That is our word and promise.

BOGO FREE

Schedule any Amazing Teacher show at your school and get TWO presenations of the show for the price of one.

FREE Bookmarks for Everyone

On the day of your scheduled event, Steve will bring customized full-color bookmarks for every person attending the show. These bookmarks contain "magic numbers" (the Dewey Decimal numbers) to help young readers find books at the Library.

FREE Book(s) for the Library

An author of five children's books, Steve donates a signed copy of one of his books to the library the day of his visit.

Custom Classroom Visits

Time permitting, Steve is happy to visit one or more classrooms the day of the show. These visits may include short book talks, a personal introduction to Hopper the Magic Rabbit, Questions and Answers, or even learning a simple magic trick!

Pre-Event Skype Session

When time and technology permit, Steve is happy to host a LIVE Skype session. This 20-30 minute visit (at least a week before the show) will help build excitment and include some special surprises. Schools are invited to record the event and replay it as needed.

Supports Learning Objectives

Each show is both entertaining and educational. Steve works hard to incorporate statewide learning objectives pertinent to the show topic.

Increases Circulation of Books

After an Amazing Teacher program the books in your library will seem to disappear off the shelves. When students get excited about reading the circulation of books will always increase!

FREE Author Visit Option

Time permitting, Steve is happy to turn your event into an Amazing Author Visit. Steve has written five books related to magic tricks, science, puzzles, optical illusions, and more. He enjoys the opportunity to share his experiences with writing, editing, and publishing. Book Sales are required.

Shows Developed by Teachers

Every show we produce is developed by teachers. Combined total, our program specialists, have more than 100 years of educational experience. This background guarantees a quality educational presentation.

FREE Full-Color Posters

Once you schedule an Amazing Teacher program, you will receive several helpful resources, including large full-color posters promoting the reading show you selected!

FREE Classroom Resources

Most all of our programs include a variety of classroom resources. Everything from student worksheets, enrichment activities, teacher guides, and more.

Share the Day and SAVE!

When you schedule a half-day (1-2 presentations), pass the word along to your colleagues. If they opt to share the other half of the day or evening, you both can save money.

Early Bird and VIP Discounts!

Each year we offer opportunities to get Early Bird or Fast Action discounts for any Amazing Teacher show. In addition, once you have scheduled the Amazing Teacher, you become a VIP and are entitled to special pricing deals and VIP treatment on all future bookings.

No Risk Reservations

When you schedule an Amazing Teacher show, there is NO Deposit, NO Obligation and NO Risk. If you need to change dates, change shows or even cancel the event until next year - NO problem! Our aim is to be the easiest and most flexible performer you have ever booked.

Amazing Customer Service!

From the first call or email to book the show until the follow-up survey after the show, Steve is available to answer questions, offer suggestions and serve you and your event. Just let him know how he can help!

We Provide Everything!

Steve brings all the equipment necessary to make your event a success: including a theatrical backdrop, a professional PA system, a custom collection of props, puppets, and much more! All you provide is a place to perform and an audience.

We Make You the Star!!

Students, teachers and parents will be genuinely appreciative for your skills as hosting a great event. As coordinator for the Amazing Teacher event, you will become the star for weeks to come.

No Worries Warranty

When you schedule an Amazing Teacher show, we will be with you every step of the way. Steve will stay in touch by phone and email to make sure your event is worry free! You can depend on Amazing Teacher to be there, on time and ready to deliver an exciting program!