"Make no mistake about it, nobody understands how to organize parents around a school mission and positively impact a school than these individuals! ...they demonstrated the inter-personal skills to work with parents, principals and teachers in developing a sense of
mission and purpose. Their efforts in many instances diffused long standing community concerns and supported administrative efforts. Principals appreciated their ability to help them articulate the school’s vision and needs to parents. Parents appreciated having skilled individuals to work with who they could trust. Low enrollment? Lack of adequate funds? Lack of spirit and enthusiasm? No organized, supportive parent group? No real community support? Miller Kamm and Associates, I believe provides strong answers to each of these areas that are of concern to educators. I have only the highest admiration for Jeannie Kamm and Geri Miller and Miller Kamm Associates and my very strongest recommendation for the services they provide to schools and parents. Robert J. Collins, Superintendent, Grossmont Union High School District, San Diego County (formerly LAUSD Chief Instructional Officer)
"...Over the last four years as contracted consultants with LAUSD, Miller Kamm and Associates (MKA) has worked with dozens of primary and secondary schools in the Los
Angeles Unified School District. Their successes with these schools and communities are too numerous to count. ...They have worked with my office on a variety of community and parent outreach projects including our Middle School Reform Task Force which they helped facilitate. They are truly helping us change the public schools in Los Angeles.The work of MKA is essential to any school, parent group, or school district. I highly recommend MKA to work with your community to ensure that your students meet the academic gains you are striving for." Marlene Canter, LAUSD School Board Member, District 4
"... Prior to meeting with MKA, I did not have a “game plan”. After meeting with them, I became confident that the school would reach it goals and become one of the finest schools in the nation. Geri Miller and Jeannie Kamm went to work in a methodical manner analyzing what has to be done, when it has to be done, and who is responsible for doing it. ...As a result of their efforts, the students in the local area are returning to the school. Parents and students all over the San Fernando Valley are now excited about attending the school. We are continuing to work with Miller Kamm Associates as we consider them our partners. They advertise that they “help schools bring the puzzle together” and I can categorically state that they certainly do that and much more. They bring a true partnership to the school and I appreciate the fact that without their expertise, this school would not have made the dramatic turn-about that it has."
Al Weiner, Principal, Woodland Hills Academy Middle School, LAUSD District 1
"I am pleased that Miller Kamm Associates has given Taft High School the opportunity to inform so many prospective parents of the wide array of successful programs offered by our school. What I particularly appreciate is that MKA gave parents ample opportunity to consider which school they want their children to attend well before the time the decision has to be made. It is not only a pleasure but also very impressive to work with a staff so organized, effective and congenial."
Sharon Thomas, Principal, Taft High School, Woodland Hills, LAUSD District 1
"Whether your children attend public or private school, I'm telling every parent I know what Miller Kamm Associates (MKA) has created to change the course of our public schools. The middle school I chose to send my son to (Woodland Hills Academy -WHA) was a school that was on it's way up. The teachers and staff had incredible energy, loved being there, and were doing whatever they could to make WHA one of the most desired middle schools in the San Fernando Valley. Over the last two years they were trying to gain charter status for WHA and worked tirelessly at it. Though the charter application was denied, they wouldn't take no for an answer. One year later, with the help of Miller Kamm Associates, WHA has become the first SFV school in the newest branch of LAUSD, the I-Division. (The I-Division was created because LAUSD finally realized that the status qou wasn't working.) As you can see, I have firsthand experience with Miller Kamm Associates. WHA would not have been chosen to lead the I-Division without the services of MKA." Jennifer Hobaica, Board Member, Friends of WHA, Woodland Hills Academy Middle School, LAUSD District 1
“The information you provided us with is invaluable! Now we're ready to take it to the next level. I truly admire your commitment and devotion.”
Wendy Saltzberg, Booster President, Encino Elementary School, LAUSD District 1
“The Miller Kamm Workshop was excellent in assisting our PTSA with fundraising and corporate sponsorship strategies as well as maintaining and enhancing our community involvement and school exposure. It was an extremely worthwhile and innovative approach taken by the LAUSD in investing in their schools in conjunction with their respective parent groups. BRAVO to the LAUSD for boldly going outside the box!"
Gina Guarino, Lockhurst Elementary School PTA, West Hills, LAUSD District 1
"I had the pleasure of working with MKA when the school my daughter attended explored more creative fundraising options. The MKA consultants were professional at all times and always offered valuable and insightful examples and strategies. I personally appreciated the support via e-mails and phone calls that offered advice, information and direction for our school. The consultants were well prepared for the seminars they conducted with our volunteer groups and were extremely well versed in fundraising tactics, organization and record keeping. Their strategies are well thought out and are a result of careful planning, organization and execution. They offer a realistic approach to creative fundraising in public schools in this increasingly tight budget environment. Anyone with the opportunity to work with MKA will certainly be pleased with the information and strategies they share."
Stefanie Mathewson, Beckford E.S. Booster/PTA, Northridge, LAUSD District 1
"I want to say thanks very much for providing your professional services to the Brooks & Brooks Foundation. Your martketing strategies increased our success potential in just a few months. Our clientele grew beyond expectation and we have a stronger position in the middle and high school system. Thanks for your commitment regarding our company's success."
Yvonne Brooks, Director, Brooks and Brooks Foundation, Woodland Hills
Stay tuned... the good words keep pouring in!
