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VIDEO TESTIMONIALS

Video Testimonials
Educators Nisha Bedi & Wendy King - "I would absolutely recommend iREP to our board, any board."
Principal Kim Joseph - "You need to get these guys into your buildings...highly recommend them."
Vice-Principal Andrew Cordeiro - Testimonial regarding Bullying & Resiliency Presentations
Principal Marie Murad - Testimonial regarding Bullying & Resiliency Presentations
Principal regarding virtual presentations - "It's the only presentation I remember from 3 years ago"
Vice-Principal Angela Bain - Testimonial on Anti-Black Racism & Canadian Black History Presentations
Principal Bob Rodgers - Testimonial regarding Virtual African Canadian Presentations: YOU, ME, US
Principal Marie Murad - Testimonial regarding virtual & in-person presentations 5 years in a row!
Cultural Facilitator Ingrid Wood - Testimonial regarding Virtual Anti-Black Racism & Presentations
Clinical Social Worker Nyasha Ruddock - Testimonial about In-Person Anti-Black Racism Presentation
Vice-Principal Jamie Allan - Testimonial regarding Virtual Black Canadian History Presentations
Principal Kelly Stephens - Testimonial regarding In-Person Anti-Black Racism & Allyship Presentation
Principal Rory Sneyd - Testimonial regarding Mental Health & Wellness Presentations, & Other Topics
Vice-Principal Darren Cochrane  - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism Presentations
Grade 7/8 Teacher Heather Robbins - Testimonial regarding Canadian Black History Presentations
Fauzon - Student Testimonial regarding Canadian Black History Presentation
VP Jean Louis Poulin - Testimonial about Anti-Black Racism & Canadian Black History Presentations
Learning Network Coach Marcia Smith - Testimonial about Anti-Black Racism Presentations
Grade 5 Teacher Lisa Pizzimenti - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism Presentation
Principal Marie Bates - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism Presentations
Principal Dean Graddon  - Testimonial regarding Virtual Anti-Black Racism Presentations
Vice-Principal Michelle Kotulak - Testimonial regarding Virtual Anti-Black Racism Presentations
Teacher Mickaela MacIntyre - Testimonial regarding Canadian Black History Presentations
Teacher Miki Fofic - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism & Allyship Presentation
Principal Darlene Pottinger - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism & Allyship Presentations
Teacher Librarian Carole Harfst - Testimonial regarding Canadian Black History Presentations
VP Patricia Clark - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism & Allyship Virtual Presentations
High School Chaplin RJ Bec Bec - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism & Allyship Presentation
Teacher Sana Khakwani - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism & Allyship Presentation
Teacher Lindsay Smith - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism & Allyship Virtual Presentation
Principal Vince Chininea - Testimonial for Anti-Black Racism + Canadian Black History Presentations
Principal Stephanie MacLeod & Teacher Nina Bekanovic Testimonial re: Anti-Black Racism Presentations
Teacher Sarah Fulmer - Testimonial regarding Anti-Black Racism Presentation (Full)
Teacher Robin Packer  - In 17 years of teaching kindergarten this is best presentation she has seen.
Teacher Kevin Page - 25 + years as an educator and I can honestly say the group was engaged!
Principal regarding Mental Health Presentations - I would recommend iREP to any other administrator!
Text Testimonials

WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS

The content presented was accessible for grades 5-8 students and was supported by explanations and examples that students could connect with. Additionally, it provided ideas for positive pathways forward for student action, individually and collectively.

Laurie Alisat

Assistant Principal

Westmount Charter School Mid-High

Westmount Charter Board

Alberta

Joel and Germaine’s Anti-Racism Presentation is both informative and engaging. They speak from personal experience. As a teacher I have a better understanding of the terminology related to the topic and now feel more comfortable teaching it to my own students.

Suzanne Visconti

Teacher

St Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

INSPIRATION REPUBLIC does a wonderful job of teaching students about important issues in Canada's history and present using appropriate language, visuals, and engagement. Your students will laugh, learn, and reflect on the role that race plays in our everyday life.

N. Discenza

Teacher

St. Anne Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

The presentation PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW kept my students engaged, taught them a bit of Canadian history, and kept them up to speed for some current issues and jargon that some adults might not be fully versed in. Great job overall!

Carlos Trias

Teacher

St. John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Ontario

The mental health awareness session was an excellent way to get students to understand the effects of their actions on others and how this can be turned around. The acronym 'HOPE' is something that can be easily remembered and teachers can apply this to their classrooms.

Stephanie Cousens

Teacher

St. Luke Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

Inspiration Republic (Joel and Germaine) were fabulous to work with.Their presentation was informative and engaging and students had a great time! Their messaging was inspiring and uplifting and showed many students how they could be an ally for others!

Laura

Quick

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board

Ontario

The energy and relatable personal stories from Joel & Germain hooked the students from the very first moment that our assembly began, and maintained student engagement until the very end. It was superb!

Mrs. Jennifer Leung

Vice-Principal

St. Nicholas Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

A great presentation that addresses an important message.

Oksana Tymczyna

Teacher

St. Paul Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

It's informative, easy to understand, discusses all the current terms and suggests next steps that are easy to understand.

Lisa Santi

Teacher

Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School

Durham Catholic District School Board

Ontario

They spoke with great insight and personal experience which helped relate it to real things.

Jeremy Young

Teacher

Toronto French School

Private

Ontario

Inspiration Republic definitely brought an inspiring message through their presentation, "You, Me, Us." Students enjoyed a great mix of live hosts, video field trips, and interactive class challenges.

Mary De Boer

Principal

Vancouver Christian School

Private

British Columbia

This presentation was real, informative, relatable, and important; the presenters shared their personal stories as a way of connecting with their audiences while delivering integral material that everyone should experience. Thank you very much!

Jaclyn Roulston

Teacher

Westmount Charter School

Westmount Charter Board

Alberta

The overall tone was positive - it was clear that your goal is to empower kids to be allies and the drivers of change for a more just, equitable world. You also did a great job explaining terms like microaggressions and white priviledge in a way that did not feel condescending or judgemental.

Pam Mah

Teacher

Westmount Charter School

Westmount Charter Board

Alberta

The Inspiration Republic virtual presentation titled "The People You May Know" was an excellent way for our school community to kick off Black History Month. The virtual presentation was at an appropriate level for our grade 4 to 8 students to understand the complex issues of anti-black racism, white privilege and allyship. I highly recommend other schools to consider hosting the presentation to help educate their students on these critical topics. Thank you!

Michael Starr

Principal

Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

Their examples were real, they explained the language they were using. The explanation was age appropriate and the examples they used to relate to the kids were right on.

Jessica Shwedyk

Teacher

Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

Inspiration republic did a great presentation that was informative, motivating and inspiring to my students. It made them think, give their opinions and inspired them to do more to support equity and justice.

Elly Beaudoin

Teacher

Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

Be informed by this lively and timely presentation. The non-threatening and engaging discussion will leave you wanting more.

Valerie Nelson

Member of iDARE Parent Committee

Queen of Heaven Catholic Elementary School

Halton Catholic District School Board

Ontario

This presentation was amazing, very informative and engaging!

Daniela Quiquero

Teacher

Richland Academy

Private School

Ontario

If your school is looking for an age appropriate presentation on black Canadian history, this is for you! An absolute hit that students are still raving about!

Melissa Bracciale

Teacher

Richland Academy

Private School

Ontario

They presented age appropriate content on a subject matter that could be overwhelming and or too advanced for younger students. Trusting them benefited us all-they taught Jk-grade 3 students about "Black History IS Canadian History" in a manner that was extremely informative and authentic. I would highly recommend Inspiration Republic to any school. You can trust that they will teach your students with passion and integrity.

Laura McCutcheon

Teacher