Larry Wirtz

Testimonials

"Follow the Leader"

"What a wonderful way to teach students about character! We focus on Life Skills at our school, and Mr. Wirtz's Follow the Leader blended perfectly with our curriculum. He relates so well with children of all ages (including the staff) that is worth every dime! Highly Recommended!"

Patricia Dickerson - Principal

Lincoln Trail Elementary

Lamar, Indiana

"Larry's 'Follow the Leader' progam was an emotional program that spoke to ALL of our students. I highly recommend this powerful program!"

Mark Harris - Principal

Lester B. Sommer Elementary

Crawfordsville, Indiana

"Larry's presentation of 'Follow the Leader' was just excellent! He uses humor and magic as well as being very serious about bullying. He empowers the students to be able to handle bully situations."

Rachel Stropp - Counselor

Lima-Brighton Elementary School

Howe, Indiana

"Mr. Wirtz's 'Follow the Leader' character development and bully presentation caught the students' attention and helf their interest throughout the entire presentation. Captivating! Magical! Relevant! He gave practical stategies all kids could use immediately. It is applicable to all grade levels."

Laurie Simms - Principal

Beiriger Elementary School

Griffith, Indiana

"'Follow the Leader' is an engaging, entertaining, and age-appropriate program that approaches the difficult topic of bullying. Mr. Wirtz uses humor and magic to help students gain insight on the effects of bullying. My students and I had a wonderful experience."

Michelle Heilman - Teacher

Northwest Elementary

Ever Green Park, Illinois

"Larry's program exceeded my expectations. He was able to capture the students' attention duriong the assemblies and workshops! It was a very educational and fun day that the students will remember for a long time!"

Jim Cypher - Principal

Shawnee Elmwood Primary School

Lima, Ohio

(Larry presented Red, White, Blue & YOU, Follow the Leader, and all three of The Magical World of Science assembly programs for this school)

"Larry had the students attention from the very beginning with his magic tricks! Our students were very involved and a lot of laughter was heard throughout this convocation. I was approached by many teachers after Larry's presentation expressing their appreciation of the quality of content Mr. Wirtz's show contained."

Monica Smith - Counselor

Randolph Southern Elementary

Lynn, Indiana

"Larry Wirtz came to Griffith Middle School to present his Follow the Leader program. I thought his program did an outstanding job of addressing the bullying issues at our school and in the world outside. The program delivered many wonderful lessons and held the students' attention the entire time. I thoroughly enjoyed his program and feel that it would be a great use for any school's anti-bullying efforts."

Jaime Thomas - Counselor

Griffith Middle School

Griffith, Indiana

"Larry Wirtz's program 'Follow the Leader' combines the best examples of how children should react and respond to situations of bullying. His presentation emphasizes the empowered role of a bystander and the need to help kids develop positive self-images, confidence, and unity. Students and staff alike will be awed by this program. It makes us all think about how we interact in all our relationships."

Matt Haren - Teacher

Woodside Middle School

Fort Wayne, Indiana

"I truly enjoyed the way the bullying/victim/caring concerns were presented. We all enjoyed the presenter-audience interaction. The magic kept all of us very engaged in what message was being portrayed.

Many of the adults were watching the reactions of the children that this would most relate to. It was very interesting to see them 'identify' themselves by watching their reactions. They were squirming, making faces, rocking in their spots, etc.

The ending was a very touching approach to conclude what the speaker was saying. I cried!

Accept yourself, Believe in yourself, and Challenge yourself, are excellent goals for the children of not only the community, but everywhere to set for themselves personally. Thank you!"

Georgi Schintgen - Teacher

Greenwood School

Waukegan, Illinois

"Larry's 'Follow the Leader' program was excellent! His message of courage, compassion and character held our students spellbound. His excitement and enthusiasm are contagious. i would recommend this programs without hesitation."

Michael Ykimoff - Principal

Bean Elementary School

Spring Arbor, Michigan

"Larry Wirtz's 'Follow the Leader' program is an excellent show with a message that is beneficial to all students and staff members alike. Everyone needs to see this powerful assembly!"

Renee Sams - Assistant Principal

Washington Elementary School

Waukegan, Illinois

"Larry has a very special gift. He can speak to all ages about bully prevention and has a way of also touching and changing people into believing in themselves. I have been teaching for 24 years and have never heard a speaker speak with such a powerful message."

Meleta Beach - Teacher

Pioneer Elementary School

Royal Center, Indiana

"Larry Wirtz's 'Follow the Leader' program had our students' rapt attention. Through vivid imagery and magic tricks, our students learned that the caring majority has more power than bullies if we just choose to use that power and take care of each other."

Mark Esselstein - Principal

Parkway Elementary School

Rockford, Ohio

"Larry Wirtz's 'Follow the Leader' program was excellent. The students were totally involved and listened intently to the very important message that he was sending. The ending of his program brought tears to several of the staff in the room and sent an intense message that I don't think students will ever forget."

Jan Hines - Principal

Kolling Elementary School

Saint John, Indiana

"'Follow the Leader' is a great program. Mr. Wirtz held the attention of all 475 kindergarten through second grade students. Aligned to the Ohio Content Standards., students learned how to be good citizens. Students were challenged to care for others in an effort to stop bullying. I strongly recommend 'Follow the Leader' to other schools!"

Troy Armstrong - Principal

Leggett Street Primary School

Wauseon, Ohio

"This powerful message makes a connection with kids in all stages of bullying including the bully, victim, and bystanders. Larry's genuine and creative approach engaged our 6th grade students in this sensitive topic."

Melissa Parker - Teacher

Woodside Middle School

Fort Wayne, Indiana

"The direct message of being a bully is not ok, that it is wrong was very powerful. There is something wrong when children think it's ok to hurt others. Also all students were impacted, whether they were the bully, the victim, or the bystanders who did nothing."

Denice Hirt - Principal

Otis Elementary

Fremont, Ohio

"Larry's presentation was awesome. His message supported our belief of the power of the group to handle bullies. Caring students can be the front line intervention to a bully situation at school. His good humor, caring, and engaging magic show kept our students focused the entire time."

Ronald L. Fiala - Principal

Westmont Junior High

Westmont, Illinois

"Your program was awesome. The kids were totally engrossed in what you were saying and doing. I truly believe that more than one child will gain something from your presentation!"

Cindy Levack - Teacher

Central Elementary

Portage, Indiana

"Larry's program was timely, funny and very appropriate for our students. He conducted different presentations for our K-3 and 4-8 students, each of which was grade-level sensitive, humorous, exciting, and loaded with good messages. Our students were transfixed for the entire fifty minutes. We will have Larry return to our school in the future. He's the best."

Art Shaw - Principal

Gifford Grade School

Gifford, Illinois

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