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Crystal Sweeney Half Price Books 01 - Flagship Store Manager 5803 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75231 store - (214) 379-8000 ext. 1101 office - (214) 379-8093 csweeney@halfpricebooks.com |
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"I would like to recommend Daryl at Snake Encounters as an excellent motivational speaker
for helping students get motivated to take State Tests. We have had some problems getting
kids interested in taking the end of year tests that our state requires, and we decided to
try a motivational speaker. Daryl's use of snakes immediately grabbed my attention because I realized this would grab our student's attention. I was not wrong. There was an anticipation for two days before the show that was unmatched of any assembly we have ever had. Students were going to the Snake Encounters web site and learning about the different snakes that were going to be part of the show. During the show the students were glued to the presentation and that made it easy for Daryl to talk to the students about overcoming their fear of taking tests and the fear of failure in general. He talked to the kids about overcoming their fear of snakes and how they could use this same approach in overcoming their fear of failure in taking tests. Our principal was pulled out of the audience and had a snake encounter of his own. The message: if he can overcome his fear of snakes, then you can overcome your fears. Our principal said that this was one of the best assemblies he had ever seen at our school." |
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Bob Herbst Guidance Counselor Sarcoxie High School |
| August 22, 2006 |
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As Curator of The Living Materials Center, I have known Daryl Sprout for
twenty years through our mutual interest in the study of herpetology. I
have always admired his dedication to any endeavor he has undertaken, and
his genuine concern for the welfare of not only reptiles, but all forms of wildlife. I have witnessed his presentations with live reptiles on numerous occasions. He has always impressed me with his safety in handling techniques, knowledge of the animals, and professionalism when dealing with the public. Daryl's prowess with comic timing and prestidigitation entertains as he educates. His communication skills are exceptional with both young and old. Daryl has appeared on my cable show often and is very comfortable with the media and with groups of all ages and sizes. His dealings with wildlife are always humane and in the best interest of the animals concerned. I would highly recommend Daryl for presentations to all types of audiences. Daryl has also established himself as very knowledgeable in the area of animal behavior and I frequently refer his company "Snake Encounters" to organizations and individuals when there is a reptile concern. |
| Jim Dunlap Curator Plano Independent School District Living Materials Center |
| I consider myself a very lucky individual. I was fortunate enough to
catch your 5 o'clock show out at the State Fair on Sunday. I walked in there petrified
of any snake. No matter what kind it was. I'd like to say that thanks to your
persisitence and determination, I am not one of those that tells the wife to run and
get somethin to kill it. Now although I am not as big a fan of snakes as you, I can
now say with all sincerity that the next time I see one of these amazing creatures, I
will be content to let it glide away and leave me alone. If only you knew how truly
scared I was during your show you'd laugh your head off. But then I saw how you
handled the snakes and how there was no way they were getting away. Also I saw that
you truly love your job. That was one of the most impressive things. So, on behalf
of myself and my wife, and not to mention all the snakes in my backyard, thank you, Mr.
Sprout, for your caring and education. |
| Howard W. Williamson |
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Your shows captivated our visitors, both young and old, and were a great draw for our Spring Break. From all the staff at Discovery Science Center, we look forward to your next visit. We certainly will be looking to integrate the Snake Encounters Show into our regular programming cycle. |
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Peter Comisky VP Exhibits and Program Support Discovery Science Center Santa Ana, CA |
| Daryl Sprout's Snake Encouters is one of the most exciting
live animal programs I have ever seen. He brings his outstanding humor and balanced
education to students throughout North Texas. Over the last five years, Daryl has
dazzled thousands of students at Winston Science sharing his enthusiasm for
snakes, and teaching others to appreciate them. His wonderful demeanor enables
students of all ages to approach snakes with a new understanding. It is truly amazing
to see the priceless expressions on the faces of young people having an opportunity to
hold a snake for the first time. I highly recommend this program for any event where you want to combine both fun and learning. |
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Lehman Marks, PhD Director Winston Science The Winston School Dallas, TX |
| Just wanted to thank you for the great job. You made a huge
impression on my friends and helped us to have a very entertaining party! |
| Vincent Valdez Cedar Hill, Texas |
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Having the Snake Encounters event at The Discovery Science Place was very rejuvenating for our market. Daryl's willingness to become a part of our team allowed us to put together a pre-event promotional program that made all the difference in our two-day event. The educational message of the show delivered with his classic comic-wit made the event a huge success. We definitely plan to have him back. |
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Vel Williamson Director of Marketing Discovery Science Place vel@discoveryscienceplace.com |
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