"Andy’s willingness to do whatever was necessary to get the job done made him an asset.  He is kind, smart and capable, as well as extremely reliable."  

- Former supervisor, program director

"It is my opinion that Andy’s vision, commitment and integrity helped transform the overall culture within our organization.  I can personally attest that he consistently provided me honest, direct and thought-provoking feedback that helped me grow as an educator and person."  

- Former colleague, College coach

"My experiences working with Andy have been some of the most profound of my professional career. I have been continually impressed with the quality and depth of the relationships that he's developed with everyone around him. I've seen his methods yield real success in the academic and personal lives of our students. His focus on mindfulness has been particularly effective with our students and staff. I continue to use many of the self-awareness exercises that I learned from Andy in my personal life today."  

- Former colleague, development participant teacher

"Thank you for introducing me to Mindful Awareness, meditation, a new way to communicate, and your ability to integrate (and close the gulf between) love and logic. The powerful affect you've had on all the children and staff still resonates.  Your role was integral in helping me make this discovery. You have a great way of making people feel like they can single-handedly change the world with intellectual creativity! It's awesome."

- Former colleague, development participant teacher, graduate student.

"If you are seeking a first rate educator and individual, you could not find a better person than Andy."

​- Former supervisor, Principal

"His integrity is impeccable."

- Former colleague and supervisor, Assistant Principal

"Andy has truly been a gift of wisdom, kindness and expertise to our school community."

​- Former colleague, teacher

"Andy was not only a pleasant surprise but a rare find among young teachers.  Overall, he was considered one of the best young teachers we have experienced in the last 10 years."

- Former supervisor, district superintendent

"A scientist with a keen interest and commitment to literature, philosophy, and writing across the curriculum, Andy connected with students, faculty, and administrators.  I know many of the above mentioned who will profoundly miss his integrity and positive presence and influence on our campus."

​- Former colleague, teacher

"On several occasions I was able to observe him in the classroom and in study periods: he has it!  One of my colleagues told me that Andy was the best teaching assistant he had in his twenty years of teaching.  I seldom get an opportunity to write letters of recommendation using superlatives like this."

- Former supervisor, Professor