How do I say this without getting emotional?
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I can't. You have helped our family in so many ways. You don't stop helping or teaching when you leave the studio. Tobie started Tri-Star just after his father passing away. His confidence level was low, he was acting out in class, and his grades could have been better.

Within the first three months of being at the studio, his teacher called me in for a meeting and said to me that she didn't know what I was doing at home, but to keep it up. She said his school work had improved 200%, he no longer was disrespectful, and she said his confidence level had much improved.

Tobie is now in fourth grade and is a straight A student and in the gifted program. He respects you so much. He cares what you think of him in the studio and out.

Tobie and Taryn lost their step-father last year. You cared so much about our family that you came and spent time with Kim in the hospital and also came out to the house and visited with him and I. Kim also had much respect for you.

You have done wonderful things for our family that I can not truly thank you enough for. Thank you for having a huge impact on our family's lives.
God Bless,

Tami Brinkman
Bourbonnais, IL

"Children have many people that influence their lives..."

"Children have many people that influence their lives as they are growing to adults, such as parents, grandparents, priests or ministers, teachers and many others. Having a teacher that is caring, patient, and truly interested in the personal growth and the type of person each student becomes is a very special GIFT to each student he or she may have through their developing years.

The students at Tri Star Martial Arts are very lucky children and adults alike, to have this type of teacher involved not only in their training but also their lives. It is very obvious to all of the parents who see how their children are developing discipline, self confidence and the desire to never quit on something that is important to them.

I truly appreciate that my granddaughter, Amanda has a teacher like you to help her develop her skills of self-confidence and self-esteem. Amanda has come so far in all of these important parts needed to become a confident adult.

She comes out of class red in the face, sweating, tired, but excited and ready for the next day of classes. She has a new determination to work hard and reach her goal of Black Belt is inspiring. Thank you for being the person who you are, the teacher that will certainly make a difference in Amanda's life, and all of the students who have you interested in their lives."


Amanda's Grandmother
Mary Brooks
Bourbonnais, Illinois