"Steven was also invited back to St. Christopher as a guest speaker in the grade 5 classroom. He brought in artifacts taught using his innate story-telling abilities to compliment and enhance the curriculum. It was a very personal, highly interactive experience for our students and left a lasting impression with them."
~ Mr. Roger Demers,
Principal, St. Christopher Catholic School, St. Catharines
"I had the pleasure of working with Steven Baranyai this past year when he visited two schools I work at for the District School Board of Niagara. I would highly recommend Steven to any school - both at the elementary or secondary level. His message is thoughtful and engaging."
~ Kristin Theriault,
OCT, Instructional Coach, Area 4, DSBN, St. Catharines
"Steven and I have performed together musically, co-facilitated workshops, and have worked together in many schools in the Niagara Region as invited speakers and performers. Working with Steven has always been an honour for me because of his dedication to teaching and making a difference in the lives of others."
~ Mark Chindemi,
Sole Proprietor of Chinwa Rhythms,
Music Teacher at Beyond Montessori School, St. Catharines
"Steven actively demonstrates an exemplary attitude toward teaching and learning. Steven is an outstanding role model, storyteller and presenter. His passion to share his culture and promote peace and reconciliation is truly amazing. Steven has been welcomed back by all staff and students to our school community."
~ Stefan Kamendy,
Grades 1/2 Teacher, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School, St. Catharines
"Steven is an intelligent, caring, organized, dedicated and compassionate man who has a wealth of knowledge surrounding First Nations' culture and has an important story to share about his own life experience. His programming for MADWEJIWAN precisely compliments the inquiry-based expectations of the revised social studies curriculum. I highly recommend Steven as a cultural educator and support his intention and journey with MADWEJIWAN."
~ Nadine Fenwick, OCT, BA, M.Ed.
Core French and Prep Teacher, Prince of Whales Public School, Thorold
"Steven speaks with humility and is a captivating and engaging speaker with People of all ages. He has a way of sharing information both aptly, and with a patience that is truly noble. He is articulate and knowledgeable and displays an intellect of his culture, craft as an artist, and genuineness as an educator and musician, that my students will carry with them for many years as inspiration."
~ Shauna Daley,
Upper Elementary Teacher, Beyond Montessori School, St. Catharines
Owner/Facilitator at 'Art and You', Grimsby
"Steven is very humble. He is a very captivating speaker who engages the audience with his wisdom. He continues to share his knowledge and intellect of his culture and his many musical gifts as a musician and artist. As an elementary educator, I look forward to our next opportunity in which we will work together again. Students and staff alike have embraced Steven's approach..."
~ Wendy Wilson,
Elementary School Teacher, NCDSB, Wainfleet
"My Grade 5 students were captivated by his knowledge, experience and genuine respect for First Nations' culture. Steven brought in several artifacts, items and instruments that he was able to share and along with storytelling, songs and dance, he was able to provide a very authentic and memorable experience for my students. I would highly recommend Steven's Service to any classroom, youth group or organization and wish him every success in sharing his gifts and talents with others."
~ Paul Lukacs,
Grade 5 Teacher, St. Christopher Catholic School, St. Catharines