TESTIMONIALS

“You were amazing!! That was better than an Ariana Grande concert!!” — student who attended the presentation, Penguin Rescue!

“Thank you for such a wonderful interview – you gave us a real sense of the scale of the operation, and talked with such passion and energy.” — Louise Hidalgo, Presenter/Producer, “Witness”, BBC World Service

“Your TEDxBoston talk was indeed amazing! The day of your talk was my first time attending a Tedx event in-person, and your talk is amongst the very few which are still fresh in my mind. I still talk about your presentation to a lot of my friends…” — Arpit Gupta, Sr. VP Product Innovation at BOA, MIT Media Lab Hackathon

“Just finished a wonderful interview with one of the most inspiring people I know – Dyan deNapoli. Run – don’t walk – to listen to her TED talk. It will affirm your belief in humanity, and her story will inspire you to dream BIG!” — Valerie Young, Dreamer in Residence at Changing Course and award-winning author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women

“At the recent National Marine Educators Association conference, I heard Dyan tell the story of the penguin rescue she took part in when a spill off the coast of Cape Town coated thousands of penguins with crude oil. As you sit glued to the screen for what is going to happen next, you learn a lot of animal science. I highly recommend this presentation to anyone who shares a love of the creatures of this world.” — Harold McWilliams, Ph.D. Sr. Project Director, TERC

“I was fortunate enough to see your presentation at the showcase put on by the North Shore Arts Council, and I can now understand why the teachers request that you return to our school every year without hesitation! I’d love to book you to return again next February!” — Meghan Wilmot, Enrichment Chair, Steward Elementary, Topsfield MA

“I can’t express my gratitude enough for your participation in last night’s event! [World Penguin Day panel in Washington DC.] The response has been very positive, and I am excited to see how we have set the stage for future collaboration. Thank you again for making last night so special!!” — Dr. David E. Guggenheim, CEO of Ocean Doctor, Explorers Club National Fellow

“Dyan presented her penguin program to the second graders in Topsfield. Students were completely engaged and came home excited and informed! She received high praise from teachers, who have requested she come back next year!” –– Julie Sullivan, Curriculum Enrichment Chair, Steward Elementary School, Topsfield MA

“That was absolutely fascinating! I have to say, that was the best lecture I have heard in my entire life!” — Resident at Carlton-Willard Village Assisted Living Facility, Bedford MA

“The 4th and 5th graders at our school were very touched and inspired by your Ted.com Penguin Rescue lecture! We had just wrapped up our school’s Invention Convention when I showed the talk. Our students were captivated by your story. It was a great reminder that – win or lose – it is important to engage in challenges that strengthen our creativity and problem solving skills. They loved the story of the 17 year-old inventor of penguin degreaser, as did I!” — Carrie G. Seiden, School Librarian, Totoket Valley Elementary School, CT

“Thank you so much for making time for us last night! Your presentation was outstanding, both educational and entertaining. I wish you the best inyour future endeavors, and hope you will keep us in mind for a future Program. (Hint,hint!)” — Jane Granatino, Library Director, Uxbridge Free Public Library, Uxbridge MA

“First graders got to learn about penguins this morning from The Penguin Lady! This is always a favorite presentation at the end of the life cycle unit in science.” — Principal Deborah Dressler, Memorial Elementary School, Burlington, MA

“Your talk was so inspiring, and I bet that there were students in the audience who would love to go into the field of science to work with these amazing animals! I, myself, learned a lot about penguins from reading your amazing book and listening to your talk.” — teacher of a 2nd grade class (teaching in a hybrid classroom setting)

“The kids absolutely loved it! They were taking about you the rest of the afternoon! The presentation was perfect and really kept even our squirreliest littles engaged.” — Kindergarten teacher (teaching in a hybrid classroom)

“Mia was absolutely riveted, and has been talking about penguins and Antarctica practically nonstop since your talk. She initially had zero interest in the topic, but thanks to you, she’s completely changed her mind. Suffice it to say, you made a huge, huge impression!” — parent of a 2nd grade student attending class virtually from home