November 2004

Dear Kate,

Our troop of girls ages 10-14 really enjoyed your presentation and performance. I, for one, have not been to anything like it and thought you were just amazing and very talented. A great deal can be learned from your performance about perseverance and obtaining goals we thought we never could. Thanks! You were a great inspiration!

Sherry McKenzie - Troop Co-Leader
Girl Scout Troop 1941
Avondale, AZ

September 15, 2004

Kate Campbell Stevenson
Women: Back to the Future
12122 David Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

I have been truly fortunate to be able to see two of your performances - one as a professional employee at the Environmental Protection Agency and the other as a Girl Scout leader with my Girl Scout troop. Both shows were extraordinary! Your theatrical ability is out of this world (you should be on Broadway!), and your shows are extremely inspiring and entertaining as well as educational. As an environmental attorney I was especially inspired by your portrayal of Rachel Carson - an ordinary person doing extraordinary things to protect public health and the environment. The girls in my Girl Scout troop were fascinated with your transformation into each character. You actually seemed to bring that person alive on stage for a few minutes. Not only did they learn a lot about the courage and dreams of each women, they learned that they too can follow their dreams and be whatever they want to be. Your show is extremely rewarding and your characters are all great role models which today’s girls desperately need.

Sincerely,

Nancy Parkinson Natoli
Attorney, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Girl Scout Troop Leader, Troop 5407

August 12, 2004

Kate Campbell Stevenson
Women: Back to the Future
12122 David Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Dear Ms. Stevenson,

Thank you for your very motivating and inspiring program Women: Back to the Future that you presented to our 8th graders, May of 2004.

Your presentation had such a positive impact on all of our students, encouraging them to dream big, to go for those dreams, and to believe in themselves and their talents.

Musically and dramatically portraying four women from history that had to face many obstacles and odds, yet overcoming all of them to reach and surpass their goals, was so motivating to our students, and tied in very nicely with our History and Science curriculums. When often times students' self esteem and confidence is squelched by circumstances and society's expectations in general (especially young womens')... Your stories sent very hopeful and encouraging messages to the students. The use of make-up application and change of costumes during the program was very captivating, and your beautiful voice with song and dramatization was phenomenal, and definitely attention-getting.

We all left your program feeling uplifted. Teachers who attended were buzzing with positive feedback, noting how we had to have you back next year. The discussions in class following your presentation were wonderful to hear, as the students were so excited and inspired from your messages and character portrayals from history.

Thank you for your fantastic program and for your very positive message that young students especially need to hear.

Sincerely,

Joan E. Davis
8th Grade Science Teacher
Rosa Parks Middle School
Olney, MD
(301) 924-3180

Nancy S. Grasmick
State Superintendent of Schools
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0100
410-333-6442 TTY/TDD

August 10, 2004

Kate Campbell Stevenson
Women: Back to the Future
12122 David Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Dear Kate:

On behalf of the Association for Gender Equity Leadership in Education (AGELE) and the Maryland State Department of Education, I want to thank you for your excellent presentation, Women: Back to the Future, at AGELE's recent 25th anniversary national conference, Educational Equity As a Civil Right: A Capital Idea! Participants who attended your session were inspired by the stories you told of women of diverse backgrounds, and commented on the professionalism of your performance. Conference attendees also enjoyed learning more about your programs through interacting with vou throughout the conference and from viewing your materials at the conference resource display.

It is important for women and girls to see role models from women's history, and for men and boys to learn of the remarkable contributions that women have made to all areas of society. Your work highlights the strength, courage, creativity, and resilience of women in overcoming barriers and in making a difference in building our nation.

Best wishes for continued success in reaching out to schools and communities in Maryland and across the nation. AGELE and the Maryland State Department of Education look forward to working with you in the future. We also hope that you will be an active partner in helping us develop the Maryland Women's Heritage Center, which will be the first state center of its kind in the nation. Your insights and enthusiasm will add a great deal to the Center's development.

Sincerely,

Linda Shevitz
AGELE Conference Co-Chair
Educational Equity Specialist
Maryland State Department of Education

Loudoun County, Virginia
www.loudoun.gov
Office on Youth
Advisory Commission on Youth
1 Harrison Street, S.E., 4th Floor, P.O. Box 7000
Leesburg, VA 20177-7000
703/777-0358, Fax: 703/771-5354

December 2, 2002

To Whom It May Concern:

Let me take this opportunity to share with you the absolute delight and joy I've experienced as a result of sponsoring events showcasing the immense talents and gifts of Ms. Kate Campbell Stevenson. "Enchanting", "Informative", "Excellent", "Inspiring" are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind in attempting to describe this wonderful lady and her performance. Each time we have had Kate come and do her performance I've witnessed youth and adults alike become mesmerized and totally captivated as she weaves her stories of true heroes and s/heroes. A masterful storyteller and gifted singer, Ms. Stevenson is guaranteed to leave her audiences not only wanting more, but also wanting to BE more as her messages of empowerment and positive self-determination instill such a wonderful "can-do" attitude.

In closing, I say with total confidence - Kate Campbell Stevenson is a truly remarkable performer, one to be enjoyed over and over again.

Respectfully yours,

Charlene Johnson
Manager
Loudoun County Office on Youth

CYJ

Connie Henry
3117 W. Feather Sound Dr.
Anthem, AZ 85086

October 25, 2002

Kate Campbell Stevenson
12122 David Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Dear Kate,

On behalf of the Greenway High School Parent Action Club, I am writing to thank you for helping us accomplish our most successful fundraising event ever! Beyond the students, teachers and parents from Greenway, hundreds of people from throughout the Phoenix area were mesmerized by your amazing show. Your performaces of Women: Back to the Future achieved the following goals for Greenway:

• Raised over $7750 to underwrite the purchase of audio-visual equipment for our multi-purpose roon-4 to be used by our students and outside community groups.
• Accomplished cross-curriculum integration between History, English, Journalism, Drama, Advertising and Music.
• Provided community service opportunities for student groups campus-wide
• Provided outreach to the greater Phoenix community touching the lives of over 300 at risk teens through a grant from Target Stores
• Provided a stepping stone for inter-generational experiences
• Interfaced with the home school conununity and other schools in our district
• Raised public awareness of Greenway High School in the greater Phoenix area through newspaper and television coverage
• Provided networking opportunities with many groups including the following: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, League of Women Voters, Kiwanis, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Zonta, Junior League, Rotary and many area retirement homes.

Your beautiful voice and accomplished acting did indeed make your characters come alive. We were also inspired by your personal courage in flying to Phoenix September 18th in the wake of the 9-11 tragedy. Your example and your program helped us all cope with reality and move on toward our dreams and uncharted paths.

You are one terrifically talented lady and I would be happy to sing your praises to any other school, group or organization interested in our experience with Women: Back to the Future. We are definitely looking forward to meeting your new characters at a future performance at Greenway!

Sincerely,

Connie Henry, Chair
Women: Back to the Future Event, Greenway High School
623-551-8327

Dear Kate:

On behalf of the Lowcountry Tech Prep Consortium I would like to thank you for bringing Women: Back to the Future to South Carolina. Your amazing talent, your passionate committment to excellence, and your insightful interaction with your audiences renders Women: Back to the Future as an incredible event. Your presence was certainly a most appropriate addition to our statewide celebration of Carolina Careers Week.

There is no doubt that many of the more than 3,000 students on the Lowcountry who attended your performances were inspired to believe in themselves and reach for that special gift hidden deep within each of them. We have received nothing but extremely positive comments about your presentations. The energy level that allowed you to conduct three performances per day for four consecutive days in six different locations was unbelievable. Thank you for exerting the extra effort that enabled us to reach as many students as possible during your visit.

I certainly hope that you will be able to return to South Carolina some time in the not too distant future. We will always have students here in the Lowcountry that need to hear your message.

Bravo for a job well done!

Yours truly,

David A. Walker
Executive Director

Dear Kate:

The National School-to-Work Office (NSTWO) would like to thank you for your contribution to the overwhelming success of the School-to-Work 2000: Thinking About Tomorrow conference. The conference hosted close to 1300 attendees, representing education, business, community organizations, parents and a visible and vocal group of young people. Thinking About Tomorrow, a celebration of the accomplishments of school-to-work, left participants with practical information, valuable tools, an expanded network, an appreciation for the promise and challenges that lie ahead, and an optimism for what is possible.

As you know, the conference was multi-faceted, and your contribution was invaluable to its success. Your captivating one-women performances of Women: Back to the Future received rave reviews and served to motivate and inspire conference participants to recognize positive character traits in historical women in American history. Your stories of women, such as Bessie Coleman and Abigail Adams who overcame barriers to succeed and leave their mark on history were both educational and inspirational. The Teachers Guide to your performance has made it possible for participants to continue the learning innovations back in the classroom through a variety of follow-up activities including creative writing and career exploration.

Your individual contribution to the youth agenda and our collective mark at local, state, and national levels has transformed the nature of work and learning in this country. It took your energy and commitment to excellence to make this event powerful for all who attended. The NSTWO appreciates your active involvement in our celebration of school-to-work and wishes you continued success in your own tomorrows.

Sincerely

Stephanie J. Powers
National School-to-Work Director