Endorsed by:     
  Daniel Sherman, Mental Health Counselor
Dr. Barbara A. Malley, Ph.D. Psychologist
               Dr. Jennifer Fidelo, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

 

 

Please take the time to read our letters of recommendation and also what others are saying about Steve and his assembly/presentation
(scroll to the bottom to see what the students are saying).

 

I was intensely moved by Steve’s presentation.  I have been talking about this program non-stop since Wednesday and will continue to do so at every possible opportunity.
Joanne Spencer, Program Coordinator NASSAU BOCES, Arts in Education

 

I want to thank you for your understanding and willingness to work with NMS. This experience and topic was a new one for us. The assemblies created a significant amount of discussions for the day as students went into other classrooms. Steve is articulate and a compelling storyteller as he narrated his own journey. I do believe that many students connected to many aspects of the presentation. Steve was warm, engaging and sincerely personable.
Matthew Gengler, Principal BN-Middle School

 

It was absolutely amazing that Steve took additional time to speak with some of our students who identified with his experience and are needing additional support. Our students connected to Steve the actor/stuntman, the health vulnerable human as a result of substance abuse/ the survivor of parental suicide/ and the man.
Rosanne Kavanagh – Assistant Principal

 

The speaker made great connections with the students and they seemed spellbound by his story. More importantly… presentations like this can open up wounds for both students and staff. I am so glad that you created an opportunity for students to express how they are feeling…

Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil. Asst. Superintendent, Brentwood Schools. Brentwood, New York

“A huge thank you to Steve Mason for two fantastic days of sharing your experiences with our students…
One of the ABSOLUTE MOST POWERFUL presentations I’ve ever heard! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!”
Dave Neumayer, Vocational Director. River Rock Academy

Here’s what the STUDENTS are saying:

-Thank you sooo much!! Your story was amazing thanks for coming !!!

-So amazing having u at r school!!

Omg this is so inspiring! Thank you for coming to share with us

-Thanks for coming your presentation was absolutely amazinggg and I really hope it makes a difference

-your presentation DEFINITELY made a difference! thanks so much for coming❤️

-Your presentation was one of the only presentations I actually felt made a difference in my life.

 You are truly incredible. Thank you for speaking to us and telling us your story. I think we all shed a tear at that assembly

-Thanks for telling us your story and being so brave! thanks for the pictures and autographs too, you’re very inspiring and your presentation touched all of us!

 

 

 

Steve holds certificates through the Safety Planning Intervention for Suicide Prevention
as well as Coursera’s Solving the Opioid Crisis Teach-out. Steve is also CPR and AED certified.