''awesome! I had so many faculty come up and tell me that they loved your show. They were so impressed with your message and your skill!''
   Beth Munro, Griffith Institute Middle School

''One of the most energizing and engaging performances focused on bullying and character development that we have seen!''
   Frank Spagnolo, Ben Franklin Middle School

"Thank you for contributing to the success of our high school student leadership retreat... We are grateful for your commitment to your work, and we are IN AWE OF YOUR TALENT!"
   Charmy Perry, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

''Absolutely fabulous! How wonderful it was to have science conveyed in such a fun way! You had everyone on the edge of their seats the whole time.''
   Kristy Bartenstein, Corning Museum of Glass

"During your family night performance, all I could hear was laughter, the kind that makes your whole body shake... Thanks again for bringing so much joy to Riverview!"
   Paula Gardner, Riverview School

"FIVE STARS! Teachers kept stopping by my office to share their delight with the program and the positive message on character education. Several said it was the best assembly in all their years of teaching."
   June Karassik, Cattaraugus Elementary

"Awesome job with the keynote for our Career Day. It was both entertaining and effective. Faculty and students loved it! Nothing but positive comments. You rock!!!"
   Kathy Hoyt, North Rose-Wolcott High School

"Superb! His ability to integrate humor and character education was amazing... This was the best I've seen in all my years here... He is so talented and personable, and he never lost focus on the message..."
   Teacher Comments, Homer Brink School

"NeIs is a talented, caring person who has done great things to motivate our students. His workshops and assemblies are the HIGHLIGHT OF OUR SCHOOL YEAR."
   Tyler Eichas, Plank Road South School

"It was a pleasure to have Nels this year. He was perfect for Read Across America Day and with his diversity of subjects he is a great artist to have again and again."
   Suzanne Hattala, Kirk Road School

"Science Circus displayed your amazing juggling and theatrical talents, and kept the audience enthralled while motivating and inspiring them. Your joy in working with young people is evident."
   Program Committee, Young Audiences

"Our students and staff absolutely loved the performance. The skills were incredible, the physical comedy had us in stitches, and the message was INVALUABLE!"
   Pam Fitzmorris, Cosgrove Middle School

"I am still hearing rave reviews about the assembly and workshops. Both faculty and students have had only great things to say about your AMAZING SKILLS and DELIGHTFUL HUMOR."
   Kristin Malone, Our Lady of Mercy High School

"The workshops went fantastically well. We had 100% participation of the students. Even the medical excuse students wanted to be involved. And the lessons about success were well received."
   Deb Glisson, Marcellus High School

"You taught not only juggling but CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT and LIFE SKILLS... Your artistry and sincerity captivated everyone, and I personally relished the upbeat effect you had on the entire school."
   Deborah Rose, Washington Irving School

"Excellent program! ‘Possibilities’ was the perfect complement to our values education theme. You modeled our values principles and kept everyone fully engaged."
   Michelle Kavanaugh, Maplemere Elementary

"The assemblies were some of the best we have ever had. Professional... engaging... and your rapport with both junior and senior high students was excellent!"
   Tim Rankin, Cambridge Springs High School

"'Read to Achieve' was right on target! Just the right combination of fun and inspiration to kick off our reading program."
   Mary Mulcahy, Highland Elementary

"Your ability to be humorous and to address important issues at the same time is EXTRAORDINARY. Students and teachers said it was the best program they had ever seen! It’s wonderful to see this kind of talent combined with a positive message."
   Linda Hewes, Chautauqua Lake Central School