R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises, Inc.





	Kudos from ... San Lorenzo Unified School District California Education Round Table The College Board Western Regional Office Stanford Youth Medical Science Program Summer Math & Science Honors (SMASH) Academy California State GEAR UP East Bay Small Business Development Center Nectar Consulting San Lorenzo Unified School District R.T. Fisher has provided outstanding educational services to the San Lorenzo Unified School District. The leader of this organization, Robyn Fisher is a "bright," dynamic, high energy and dedicated educational leader who always has the interests of students at the core of what she does. Robyn and her team are easy to work with as they are flexible and accommodating to our District needs. Students have benefited from R.T. Fisher's exemplary instructional and cultural intervention program and we envision an on-going partnership with them. I highly recommend R.T. Fisher to any school district or organization. Larry Maniscalco Associate Superintendent San Lorenzo Unified School District. Back to top California Education Round Table I am pleased to attest to the exemplary service that R. T. Fisher Educational Enterprises has delivered to the California Education Round Table and they have been integral to two Round Table initiatives. Alliance for Regional Collaboration to Heighten Educational Success (ARCHES) for which R. T. Fisher has been a grantee whose goal is to improve the performance of African-American students on standardized mathematics examinations through providing culturally relevant professional development for teachers in that discipline California Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) for which R. T. Fisher Educational Enterprises has been the contractor for the Resources and Materials Clearinghouse -- an innovative, multi-media presentation on developing a college-going culture for middle school administrators, counselors, and teachers. With both these initiatives, R. T. Fisher has developed quality products on a timely schedule and with a high degree of professionalism. The Round Table recommends R. T. Fisher Educational Enterprises to any school, school district, higher educational institution, community-based organization, or other entity that is intent on developing quality products, convening substantive and well-organized meetings or conferences, and engaging in standards-based professional development for educators. Penny Edgert Coordinator, Intersegmental Coordinating Committee California Education Round Table Back to top The College Board Western Regional Office The College Board Western Regional Office utilized R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises to assist in the planning, marketing, and on-site support for the First Annual Dream Deferred Conference: The Future of African American Education in California. With their assistance and expertise, we were successful in executing a regional conference in less than six weeks that attracted over 250 educators from throughout the western United States. The R.T. Fisher team effectively managed the essential details as conference planner. I appreciated their ability to assist in crafting the major conference theme and focus. They provided exceptional on-site coordination and extremely detailed evaluation instruments for the conference. The College Board has continued to work with R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises for our last four Dream Deferred Conferences. I would highly recommend the organization to anyone who is seeking superior, professional educational support and conference management. Sandra Williams Hamp Chief Educational Manager The College Board Western Regional Office Back to top Stanford Youth Medical Science Program The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program, an organization within the Stanford School of Medicine, is dedicated to preparing low-income and underrepresented minority students for college and careers in health and medicine. For the past four years, SMYSP has partnered with R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises to provide our students, staff and parents with comprehensive information about the college admissions process including financial aid as well as standardized tests. We have been especially impressed with their professionalism, awareness and sensitivity towards the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students, and their ability to form meaningful relationships with all those involved. R.T. Fisher remains one of our strongest partners and we look forward to working with them for years to come. Judith Ned, Ed.D Executive Director Stanford Youth Medical Science Program Nell Curran SMYSP Program Coordinator Stanford Youth Medical Science Program Back to top Summer Math & Science Honors (SMASH) Academy This is a long over due note of thanks for the noteworthy service and support your firm has provided to the Level Playing Field Institute's Summer Math & Science Honors (SMASH) Academy during these past two years. SMASH has benefited greatly from your firm's professionalism, content expertise, high standards, and extensive documentation. In working with you, I was impressed by your depth of knowledge and ability to help our instructors develop integrated curricula that was experiential, research driven, culturally relevant and rigorous. During the period our instructors worked with you, they were able to shift paradigm, increase their levels of accountability to themselves and others, and enhance their educational toolkits. Equally impressive was your work with our scholars in the Standardized Test Prep courses. You encouraged our scholars to be engaged participants of their learning process and empowered them to master best practices that helped them be successful students and better tests takers. Your holistic approach to education practice and reform is a breath of fresh air when compared to cookie cutter approaches to educating students regardless of backgrounds, circumstances and/or levels of access. R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises is one of the premier educational firms that have yet to receive the national acclaim you deserve. I continue to recommend you highly to others and look forward to future and more extensive collaboration. Irene St. Roseman Former Director Summer Math & Science Honors (SMASH) Academy Back to top California State GEAR UP Since 1999, California has implemented the GEAR UP Program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) -- designed to "give more low-income students the skills, encouragement, and preparation needed to pursue postsecondary education". GEAR UP stipulates that schools, higher educational institutions, community organizations, and the private sector must collaborate to ensure that students prepare for college. To help schools reach this goal, GEAR UP provides training, resources and information through various educational organizations and services. R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises has been a primary service provider for our program: most notably in the research, conceptual design, development, implementation and maintenance of the Resources and Materials Clearinghouse. Designed for educators, students and families, the Clearinghouse has helped to develop a school-wide focus on tracking student progress and the importance of family and community engagement. Additionally, the R.T. Fisher team has developed public relations materials and workshops for strategic GEAR UP projects, and conducted training for educators, program staff and other service providers throughout California. The team brings expertise in facilitation and product demonstration, and has presented at National and Statewide GEAR UP conferences and events. R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises is renowned for excellent quality and we value the consistent and professional service that is a hallmark of the organization. Shelley Davis Director California State GEAR UP Back to top East Bay Small Business Development Center I have known and worked with R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises for two years and have watched the company develop from an entrepreneurial enterprise focused around one individual and one primary product into a multi-product line one supported by an excellent organization with experienced people in key positions. R.T. Fisher is poised for excellent growth in the coming years through its Educational Training and QUAD divisions while retaining its focus on high quality products and services. Steven J. Roth Interim Director East Bay Small Business Development Center Back to top Nectar Consulting I've had the pleasure of working with the team at R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises on a variety of projects over the last 5 years. I am always amazed as they continually go above and beyond what was requested by the client and I've watched how both students and educators alike are touched and inspired by the services they provide. Robyn Fisher is an amazing leader in her field of education management. Her passion for helping under served student populations is never-ending and inspiring. Her attention to detail and customer service always goes above and beyond to ensure that in the end, the kids get what they need to become life long learners and realize their full potential. I highly recommend the RTF team for any organization or school district who is looking to enhance and transform their programs for greater learning and leadership. The team at R.T. Fisher Educational Enterprises is really the cream of the crop! Michele Molitor Chief Executive Officer Nectar Consulting Back to top