Maysaa Bazna of Pono wrote:
Thank you for another amazing conference! There is much more inspiration in me from listening to the speakers of the different talks I attended. Thank you for inviting me to talk, for having the survey documentary screened for the first time!
From Yan Li, China
We had a wonderful time at the conference. Thanks for your kind explanations! Because of my poor English, i couldn.t fully understand the conference. but I was still inspired.
From Nanci Dvorsky at Ridge and Valley Charter School
It was so evident how hard you at AERO were working to make things run smoothly at the conference. Not to mention the hours over the year that you must have spent planning prior to the event opening on Thursday!
I love the AERO conference and although from a fiscal perspective I know it is difficult to approach a break-even point with less participants, I can say as a participant I did not mind the fewer number of people at all. The choice of workshops was good, documentaries were inspiring, keynotes and mini talks were great, and networking can sometimes happen better in smaller groups.
In the end, I am grateful that your team still finds the enduring energy to organize and host the conference!
From Kumari of Goddard College
You offered a wonderful conference, as always.
You work so very hard to make the conference great!
Glad Goddard could be there!
From CR, Elkhart, IN
My first AERO conference and it was amazing. Henry Readhead was wonderful as were all the presenters. The informal networking was the best however. School visits were fantastic!! Just making connections with likeminded people — very refreshing and uplifting. I was very pleased with the turnout and the participation for my workshop. I had 6 points to discuss and we only had time to do introductions and the first point. It was fantastic!
From Laura, Miami, FL
This was my first AERO conference. What a passionate group you all are! Thank you all so much for all your help in answering my concerns about opening a Sudbury school.
From Mariola Strahbberg, Janusz Korczak Association of the USA
First of all,- thank you for making the conference possible. I met many wonderful, curious, socially active people, both young and adults. I learned a lot, made contacts, have a great recording of my talk on Korczak and am inspired by people who care about human beings, education and life in general. What more can I ask for?
“A hundred children, a hundred individuals who are people-
not people-to-be, not people of tomorrow,
but people now, right now – today.” Janusz Korczak
From Marla and her dog, Cailey, who helped with child care
It was WONDERFUL to meet everyone. I enjoyed the time with the kids very much. I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did. The best part of the conference for me was when one of the kids used the term, “Survey Sampling” during the question and answer session after the Pono documenary!
Brilliant! Bravo!
From Laurel Tien,
I thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and keynote sessions. Such a wonderful community to be a part of! On behalf of the SelfDesign team, we look forward to continued collaborations.
