Testimonials
"Matthew Stevens is one of the region's most successful and innovative youth development experts. In Doing it My Way! Mr. Stevens has brilliantly shared his youth development expertise and created a set of tools that parents, teachers and counselors can use to help youth make a successful transition into adulthood."
Dr. Robert L. Johnson, MD, (FAAP)
Dean of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
"By posing realistic scenarios that frequently occur in adolescence, Matt encourages teenagers to consider their options and the respective consequences, ultimately broadening their perspectives and fostering personal responsibility. This book offers viable tools to address the inevitable issues that parents and their teens will face that will leave them both happy and satisfied."
Dr. Elnardo J. Webster
President of National Association of Black School Educators
(Greater Newark Chapter)
"Mathew Stevens has written the first true complete how-to workbook for incoming college students faced with new and even old obstacles in their new settings. His thorough approach and easy-to-follow formulas provide a solid information base for students. While it is a how-to book, Doing it My Way nonetheless puts the on us on the student and requires serious introspection. I strongly recommend it for all high school seniors bound for college."
Dr. Lenworth Gunther, Ph.D.
President of Edmedia Associates, Inc.
"Through creative activities and real-life scenarios Doing It My Way is a must read for any student who is serious about maximizing the college experience. From creating a budget to surviving a campus romance, Doing It My Way provides a comprehensive array of problem-solving techniques ideal for today's college students."
David C. Miller
Author of "Dare To Be King: A Curriculum for African American Males"
"Author, Matt Stevens has written a masterpiece! As a principal of an urban high school, I read his book, Doing It My Way with great interest. I see clearly how this book will benefit not only the seniors in my building, but seniors making the transition from high school to college throughout the country. Matt Stevens has written a much needed ?handbook? that will certainly make the transition from high school to the collegiate level much smoother. Doing It My Way is a must read book that should be required reading for all high school seniors."
Baruti K. Kafele
Principal of Newark Tech H. S., Newark, NJ
"Matthew Stevens helped our parents learn how to talk with, versus to, their children about drugs, violence and sex."
Denise Baskerville
Parent Coordinator, East Orange Public Schools
"Matt's interactive style of working with parents helps to engage them in conversations through out the workshop. Parents learn how to address various concerns though case studies and role-playing."
Deborah Smith Gregory
Coordinator, Newark Public Schools
"Mr. Stevens suggested the idea of hosting a College Night for our after-school program. This event helped us expose 100 students to college."
Keith Pressey
Director, City of Orange Recreation Dept.
"I really enjoyed the movie and it has encouraged me to want to go to college and join a Fraternity."
John James
10th Grade, Orange High School
"We were delighted to attend the College Night and look forward to working with the organization in the future."
Karen Ohen
Admissions Counselor, Seton Hall University
"The Male Student Empowerment Conference is one of the best organized confernces that I have been a part of."
Donald Bernard
President, African-American Heritage Parade
"Matthew Stevens is to be commended for designing an activity that brings together schools, community-based institutions, and churches to Save Our Boys."
Randall Lassiter
Pastor, Greater Faith & Abundance Church
"I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. After hearing the speakers I think I want to go to college."
Sherman Baskerville, 17
Ashbury Park, NJ