1776
“We use the Spirit™ in our Readiness Literacy Centre. Since the centre is designed to be used by both parents and their children, the Sprit helps both groups in a number of ways. It supports parents who cannot read English to their children and so the 1776 provides a literacy experience for their child and is therefore invaluable to parent's contributions towards their child's education.”
December 2007
Monica Davidson
Readiness Centre Teacher
Floradale P.S.
Ontario, Canada
1776
“Used for books with tapes and music.”
November 2007
Jetaun Harris
Pre-school Director
Word of Life Christian Academy Pre-school
Las Vegas , NV
2385AV-03
“We use our 2385AV-03 for foreign language tests when we need really clean, crisp audio. Califone is always the best brand and is the standard for libraries. We have always been able to trust Califone for durability.”
Deborah Lobrano
Librarian
Archbishop Rummel High School
Metairie, LA
2385AV-03
“The 2385AV allows my special ed. students to sing, learn new songs, and to enjoy their free time.”
May 2008
Gina Connor
Teacher
Colonial Intermediate Unit #20
Stourdsburg, PA
2385AV-03
“I use the 2385AV-03 to play cassettes for our audio-assisted reading materials and the CD player for music listening.”
May 2008
Elizabeth Kirk
2nd Grade Teacher
East Primary Elementary
Kermit, TX
2385AV-03
“I use the Music Maker™ with our middle school students to help them with their guided reading and modeled reading lessons.”
December 2007
Linda Zwirko
Teacher
Lt. Claire Sullivan
Holyoke, Massachusetts
2385AV-03
“As the Media Specialist, part of my role is to purchase equipment which best suits classroom needs. We use the Music Maker™ for story reading and phonics development with our pre-k through 5th grade students.”
January 2008
Fred Roberts
Clayton, NC
2385AV-03
“Perfect for ESL students and as a listening center.”
November 2007
Lee Schut
Teacher
Jefferson Public School
Ontario, Canada
2385AV-03
“We use the Music Maker media player 2385AV-03 in our library for individualized student learning when listening to Audio Books and CDs.”
March 2008
Charlene Frank
School Librarian
BOYD ISD
Boyd, TX
2385AV-03
“The 2385AV allows our preK-8 classroom teachers to use CDs provided by Language Arts series.”
June 2008
Karen Bayer
Library Media Director
Limestone School
Kankakee, IL
2385AV-03 / 2395AV-02
“As a dance teacher, it's important to me to use the Music Maker™ because it provides the performance and quality of sound my beginning through advanced students need.”
November 2007
Cherye Darjean
Dance Teacher
League City, TX
2395AV-02
“Our high school Vocal classes needed multimedia players that include a full-function tape and CD player. The Music Maker Plus gives the flexibility and quality sound playback they need.”
Jennifer Benson
Arts Department Head
South Lincoln High School
Smithville, Ontario, Canada
2395AV-02
“One of the most important requirements for my equipment is it has to hold up to our students when they come to the library for their listening center activities! I know I have the right products when teachers and students don't complain. I don't consider any other brand but Califone.”
Marie O'Brien
Librarian
Fairfax, VA
2395AV-02
“The dual cassette capability is what convinced me to purchase the 2395AV-02 because now we can tape off of a cassette or CD. We use it with our choir and with young people at church so it helps that it's portable and not too big or boxy. I know that it's a durable product and that the plastic doors that close for the cassette won't break.”
Sharon Combs
Music Director
Moundsville Baptist Church
Moundsville, MV
2395AV-02
“We use the Music Maker™ Plus in our high school Reading Development and Music Auditory Processing classes with our Special Education students.”
December 2007
Deborah Wilson
Special Education Teacher
Locke High School
Los Angeles, CA
2395AV-02
“I use the Music Maker™ to allow my foreign language classes to listen to native speakers. In English, I use it to record speeches. Students also use it to record speeches for competitions in Forensics (public speaking) and also speeches for public service organizations which offer money either in cash or scholarships or bonds to students for furthering their education in any way.”
December 2007
Debbie Orendorf
Berlin, PA
2395AV-02
“We have a large number of ESL students in the Houston ISD and in my class in particular. I use the Music Maker Plus™ so my pre-k through 5th grade children can listen to stories on tape and hear fluent reading and practice with the tape at the same time.”
January 2008
Audrey Sanders-Smith
Title III/Title I Coordinator
Houston Gardens Elementary
Houston, TX
2395AV-02
“Listen to news broadcasts-Listen to cassette recordings of history.”
November 2007
Greg Sherman
Teacher
Colome High School
Colome, SD
2395IR
“I use the 2395IR to help my K-6 students with their reading fluency.”
December 2007
Elaine
Teacher/Librarian
Eagle River Elementary School
Eagle River, AK
2395IR
“We use the Infrared Music Maker™ with our Kindergarten students because they are able to use the wireless headphones independently. We tried using wired headphones, but they were constantly tangled together and required alot of supervision.”
January 2008
Stephanie Marino
Full Day Kindergarten
Wren Hollow Elementary
Manchester, MO
2455AV-02
“I sought out the Performer Plus for its variable speed playback feature for the CD and cassette, which we use for dance classes. I also use it as a PA system because it has enough power to be clearly heard during gym classes. The external microphone jack is a good feature that you don’t find on many other boom boxes.”
Carol Wegner
Physical Education Coordinator
Willmar Public School Dist 347
Willmar, MN
2455AV-02
“The portability and power of the Performer Plus allows me to lead almost any sized group. When leading dances or teaching groups of differing abilities, the Voice Over and Variable Spped playback features are why it really stands apart for me. For energetic groups, I'll race up the music's speed +15% or when I lead "sit-down dancing" sessions in retirement homes, the pace is slowed -15%. The remote control gives me added flexibility to move about.”
Bob Howell
former 33-year school Principal
writes for American Square Dance and NE Square Dance magazines,
has called square dances for 55 years on 6 continents.
2455AV-02
“We purchased the Performer Plus for the variable speed as we use it to record our skits for our children's puppet ministry. We're able to adjust the speed of our voices for the many different characters we play.”
Kevin Cartee
Associate Pastor
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Columbia, SC
2455AV-02
“As a dance teacher, my students need something loud enough they can move to while I need the portability. I love my Performer Plus!”
Ann Kessler
Dance Teacher
Palm Harbor, FL
2455AV-02
“My 2455AV allows me to slow down and speed up the music according to the class instruction. I can slow down or speed up the CD and the cassette so that helps me out a lot. I love it.”
Julia Johnston
Clogging Instructor
Grand Prix Cloggers
Sebring, FL
2455AV-02
“Oh my goodness! It's THE BEST product for teachers! I teach the Music Builder course, and with the 2455AV-02 I use the built-in microphone, I love the balance control, and let me tell you: Your 2455AV-02 is the only machine that could really split two tracks perfectly so I have music and vocal separately. Your product (2455AV-02) is so very valuable to me!
The RANDOM button is my students' favorite. I am currently training my students to recognize different sound from different instruments, and we use a software game which we wouldn't be able to play at all without the RANDOM button on our 2455AV-02. Your 2455AV-02 makes learning fun for my students.”
Renee Paul
Teacher
Grandview Public School
Bethany, ON Canada
2455AV-02
“The Performer Plus helps my dance students gain confidence. When testing their responses and smooth transitions for specific dance moves/steps, I use the variable speed feature to play the music at a faster speed. They know they are doing a wonderful job when I don't need to slow down the music and you can see their increased confidence in themselves and they start enjoying their own performance.
The best thing in my opinion about the 2455AV-02 is having the pitch control for the CD and cassette in one unit! You don't find this combination in other brands. The 2455AV-02 is the right aide for me. I no longer need to have several different equipments in my classroom.”
Cindy Dylus
Dance Instructor/Owner
Dance Dynamics
Greenfield IN
2455AV-02
“We use the Performer Plus™ multimedia player in our Kindergarten classes to help students with their phonics, reading and listening skills.”
November 2007
Ann Taylor
Admin Officer
Pirehill First School
Staffordshire, England
2455AV-02
“I continuously use the Performer Plus™ to teaching songs and music concepts to my class.”
December 2007
Nancy Watkins
Teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary
Blue Ridge, GA
2455AV-02
“I use the Performer Plus™ as the hub in our 4th grade Listening Center.”
December 2007
David Field
Teacher
East North Street Academy
Greenville, SC
2455AV-02
“As a dance instructor, one of the best tools I have to teach especially beginner dancers or anyone learning a new dance, is the variable speed playback on the Performer Plus™.”
December 2007
Diana Manners
Dance Instructor
Columbus, IN
2455AV-02
“We will use it on field trips, when doing special programs, when we sing outside, for special rehearsals, etc.”
Kayla Fowler
Music Teacher
Dyess Elementary School
Abilene , TX
2455AV-02
“Use for 2 projector dissolve slide show productions.”
November 2007
Marty Tod
Tabernash, CO
2455AV-02
“Teachers use the 2455AV boomboxes in primary grades for listening centers. One Special Ed. teacher uses one to work with a special needs child.”
June 2008
Shari Hayes
1st Grade Media Specialist
Alloway Twp. Elem. School
Alloway, NJ
CD-102
“As the Title 1 Reading Teacher in our elementary school, we use the Personal CD Player by Califone so students can follow along in the text while listening to the story.”
December 2007
Elaine Augustine
Title I Reading Teacher
CMCSS
Clarksville, TN
CD-102
“I use the Califone Personal CD Players players on a daily basis with elementary and middle school students to assist them with a CD based reading series.”
January 2008
Jennifer Jordan
Reading Lab
Mt. View School
Etowah, TN
Music Maker
“The Listening First™ are invaluable for individual and class instruction of music.”
January 2008
Pippins School
Colnbrook, England
Music Maker Plus
“Part of my role as Librarian is to make available learning materials to our students. They use the Infrared Music Maker Plus™ o help them listen to audio books on CD so they follow along with their reading.”
November 2007
Elaine Daw
Teacher/Librarian
Eagle River Elementary School
Eagle River, AK
DVD105
“I was very impressed with the Califone DVD-105. In my work, I am very hard on DVD players, expecting them to perform far beyond what the average consumer player can handle. The DVD-105 is rugged and capable of executing complex decodes that many players cannot accomplish. Further, the playback quality was above average.”
Michael Anderson
Professional DVD Author
DVD110
“The DVD-110 fulfills many needs at our school because we have a morning school news program, student projects, individual classroom teacher presentations and full school presentations and its features allow us to do many tasks that we previously couldn’t accomplish.”
June 2008
Marietta Meyer
Library Media Specialist
West Shore Middle School
Milford, CT
1500AVBL
“We use the Translucent Cassette Player to help in our listening center for our pre-school, 3rd and 5th grade listening centers.”
December 2007
Julia Lamb
Teacher
Burdette Head Start
Burdette, AR
3132AV
“When the Chicago Public City Schools selected the Read Naturally program for 31,000 students in 219 of its schools, their approved audio choices included the 3132AV Economy Recorder/Cassette Player and 2924AVC Deluxe Mono Headphones. We are proud to use and recommend Califone products because of their durability and superior performance.”
Marc Matsoff
VP-Operations
Read Naturally
Califone cassette players
“Because my students don’t have a very strong grasp on language and are not computer literate, I use my Califone cassette players to rewind and playback a lot of language samples. They hold up better than other brands and I appreciate the tone adjustment which most brands don’t offer.”
Wes Goible
Speech/language Pathologist working with speech-challenged students
Sacagawea Elementary School
Caldwell, ID
1005
“I use our Califone Phonograph Player everyday. Because so much material that’s used in Early Education is available only on albums, it's important to my teaching to have this excellent tool available.”
Rochelle Miller
EK Teacher
Sierra Canyon School, US Department of Education, Blue Ribbon School
Chatsworth, CA
1005
“Our new Califone record player (1005) allows us to use older but still valuable resources such as LPs that are relevant in today's educational world. We have a wealth of records containing historical speeches, old customary dances from other countries, and various educational materials that are not available on compact disc or cassette tapes.”
April 2008
Ronnie Greco
Dean
Lincoln High School
Jersey City, NJ
1005
“I can use all my old albums with the Califone 1005 record player. I home school my daughter and we are learning classical music.”
June 2008
Rosemary Fielding
New Castle, PA
2810-BE
“I use the Bear-themed Listening First™ headphones in our listening area so our pre-k students can listen to music and recorded books on tape.”
December 2007
Jameelah Wright
Educator
Three Stages Learning Ctr.
East Orange, NJ
2810-BE, 2810-TI & 2810-PA
“By using the 2810-BE, 2810-TI and 2810-PA Listening First™ stereo headphones, our children can clearly hear the directions for educational software, even when in noisy environments.”
April 2008
Lisa D. Brown
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Cooper's Poynt Elementary School
Camden, NJ
2924AV
“I purchased the 2924AV headphones for my 9th grade students to listen to audio books so they can practice their reading comprehension skills.”
November 2007
Rachel Mantik
Teacher
Harding High School
St. Paul, MN
2924AV
“Using the 2924AV headphones, students are able to visit certain websites that have sound and listen and progress at their own pace without disturbing a neighboring student.”
June 2008
Rita Kilgore
Computer Technology Middle School Teacher
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Kernersville, NC
3060AV
“Our students use the 3060AV headphones in our computer lab and classrooms because they hold up great under the heavy use they get with excellent sound quality!”
Karen Lang
Media Specialist
Fox Chapel Elementary School
Rockville, MD
3060AV
“The 3060AV stereo headphones help students in our computer lab with math and reading programs. Without them, there would be cacophony!”
April 2008
Irma Sue Stofsky
Media Specialist
Bonner Elementary School
Daytona Beach, FL
3068AV
“As the Curriculum Facilitator for our school, we decided to use a computer-based preparation program to help our elementary students ready themselves for state-wide testing here in Texas. Since a core component of the program utilizes sound - specifically student listening, we needed the most appropriate headphones designed for students, and chose the Switchable Mono/Stereo 3068 by Califone.”
November 2007
Tory Dobecka
Curriculum Facilitator
Connally Elementary
Waco, TX
3068AV
“We purchased one hundred Switchable Mono/Stereo Headphones for use in our K-4th grade Technology Instruction classes. The headphones reinforce the audio content of the lesson for everyone, but they benefit especially those students who can't read yet or have a difficulty reading can now hear instructions while learning on the computers.”
January 2008
Jill Huffman
Edgewood Elementary
Marysville, OH
3068AV
“Our students enjoy using the Califone 3068AV headphones because they help them focus on individual programs during group activities.”
March 2008
Diane J. Downs
Technology Curriculum Specialist
Monterey Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
3068AV
“We prepare our students for state testing with a computer program that relies on audio. Their use of the 3068AV headphones has properly prepared them for this testing.”
April 2008
Tory Dobecka
Curriculum Facilitator
Connally Elementary School
Waco, TX
CA-2
“Individual Storage Headphones are an excellent addition to any classroom. The adjustable stereo headphones are about half the cost of other models and come in moisture-resistant plastic bags that can be personalized with students' or family members' names. School personnel these days are concerned about the unhealthful aspects (lice, for example) of sharing headphones so the price and the bag feature are particulary attractive.”
The Gadget Girls
Media Review
powertolearn.com, 9/25/03
CA-2
“The CA-2 headphones allow multiple students to use computers in the Media Center without disrupting others.”
May 2008
Joann Koob
Media Specialist
Hill Middle School
Tampa, FL
Califone headphones
“We could get by with the off-the-shelf brands for computer labs, but when kids really need to focus, we use the Califone headphones. We've noticed that they provide a higher sound quality and block out ambient noise better.”
Mike Gillinger
Director of IT
Sierra School
Chatsworth, CA
SA-740
“As the Fast ForWord Leader in our elementary school, we've chosen to use the Superior Stereo™ headphones because they help create individualized instruction for our elementary students in their Computer Reading program.”
November 2007
Teri Freiberg
Fast ForWord Leader
Solis-Cohen
Philadelphia, PA
SA-740
“We just launched a district wide distance learning program for our high school students with 20 courses taught by dedicated teachers in Pennsylvania. Since hosting a distance learning program requires quality headphones, we chose the Superior Stereo Headphones because we not only trusted the brand, but also experience shows us that the equipment can handle the kids. We are also using the headphones with the Jemez Valley Public School District's reading intervention programs.”
January 2008
Lisa Simpson
Systems Manager
Jemez Valley Public School District
Jemez Pueblo, NM
3064AV-BL
“We use the Multimedia Stereo Headphones to help our below-grade readers with their Read 180 program.”
December 2007
Michele Coumbs
English Teacher
Washington High School
Tacoma, WA
3066-USB
“We decided to purchase the Deluxe Multimedia Stereo Headsets (3066-USB)
(as part of a district-wide program) because we liked that they easily
connect to the computer - just plug and play”
January 2008
Delfina Rodriguez
District ELL Intervention Program Coordinator
Glendale Elementary School District (GESD)
Glendale, Arizona
3066-USB & 3066AV
“We use the Deluxe Headsets for our Middle and High School foreign language labs and are more than pleased with them. The flexible mic is critical for our application and because the wires don’t pull out, it makes them far more durable than items from three other manufacturers we’ve tried.
They are simply more appropriate for what we do as educators. If you work with kids, it’s just a better product.”
Sandy Buffaloe
Tech Center Faculty
Harvard Westlake School
Los Angeles, CA
3066AV
“We use the Deluxe Multimedia Stereo headsets in our middle school Intensive Reading classes which are part of the READ 180 program. Since the program requires headphones with mics, we need a product that captures student responses with sufficient audio quality and can stand up to the day-in an day-out uses.”
November 2007
Karen Maguire
Reading Coach
Oakridge Middle
Naples, FL
3066AV
“Our students use the Califone 3066AV headsets because the READ 180 for Intensive Reading classes require headphones with mics.”
April 2008
Karen Maguire
Reading Coach
Oakridge Middle School
Naples, FL
4100-USB
“My 6th grade students use the the Califone USB headset on a daily basis with their computers for the Scholastic Read 180 program.”
January 2008
Dinah Henderson
Teacher
Lakeview Intermediate
Stow, OH
KIDSKEY
“(Our district has a strict technology standard that each student must master touch type by the eighth grade.) We thought that the special coloring and coding on the Kids Keyboard would be very helpful to our kindergarten through second graders. And, we knew by combining the keyboard with our other computer accessories, we could provide our younger students with a safe, computer-based learning center. The students notice the change in how much easier it is for them to type properly. The teachers are happy that their students will not be practicing their 'hunting and pecking' skills moving forward.”
January 2008
Alison Ostertag
a literacy leader for the district
Atchison County Community Schools
Atchison, KS
KM200 / KIDSKEY
“We're outfitting our new library and wanted appropriately sized equipment in kid-friendly colors for our students. "Kids Keyboard" and "Mini Mice" met our needs and also fit in perfectly with the color scheme.”
David Fulkerson
Librarian
Spring Hill, TN
1216USB
“Looking for hardware that could help tie together several technologies - such as microphones, headphones and computers - to create a learning center for the foreign language department and to help support the district's goal in encouraging students to use their critical thinking skills, we decided to purchase the USB Jackbox (1216USB) from Califone. The important part is that students are not noticing the technology, since it works seamlessly with the other parts of the learning center, allowing the students to concentrate on their lessons.”
January 2008
Aron Sterling
School-Based Technology Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, Virginia
1218AVP-03
“My 1218AVP-03 continues to live up wonderfully. I appreciate the volume control feature and the sound clarity is very good.”
Elizabeth Vincent
Teacher
Indian Hills Elementary
Grand Blanc, MI
1218AVP-03
“I plan to use the 1218AVP-03 with ESL students in my class combined with a TV/DVD player so the children can watch alphabet videos and watch Scholastic short story videos for English language development.”
June 2008
Marcia Hoke
K-1 Bilingual/Elementary Ed Teacher
Schenk Elementary
Stoughton, WI
1218AVPY
“The volume control function on 8 position jackbox 1218AVPY by Califone is important because it allows for better hearing for all the kids in the classroom.”
March 2008
Patti Miller
Secretary
Campus View Elementary School
Victoria, B.C., Canada
2395PLC
“I chose the Music Maker Learning Center because of its innovative ABS shell construction. It gets a lot of hard use in our schools and still projects its excellent sound. We're more than happy with our Califone products!”
Ruth Todd
A-V Director
Cochrane-Fountain City Schools
Fountain City, Wi
CLS7XX-4 Series
“The Califone transmitter and cordless headphone system is ideal for our self-paced school! Multiple groups listen to music, do computer work or watch a video without disturbing the rest of the class. This keeps down unnecessary talking among students and permits other classroom discussions to continue without interruption.”
Jerry Knighton
Social Studies Teacher
Pep Alternative High School
Pep, Texas
Jackbox
“For connecting multiple headphones to computers, stereos, CD players. All you have to do is to plug the earphone into the jackbox and then plug the jackbox into your audio source. Volume controls are included on the jackbox. This device comes in handy for several students playing a video game or for a group of students working on a project on one computer.”
The Gadget Girls
Media Review
powertolearn.com, 9/25/03
Learning Centers
“Over the many, many years I've been a librarian, I've used Califone record players, cassette players, and now CD-boom boxes with the Califone label.
The CD player on one of our new Califone boom boxes (model 2395, purchased by my school through FCPS) stopped working, and displayed an error message. (It had been used in a first grade classroom, and wasn't working when the new teacher started teaching this year.)
I called Califone -- and the first good sign was I got a real person, who connected me directly to another real person in Customer Service. I gave Michael the serial number, and he looked it up and told me it was purchased in the spring, 2005. Michael told me if we paid for the postage (since it was purchased last spring), he would give me a return number, and I could send it to their repair partner, Camcor in Burlington, NC. Camcor would either repair it or replace it.
I took the boom box to UPS Monday, paid my $8.03, and today (Friday) we received a brand new replacement CD-boom box. I was so pleased, I called Califone, got a real person who connected me with Patrick, the senior person in Customer Service. I asked Patrick if I could share my positive experience with all of our elementary librarians. (I told him he might receive a flood of requests.) He told me that they want to hear from their customers, and they are here to meet our needs.
Just thought I'd pass along another good experience!”
Nancy Davis
Annandale Terrace
Listening Centers
“When our listening centers were installed, we didn't have additional funding to buy stories and so we asked faculty to record some for us instead. The stories created a more nurturing environment because the children were listening to familar voices. One day, a student was concentrating at the listening center and had a sudden realization – his face lit up and he cried out "that's Mrs. Doyle!" (head of PreK-4). It was hysterical and a pure delight!”
Mrs. Jane Young
1st grade teacher
St. Matthew's School
Pacific Palisades, CA
PA300+
“It is appropriate for activities throughout the school district by any employee or student wishing to make a solid presentation to a large audience. The PresentationPro proved to be a very impressive unit—and it worked flawlessly right out of the box. We were also impressed with the fidelity of the unit. Music and voice reproduction was full range.”
Media & Methods Magazine
PA300+
“It is a multi-function unit that is appropriate for activities throughout the school district by any employee or student wishing to make a solid presentation to a large audience. The PresentationPro proved to be a very impressive unit – and it work flawlessly right out of the box. We were also impressed with the fidelity of the unit. Music and voice reproduction was full range.”
Media & Methods Magazine,
2003 Product Awards
PA300+
“We purchased 176 PresentationPro units for installation in each instructional classroom in our district. We chose this model because of its sound crispness, voice audibility, it has more punch in the volume and the remote control accessory is a great benefit to our teachers.”
Bruce Rehmer
Technology Coordinator
Center School District #58
Kansas City, MO
PA300+
“When we visited South Side School in Johnson City, TN, a 4th grade teacher was using a wireless headset mic with a Belt Pack Transmitter and one wireless Presentation Pro in each corner of the room. She loved it! She did a pre- and post-test one month apart, using the headset and scores went up when she used the mic. This teacher felt that amplifying her voice led to greater student participation and learning. This is a power-house unit that's really suitable for a large crowd or several classrooms.”
Teaching K-8 Magazine
August/September 2003
PA300+UHF
“The Presentation Pro PA-300+UHF is a portable wireless PA system that is ideal for classrooms and large-group presentation and features quick setup.”
Scholastic Adminstrator Magazine
November/December 2003
PA300+UHF
“As a physical education consultant, I present to classroom and physical education teachers, administrators, and after-school recreation leaders around the country. The presentations are activity oriented and a public address system that amplifies my voice and music is extremely important. Not only does my PA300+UHF make my task as a presenter more effective and meaningful, but is saves my voice and my audience can better hear me and move with the music. The same could be said for a teacher who is attempting to explain teaching techniques, strategies, and concepts to students or use music as part of a teaching strategy.”
John Hichwa
Physical Education Consultant
1993 NASPE National Middle School Physical Education
PA300+UHF
“The Wireless PresentationPro helps me do my job better because it projects to the rear of the room and keeps the attention of the students who sit in the back. I use the the system that everyday in my classroom.
I bought the PA300+UHF in part because I already have a Califone boombox that is good quality so I went with Califone again. I like that the system has selectable frequencies so it does not interfere with other teachers and the Infrared system doesn’t break up. I have already purchased 5 of these PA systems and recommended them to other teachers!”
Patrick Mahaffey
4th grade teacher
Olivenhain Pioneer School
Carlsbad, CA
PA300+UHF
“We use our PA300+UHF all over because it's portable, which is one of the features we like about it. We regularly use it about outside, in the fellowship hall and in the church occasionally. I like that it comes with the hands-free collar microphone. We purchased it because it was highly recommended to us. It helps us out a lot because you don't have to shout and you can talk normal since it projects voices nicely.”
November 2006
Bob Reisenbichler
Principal
St. Mark's Lutheran Church & School
Milford, OH
PA300+UHF
“I'm the Technology Director for Rich Township High School District and it was my decision to purchase a Califone PA300+UHF. We need a truly portable unit that's easy for us to take to the different locations. I decided to purchase Califone brand over others because it was strongly recommended, plus we had the opportunity to use a loaner for 30 days and we were happy with the quality and performance of your product. The key features I love about PA300+UHF are the portability, wireless capability, and the quality of the sound. Our monthly meetings usually have 50-100 people in the room and in the past, people who sit in the back of the room could never hear clearly or get 100% of the message & announcements. But after we started using the PresentationPro, everyone in the room has been able to participate and involve in the meeting completely. PA300+UHF is a GREAT product!”
January 2007
Ted Koutavas
Technology Director
Rich Township High School District
Olympia Fields, IL
PA300UHF-PQ
“We use the PA300UHF-PQ system all over the school and it is wonderful! We should've bought it years ago! It helps us with all kinds of different activities as we've used it at open houses, at showcases in different schools, in the front lobby of the school for the orchestra and as a backup system for our existing microphone system. We also use it with our special needs [ECE] kids in our small gym. We wanted to purchase Califone because we've bought other Califone products in the past and have been very happy with all of them. I like this particular PA system because it is so portable and easy to setup since we use it about once a week. I can't say enough great things about it!”
Jennifer Hall
Waggener Traditional High School
Louisville, KY
PA-916A & PA916-PS
“We purchased the PowerPro system for immediate use at our fundraising auction.
We are located in a ranch/field type of setting and with 400+ people attending this function it was important for everyone to hear announcements, the Director's speech and our auction results.
It was so easy to operate! After spending only a few minutes on the owner’s manual, we understood how it functions and were ready to go! We used it at least six or seven times that day alone. It’s a very good product, is powerful and is very user friendly - even setting up the wireless companion speaker!
When I need to buy more public address systems or speakers, I will buy Califone brand. And I would certainly recommend this product to everyone.”
Woody Rust
New Heights Therapy Center
Folsom, LA
PA916
“We had great success using the PowerPro in the 2003 Granada Hills Annual Holiday Parade. The kids had fun using the wireless microphone to send holiday greetings to the crowd all around the parade route, the built-in CD player worked without a flaw, and the battery power could not have been more convenient. We look forward to using it at all our events!”
Josie Rea
Senior Program Director
North Valley YMCA
Porter Ranch, CA
PA916 & PA916-PS
“We purchased a PowerPro and a PowerPro Companion system and use it at least monthly and whenever needed for our after-school programs. The PA system is used at assemblies, outside field days, talent shows, at our "town" meetings where kids are recognized for their good writing and also for "Student of the month" get-togethers. The PowerPro system is so helpful because it's cordless and we can charge it all the time. The fact that they're wireless comes in handy when we need mobility, which is especially needed with a student body of 500 kids.”
December 2006
Wilkerson Elementary School
Louisville, KY
PA916B
“We use the PowerPro™ package to provide daily use of sound to our K-5 classrooms.”
December 2007
Allison Hasselbrink
Verrado Elemertary School
Buckeye, AZ
PA-15
“The security aspects within No Child Left Behind are a factor for our rural school district. We rely on Califone safety equipment for announcements, safety drills, coordinating student movement, security and supervision without dependence on phone service. We use the Handheld Megaphone to get the attention of students - there's a measurable reassurance knowing you can be heard anywhere on the playground.”
William Stephens
Superintendent of Schools
Miami Public Schools
Miami, OK
PA-282
“Curriculum, sports, activites needing voice amplication in noisy environments could be significantly improved with the VoiceSaver. Any administrator, teacher, coach or student who has had problems being clearly understood during presentations would appreciate the power of this device. It is an inexpensive solution for many presentation venues and problems and would be good for all districts to have such a unit.”
Media & Methods Magazine
2003 Product Awards
PA-285
“The Califone VoiceSaver is just wonderful. I use it to conduct tours for groups of 50 or more of historic sites and monuments around Washington, D.C. I do not see how I could do without it.”
James C.
Tour Guide
PA-285
“I love the VoiceSaver because I don’t have to raise my voice to talk to my students. I use it everyday for 4-5 hours and simply recharge it each night. And because it clips to a belt, I can wear it everywhere — in the hallways, even on the playground. It gets the kids’ attention so much better than just my voice.”
Ann Wiese
1st Grade Teacher
Wannamaker Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
PA-285
“I use the VoiceSaver™ because it makes my voice louder while the students are in the pool and can still hear my instructions.”
December 2007
Nikole Lahaie
Portage, MI
PA-285
“The Califone PA-285 helps me project my voice for large groups of students.”
June 2008
Lori Kwock
8th Grade Teacher
Maui Waena School
Kahului, HI
PI30-IRSYS
“Through our research, we discovered that many schools who integrated this technology saw increases in their state assessments. We reviewed many systems, but ultimately chose the Infrared Audio System from Califone as it brought the most return on our investment.”
January 2008
Christie Valenzuela
Title 1 Coordinator
J.D. Lever Elementary School
Aiken, South Carolina
2020AV & 2010AV
“We regularly use the CardMaster and activities kit. They are excellent for teaching language skills to our Autistic students. The CardMaster is known in the field as a good tool to teach the skills. I’m sure we will get many more years of use from our Califone products.”
Lisa Veglia
Quality Services
Autism Community
Astoria, NY
2020AV & 2010AV
“I have a severely developmentally delayed 10-year-old son whose ability to speak and communicate is very limited. He has been working with your card reader for the past year and has made tremendous progress in many areas. it has opened up his world and we have even discovered through using the reader that he is able to sight-read simple words. The possibilities that this has given him are just too much to imagine. His thirst to learn is insatiable, and if it were up to him, he would do nothing but work with the card reader all day. Thank you very much!!”
Linda W.
Monroeville, PA
2020AV & 2010AV
“Many teachers struggle to find appropriate strategies and materials to help them differentiate instruction. Anchor activities provide students with short routine activities that require little or no support from the teacher. The CardReader and phonics programs fulfill this need. The teacher is now able to differentiate instruction and yet be assured their students are engaged with meaningful independent practice opportunities.”
Bob Johnson
a nationally acclaimed professional development trainer
co-author of 6 books on looping and multi-age grouping
6 Wildflower Trace Place, The Woodlands TX 77382
