“Helps the students to listen and enjoy literature and to learn how to hold a book and turn the pages while listening and learning language and left to right reading progression and many other emergent early learning reading skills. ”
Barb Borwick
1005
“I use the 1005 record player because I have some old magic mirror materials that the Pre-K students love and I still play old vinyl records.”
Alice Greene
Music Teacher
WPCSD
Pelham, NY
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.”
Monica Davidson
Readiness Centre Teacher
Floradale P.S.
Ontario, Canada
1776
“Used for books with tapes and music.”
Jetaun Harris
Pre-school Director
Word of Life Christian Academy Pre-school
Las Vegas , NV
1776
“With the Spirit 1776, our entire class can listen at the same time to a book on cassette or CD.”
Jean Hinkley
Gr. 5-6 Library Media Specialist
HT Wiley Intermediate School
Watertown, NY
1776
“The PreK-3 students use the Spirit 1776 for read-a-longs and other instructional uses.”
Griselda Manrique
Librarian
L. Daiches Elementary
Laredo, TX
1776
“We use our Spirit 1776 media player for Listening Center Activities where our K-5 students listen to recorded stories to enhance comprehension and fluency in reading.”
Christine Stodola
Resource Specialist
Silverwood Elementary School
Concord, CA
1776
“The Spirit 1776 media player is used for music and storytelling with all of our elementary students.”
Sister Julie Gatza
PreK-5 Principal
St. James School
Bay City, MI
1776
“The Spirit™ media player is usually used by our 2nd graders as a Listening Center with earphones but sometimes is used to provide mood music for Writers' Workshop.”
E. Roper
2nd Grade Reading/Literacy Teacher
Kennebunk Elementary School
Kennebunk, ME
1776
“We like the Spirit™ 1776 multimedia player because it provides our PreK-5th grade students with opportunities for reading books on tape. It also gives instructions even when the teacher is not able to give one-on-one training.”
Angie Hudson
Librarian
Maude I. Logan Elementary School
Fort Worth, TX
1776
“With our Spirit™ 1776 multimedia player we can both tapes and CDs for trainings or when doing a large group activity in the classroom.”
Karen Walters
Program Assistant
Head Start
Phoenix, AZ
1776
“With the Spirit™ multimedia player our grade 2-6 students can for listening centers for reading practice during English class.”
Ann McLaughlin
Gr. 2-6 English Teacher
Crystal Beach Elementary School
Crystal Beach, ON – CANADA
1776
“We use our Spirit™ multimedia player with the toddlers in our children’s center because it provides hours of listening enjoyment.”
Pauline Cunniff
Director
Regis College Children’s Center
Weston, MA
1776
“Our Spirit™ multimedia player is used for playing educational and testing materials for elementary students.”
Elizabeth Bealin
Account Clerk
Baldwin Union Free School District
Baldwin, NY
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player allows our K-5 students to practice reading fluency.”
Mark Scheiber
Library Media Specialist
Walker Elementary School
West Allis, WI
1776
“We like that the Spirit™ multimedia player is compact and portable because so that it can be available for teachers to check out and use the classroom as well as during library class time for our K-5 students.”
Kathy Claunch
Librarian Aide
Aberdeen Elementary School
Aberdeen, ID
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player helps all my Special Ed students in K-4 improve their listening skills.”
JoAnne Welch
Special Ed Teacher
Waterford Elementary School
Waterford, OH
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player increases reading abilities through visual and auditory activities that our Kindergarten students do for music and Language Arts.”
Liz Thomas
School Librarian
Trinity Lutheran School
Hobart, IN
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player is used as a listening center for reading and ILA by our K-5 students.”
J.M. Young
Media Clerk
Ebb Valley Elementary School
Manchester, MD
1776
“We purchased the Spirit™ multimedia player because it will be used in the classrooms for the listening centers and also for music enhancement of the curriculum.”
Holly Cessna
Director
Beth El Nursery School
Pittsburgh, PA
1776
“For our preschoolers, the Spirit™ multimedia player is used as part of a listening center and it provides another option for free choice time.”
Marilyn Betz
Director
Calvary Center School
Annapolis, MD
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player is used by our second graders in the library to practice their reading proficiency for their Language Arts class.”
Patricia Dirks
Teacher/Librarian
Superior Elementary
Louisville, CO
1776
“We purchased the Spirit™ multimedia player for the grades 6-8 children who have difficulties with reading and because the CD players are needed for audible books.”
Anne Papiano
Librarian
Woodruff School
Seabrook, NJ
1776
“For our classrooms, the Spirit™ multimedia player provides auditory stimulus for all of the grades 2-5 students.”
Susan Matthews
Media Coordinator
Stedman Elementary
Stedman, NC
1776
“We bought the Spirit™ multimedia player for our Kindergarten students because it allows for a reading center.”
Shirley Werner
Admin Assistant
Brooke Elementary
Delta, BC – CANADA
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player is useful for our K-5 students to listen to tapes and CDs.”
Cheryl Aull
Media Specialist
Charles C. Bell Elementary
Asheville, NC
1776
“With the Spirit™ multimedia player, the 1st grade students can listen to various media selections to complete assignments.”
Jackie Johnson
Teacher
Batesville Elementary School
Batesville, MS
1776
“In the classrooms, the Music Maker™ Plus supports our preschoolers during music and movement time.”
Silvia Hernandez
Director
Bessie Pregerson Child Development Center
Los Angeles, CA
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player helps the 10th-12th grade students in our library so they can practice using its recorder and the player in general for ESL.”
Roseann Swink
Library Donor
Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield, IA
1776
“We got the Spirit™ multimedia player to help our Pre-K students with listening and language while in the library.”
Terri Davis
Director
Kids R Kids #45
Keller, TX
1776
“We use the Spirit™ multimedia player in media center instruction for our PreK-1 students and we play background music in our media center.”
Wyndi Evans
School Librarian
Smiths Station Primary
Smiths Station, AL
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player provides language experience and models fluency and expression for the first graders during Language Arts.”
Anna Tharel
Library Media Specialist
Booneville Elementary School
Booneville, AR
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player assists our PreK-2 students in their reading for Language Arts.”
Debbie White
Teacher-Librarian
Munson Primary School
Mulvane, KS
1776
“Using the Spirit™ multimedia player, our students in grades 3-5 who are below grade level in literacy will have an opportunity to listen to fluent readers during independent study.”
Kerri Bruce
Literacy Coach
Robberson Elementary School
Springfield, MO
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player is used for staff development meetings and trainings.”
Barbara Singleton
Director of Federal Programs, Testing & Professional Development
Harrison County School District
Gulfport, MS
1776
“We use the Spirit™ multimedia player to play CDs and cassettes for music and movement activities.”
Eric Kaufmann
Title 1/EEE Teacher
Integrated Arts Academy
Burlington, VT
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player keeps the 1st through 5th grade students’ attention during listening time when working on their LifeSkills activities.”
Mary Helen Perez
Special Ed Secretary
Beeville ISD
Beeville, TX
1776
“We purchased the Spirit™ multimedia player to add music to daily activities and for our preschool students to listen to stories on tape.”
Shaitra Flores
Director of Curriculum
Crème de la Crème
Mt. Laurel, NJ
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player is used by our Kindergartners to listen to music and stories and for singing songs.”
Angele Mayer
Secretary
Monetville Public School
Monetville, Ontario – Canada
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player allows the 1st through 8th grade students to listen to stories on tape to increase reading fluency.”
Mary W. Littrell
Title 1 Bypass
St. Brendan’s
Mexico, MO
1776
“We use the Spirit™ multimedia player to play lessons that deal with music for our preschoolers and also for playing CD’s and cassettes during naptime.”
Loucinda
Bookkeeper
West Ward Early Childhood Development Program
Newark, NJ
1776
“The Spirit™ multimedia player helps the Preschool students with their cognitive, language, social and emotional skills during Language learning.”
Linda Delves
Executive Director
Pladec Day Care Centre
Kingston, ON – CANADA
1776
“We like the Spirit™ multimedia player because it supports classroom and independent instruction for our K-6 students.”
Tracy Bulot
Librarian
Boyd Elementary
Allen, TX
1776
“With the Spirit™ multimedia player, the 1st and 2nd grade-level students can read together or independently.”
Kathleen Vandevord
Reading Teacher
Folsom Educational Center
South Hero, VT
1776
“By using the Spirit™ multimedia player, the Kindergarten students can listen to books on tape and CD during reading workshop.”
Marilyn Hoffstetter
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
Jackson, MO
1886
“The Spirit™ SD multimedia player helps our elementary school students to use language arts resources because teachers can check the SD CD/Cass learning center as they need it.”
Colette Beaulieu
School Librarian
Sakastew School
Pukatawagan, Manitoba – Canada
1886
“I purchased the Spirit™ SD multimedia player for recording for counseling purposes.”
Terry Matthews
Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
1886
“The Spirit™ SD multimedia player supports the "Reading to Self" portion of the Literacy Block and provides a Listening Centre for lower level K-11 students in higher grades.”
Carol Jarvis
Teacher
Donald Fraser Memorial
Plaster Rock, New Brunswick - CANADA
1886
“We use the Spirit™ SD multimedia player as part of a reading center with the 5th grade students listening to books on tape/CD while following along in the text.”
Susan L. Trail
Principal
O’Leary Elementary
O’Leary, PEI - CANADA
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Fred Roberts
Clayton, NC
2385AV-03
“Perfect for ESL students and as a listening center.”
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.”
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.”
Karen Bayer
Library Media Director
Limestone School
Kankakee, IL
2385AV-03
“The Califone 2385AV media player serves as a listening center so our junior kindergarteners can develop their reading skills.”
Morey Woynillowicz
Teacher
Branlyn Community Schools
Brantford, Ontario - Canada
2385AV-03
“The 2385AV enables our PreK-3 students to participate in Music and Dance classes.”
Mary Davidson
Early Childhood Teacher
North Canaan Elementary School
Canaan, CT
2385AV-03
“Our 2385AV allows us to have music and movement in the classroom on a daily basis.”
Lorie Arnold
Pre-K Teacher
Toombs Central
Lyons, GA
2385AV-03
“Our middle school students use the 2385AV-03 to bridge textbook resources for ESL applications.”
Leslie Preddy
Gr. 7-8 Library Media Specialist
Perry Meridian Middle School
Indianapolis, IN
2385AV-03
“We use the 2385AV player for stories on tape/CD and to improve our music program.”
Kathy Miller
Preschool Director
Schoolhouse Preschool
Wildwood, IL
2385AV-03
“We like the 2385AV-03 because it gives us the flexibility to use it in a variety of classroom activities with our PreK-4 students.”
D. Reynolds
Director
Bible Center Christian School
Charleston, WV
2385AV-03
“The 2385AV media player allows our 5th and 6th grade band members to use the CD's that go along with our method book in lessons and group band rehearsals.”
Lori Carroll
Elementary Band Director
Louisa-Muscatine Community School District
Letts, IA
2385AV-03
“The 2385-03 media player helps with the cassette story books and for music time.”
Debra Webb
PreK-4 Childcare Provider
Webb Family Daycare
Lancaster, PA
2385AV-03
“We use both the 2385-03 and 2395AV media players with our Pre-K students for songs, stories and listening games.”
Susanne Companiott
Pre-K Teacher
O’Bannon School
Hammond, IN
2385AV-03
“The MP3 Music Maker™ helps my music students with listening and learning songs for choir.”
L. Marquis
JK-8 Music Teacher
Conseil Scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest
St. Catharines, ON – Canada
2385AV-03
“With our MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player we play audio learning resources for French and the 4th grade students are able to record and playback their responses.”
Sandra Bilozyr
Librarian
C.W. Sears Elementary School
Tofield, Alberta – Canada
2385AV-03
“Our MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player is great for cassette duplication and allows our K-5 students to read books on tapes for classroom listening centers.”
Kathy Fulkerson
Library Clerk
Holloway Elementary School
Holland, OH
2385AV-03
“We purchased the MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player because it allows more than one student to listen to a book on tape or CD in the K-5 classes.”
Tambra Pingle
Media Specialist
Bridge Breek Elementary School
Elgin, SC
2385AV-03
“We use the MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player to play music for the kids in our center who come here from the time they’re born.”
Leslie King
Administrator
Cape Fear Community College Child Development Center
Wilmington, NC
2385AV-03
“In our classroom, the MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player is used by our 6th through 8th graders for listening to Language Arts audio books, music and poetry.”
Sue Buhler
Librarian
USD 438
Pratt, KS
2385AV-03
“The MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player allows for more than one child to take advantage of the listening center.”
Susan Newman
Kindergarten Teacher
Scugog Christian School
Prince Albert, ON – CANADA
2385AV-03
“The MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player is extremely useful for listening exercises on tape and CD and its MP3 compatibility will be useful too for the adults in the English classes.”
Sandra Carignan
Instructional Coordinator
Immigrant Services Society
Vancouver, BC – CANADA
2385AV-03
“We use the MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player in all classrooms for centers, whole group instruction and quiet time music.”
Sandra Tangan
Principal
East Side School
Livingston, MT
2385AV-03
“The MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player clarifies location of material and tracks to students during B’nai-Mitzvah instruction.”
Edward Cohen
Cantor
Temple Beth-El Religious School
Richmond, VA
2385AV-03
“The MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player is used as a listening center by our 2nd grade students for music, reading, singing, dancing, calming down and listening skills.”
Vicki Tilson
Teacher
Peosta Elementary/Western Dubuque County Community School
Peosta, IA
2385AV-03
“We got the MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player for its multi-user capability and because it’s MP3 compatible for our Junior High and High school students to use.”
Karen Gordon
Library Technician
Whitehall Central School
Whitehall, NY
2385AV-03
“The MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player allows our 9th-12th grade students as well as our teachers access to many different types of recordings.”
Nancy Kunz
Librarian
Catskill High School
Catskill, NY
2385AV-03
“We use the MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player for promoting movement, language and story time with our pre-K students.”
Annette
Assistant Teacher
Family Head Start
Brooklyn, NY
2385AV-03
“The MP3-capable Music Maker™ multimedia player gives clear sound to all music and talking books for our K-6 students.”
Ina Hollett
Teacher Librarian
Joe A. Ross School
Opaskwayak, Manitoba – Canada
2385AV-03
“The MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player is used by our 1st graders for playing CDs for music and dance.”
Mrs. S. Bindley
Office Manager
Havelock Infant School
Desborough, Northamptonshire – UNITED KINGDOM
2385AV-03
“The MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player is used by our 9th-12th grade students for listening and self-evaluation/self-assessment with performance voice and instrumental during music class activities.”
Teicher Patterson/Tammy Solomon
Gr. 9-12 Music Teachers
Northwest High School
Littleton, NC
2385AV-03
“The MP3-Capable Music Maker™ multimedia player offers a variety of learning opportunities for our infant and kindergarten students.”
Ms. Sonia
Administration Assistant
West Austin
Chicago, 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.”
Cherye Darjean
Dance Teacher
League City, TX
2395AV
“I purchased the Music Maker Plus™ media player so that I could praise team members training for Church Worship and facilitate their voice recordings to practice reading passages.”
Wai-yong Yong
Nepean, Ontario – Canada
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Greg Sherman
Teacher
Colome High School
Colome, SD
2395AV-02
“Our special ed students use the 2395AV Music Maker Plus with listening centers to play audio CD's that teach concepts such as Social Studies, Math, and Reading through music.”
A. Cavalos
Special Education K-5
San Miguel Elementary School
San Miguel, NM
2395AV-02
“We purchased the 2395AV boombox specifically for use with the Reading Textbook series Audio CDs. It's used by individual students in a classroom setting and also as a listening center with small groups using multiple headphones.”
Marcia Brandt
K-8 Media Specialist
Herscher Grade School
Herscher, IL
2395AV-02
“With the Califone Music Maker multimedia player, we are able to provide musical instruction to the Pre-K children at our facility.”
Roxanne
Education Director
YWCA
Clinton, IA
2395AV-02
“The remote for the 2395AV allows the machine to be placed at various locations in the classroom. This lets the students focus their practice sessions concerning complex pieces of Band Literature without having to get up & down to pause & rewind multiple times. The adjustable Tone Controls (especially the Bass Control) allow for a very accurate reproduction of the Literature being worked on.”
Mark Stevens
Asst. Band Director � Gr. 9-12 Symphonic/Jazz Band
Cascade High School
Brownsville, OR
2395AV-02
“Our 2395AV media player allows me to record and play music for educational purposes and entertainment.”
Erica Kellerman
Self-Employed Pianist
New York, NY
2395AV-02
“With the Califone 2395AV media player, several classrooms and students share in improved auditory learning and repetition.”
Barbara Klimek
Special Education
North Platte Public Schools
North Platte, NE
2395AV-02
“Our special ed classroom uses the 2395AV media player as a listening center for recording and listening to music.”
Melissa Parker
K-5 EC Teacher
Newland Elementary School
Newland, NC
2395AV-02
“We use the 2395AV so our students can listen to accompaniment CDs for vocal and guitar classes.”
Jeannette Raynes
Director of Choral Music
Sublette Middle & High School
Sublette, KS
2395AV-02
“We listen to music in our preschool classroom every day with the 2395AV media player. We have many CDs with instructional materials for music and movement.”
Judy Converse
Site Director
Minerva YMCA Preschool
Minerva, OH
2395AV-02
“We use both the 2385-03 and 2395AV media players with our Pre-K students for songs, stories and listening games.”
Susanne Companiott
Pre-K Teacher
O’Bannon School
Hammond, IN
2395AV-02
“I use the Music Maker Plus™ for listening centers and for students who were absent and need to catch up on reading in other curricular areas. It is also a support for struggling readers.”
Christine Pleiman
4th Grade Teacher
Gladwin Intermediate School
Gladwin, MI
2395AV-02
“We purchased the Music Maker Plus™ because some of the grade 10 English course materials are on tape or need to be taped.”
Brenda Webster
Education Liaison
North Battleford Youth Centre
North Battleford, SK – Canada
2395AV-02
“I use the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player for our Church Outreach that is broadcasted over the airway on our local station.”
Angela Thomas
Financial Secretary
Church of Jesus
Hopkinsville, KY
2395AV-02
“The Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player we use in our music class helps my Pre-K students with their self-regulation movement games and songs.”
Jacqueline Block
Pre-K Teacher
Grandview Elementary School
Piscataway, NJ
2395AV-02
“Our Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player is used by our camp kids for playing and recording voices for rehearsal sets during Theater.”
James Yuenger
Director
Camp Timber Ridge
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2395AV-02
“The Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player provides music and dubbing capability that I need for teaching dance.”
W. Lidicker
Dance Teacher
Berkeley, CA
2395AV-02
“We bought the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player so that the students using headphones with it can control the volume level.”
Gil Martin
Secretary
Township of Union Department of Special Services
Union, NJ
2395AV-02
“With the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player, students are able to record their private music (voice) lessons to aid their practice during the week.”
Patricia Rosenwinkel
Voice Instructor
Penny Rosenwinkel Voice Studio
Wheaton, IL
2395AV-02
“The Music Maker™ Plus is used by teachers and students to listen to and record information.”
Cheryl Aull
Media Specialist
Charles C. Bell Elementary
Asheville, NC
2395AV-02
“Music teachers use the Music Maker™ Plus to introduce different instrument sounds, music, and rhythm to the 1st-6th grade students.”
Dianna Ulmer Aguado
Director for Social Studies, Fine Arts, PE, Health & Gifted Depts.
Cicero School District 99
Cicero, IL
2395AV-02
“The Music Maker™ Plus is used in all classrooms by all of our primary students for listening and storytelling.”
Miss Joanne Thomas
Teacher
Hullavington Primary School
Chippenham, Wiltshire – United Kingdom
2395AV-02
“I’m not a teacher but I like the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player for singing and recording gospel music.”
Ann Crockett
Homemaker/Singer
Casa Grande, AZ
2395AV-02
“The Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player is used for playing CDs of singers and recording voices of students and myself.”
Peter Tyrrell
High School Teacher
Private School
Salisbury, Wiltshire - England
2395AV-02
“I purchased the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player so I can use it with CD’s that have a split track for my K-8 music students.”
Richard Gesell
Music Teacher
Grace Lutheran School
Bryans Road, MD
2395AV-02
“The Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player will be used primarily by our K-8 students who have reading difficulties and who use recorded books.”
Peggy Martin
District Clerk
Deer Park School District #2
Columbia Falls, MT
2395AV-02
“On the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player, we use the CD, tape player and the radio and some of our Language Arts students use it as they switch from using it individually and with groups.”
Deena DeNosaquo
Director
North Center for Handicapped Children
Chicago, IL
2395AV-02
“We use the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player to play CDs from our music curriculum for our PreK-5th grade students.”
Sandy Fregin
2nd Grade Teacher
Norfolk Christian Beach Campus
Virginia Beach, VA
2395AV-02
“We use the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player with the K-4 students to form multiple listening stations during reading time.”
Cheryl Matson
Library Assistant
Collegiate School – Watt Library
Richmond, VA
2395AV-02
“We use the Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player for enhancement and implementation of reading lessons/ math/ science/ social studies/ writing/ music and more. It helps support multi-diversity within the classroom such as Title 1 students -ELA/ Math pull outs and push ins as well as ESL student support as needed.”
Twila Norman
3rd/5th/Pre-K Teacher
WISD
Ypsilanti Township, MI
2395IR
“I use the 2395IR to help my K-6 students with their reading fluency.”
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.”
Stephanie Marino
Full Day Kindergarten
Wren Hollow Elementary
Manchester, MO
2395IR
“Since we work with infants, the 2395IR media player helps us because more than 1 child can work together or as part of a whole class activity.”
Denise Woodcock
Receptionist
Thorpe Hesley Childrens Centre
Rotherham, South Yorkshire – England
2395IR
“The 2395IR infrared media player and the 34B-IR infrared headphones are used in our Nursery class for the development of listening skills.”
Nursery Class Teacher
Castle Douglas Primary School
Kirkcudbrightshire, United Kingdom
2395IR
“We purchased the Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player because it makes our 1st grade students more independent in the Literacy Centre.”
Claire Eddy
Vice Principal
Hebbville Academy
Hebbville, Nova Scotia – Canada
2395IR
“The Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player allows each child in our elementary school to hear music and stories clearly during Language Arts and Music classes.”
Sonya Duivesteyn
Gr. 3-6 Teacher
Scugog Christian School
Prince Albert, ON – CANADA
2395IR
“The Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player is used as a self-running station during reading hour by our first grade students.”
Darla Draper
Teacher
Williams Ranch School
Penn Valley, CA
2395IR
“The Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player allows the K-4 children to participate in learning center reading activities on their own or in small groups.”
Lynn Rellinger
K-4 Teacher
Rosebush Elementary School
Rosebush, MI
2395IR
“The Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player will be used as another tool to help our PreK, 3rd and 5th graders get excited about reading.”
Sheyla Lofties
Librarian
New Life Baptist Academy
Albuquerque, NM
2395IR
“I bought the Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player to practice Gospel Singing in my home.”
Ann Crockett
Homemaker
Casa Grande, AZ
2395IR
“The Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player has a wireless feature that allows our 2nd grade students to quickly start their center and complete their work.”
Todd Carlton
Literacy Center Teacher
Parkview Primary Learning Center
Mayville, WI
2395IR
“We purchased the Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player because it keeps the K-2 students occupied in centers, while others are working in different activities for reading and music. It also helps improve their listening/reading skills and at the same time they have fun.”
Madeline Jorge
Secretary
Special Services
Bound Brook, NJ
2395IR
“The Infrared Music Maker™ Plus multimedia player will be used by my Kindergarteners to listen to stories and play Bingo games during centers.”
Suzette Rowen
Kindergarten Teacher
Dover-Eyota Elementary
Eyota, MN
2395IRPLC-6
“The 6-Person Wireless CD & Cassette/Recorder Learning Center allows our 6th-8th grade Special Education students to be taught orally & have books read to them when they could not read them alone.”
Amory M. Fuehner
Special Education Teacher
Rickover Junior High School
Dyer, IN
2455AV-03
“The pitch/speed control on the Performer Plus™ multimedia player is very helpful in teaching ballroom dance. We slow the music down to help students get the footwork.”
Kenneth Daley
Dance Instructor
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio
Marlboro, NY
2455AV-03
“Our school bought the Performer Plus™ multimedia player to replace the stereo system we previously had and because the balance control knob will be very useful when using split track CDs.”
Mervin Dehning
Principal
Trinity Lutheran School
Lincoln, NE
2455AV-03
“We like the Performer Plus™ multimedia player because our teen/adult students can take advantage of its versatility and speed control during fitness classes.”
Diane Feltman
Owner
Fitness Specialties
Huntington Beach, CA
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player allows for pitch control music to be played at a reasonable and enjoyable level during land aerobics classes.”
A.O. Connor
Wellness Center Director
Avera Sacred Heart Wellness Center
Yankton, SD
2455AV-03
“We utilize the Performer Plus™ multimedia player for all of our dance classes because we can’t dance without music.”
Laurie Ruble
Owner
Dixon Dance School
Greensburg, IN
2455AV-03
“I got the Performer Plus™ multimedia player because it plays my music and I plug my microphone in it when my 2nd graders are exercising to music.”
Madeline Withers
Training Music Instructor
Rosemary Conley Fitness and Diet
Banbury, Oxfordshire – United Kingdom
2455AV-03
“I really need the Performer Plus™ multimedia player for the pitch control. I teach clogging dances at a much slower speed, then increase it as my students, ages 13-80, learn the specific steps.”
Marcia Kunkel
Clogging Teacher
Granbury Cloggers
Granbury, TX
2455AV-03
“With the Performer Plus™ multimedia player, I’m able to slow down the songs and help make learning easier for the beginners in my fitness class.”
Elizabeth Elder
Fitness Instructor
Can-Fit-Pro
Burlington, ON – CANADA
2455AV-03
“I got the Performer Plus™ multimedia player for teaching square dancing to the 5th grade students.”
Richard Haile
Caller
Padoquohan Medicine Lodge
Southampton, NY
2455AV-03
“We purchased the Performer Plus™ multimedia player is one of the only units that has a balance control on it anymore. We use it to play music for kids that are in 1st through 12th grade and also do a lot of split track CD’s since this player is the only portable option.”
Anonymous
Youth Music Director
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Graham, NC
2455AV-03
“With the Performer Plus™ multimedia player the 7th and 8th grade students in Music and Band class can hear the instruments they play and listen to themselves to help improve their performance.”
Whitney Shannon
Library Media Specialist
Simons Middle School
Flemingsburg, KY
2455AV-03
“I purchased the Performer Plus™ multimedia player because the variable pitch allows a good method of teaching Latino Line Dance Steps to Seniors.”
Jack McArthur
Retired
OSCC
Oshawa, ON - Canada
2455AV-03
“We use the Performer Plus™ multimedia player to play a variety of exercise music three days a week at our Senior living facility.”
Diana VerHulst
Director – Arts & Leisure
Jacaranda Trace
Venice, FL
2455AV-03
“With the Performer Plus™ multimedia player the 2nd grade students can play CD’s that go along with reading programs. They also use it as a learning center to listen to music.”
Lorna Young
Teacher
Vista Elementary
Taylorsville, UT
2455AV-03
“We use the Performer Plus™ multimedia player to slow recital dances down for our students who range in age from 3 years old to adults.”
Nancy Rines
Owner
The Dancer’s Studio
Portland, IN
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player allows the K-5 students to practice for programs that they themselves put on in addition using it during class times.”
Diane Wicker
Music Teacher
Cape Christian School
Cape Girardeau, MO
2455AV-03
“I use the Performer Plus™ multimedia player as a back-up machine for my CD/tape player and I use it for dubbing tapes for my K-5 students.”
Joyce Walker
Music Teacher
Porter Township Schools
Hebron, IN
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player allows the 9th-12th grade students to hear the audio of the CD’s and cassettes that go with the textbooks during English class.”
Karen Reynolds
Librarian
Brookville High School
Lynchburg, VA
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player is loud enough to be heard above 20 to 30 people plus and I don’t need to walk back to the unit every 5 minutes to change the track.”
Stuart Tranter
Dance Teacher
S&D School of Dance
Raunds, Northamptonshire – United Kingdom
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player will be used for Dance Team practices at our high school and the speed feature is what made me choose it.”
Kelly Campbell
Teacher
Hayfield High School
Hayfield, MN
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player will be used for choir practice in our church.”
Anonymous
Secretary
Daniels Missionary Baptist Church
Daniels, WV
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player enables me to play the music CDs in my K-6 music class and it was purchased for the remote control and balance knob for splitting tracks features which I especially needed.”
John Gahrin
Music School Teacher
Temple Christian Academy
Fremont, OH
2455AV-03
“We bought the Performer Plus™ multimedia player because it supplies recorded music and dance calls for our adult students in our Contra Dance Group.”
Ted McKnight
Pleasant Hill, TN
2455AV-03
“I like the Performer Plus™ multimedia player because it has good sound and we’re able to use it in a smaller dance room.”
Noreen Londregan
Owner
Noreen Londregan School of Dance
South Euclid, OH
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player works really well in our dance class and we also use a wireless microphone with it.”
Shirley K. Smith
Dance Teacher
Albuquerque, NM
2455AV-03
“The Performer Plus™ multimedia player will play the highlighted music of the month as students enter and exit the classroom. It will go with me to other areas of the building when a CD player is needed for an activity or presentation.”
Camille Harvey
Music Teacher
Hazen Elementary
Hazen, ND
2455AV-03
“Our Performer Plus™ media player allows my 9-12 students to play music, textbook CDs, student recordings and the radio in Spanish for all Spanish classes.”
Lee Johnston
9-12 Dept. Coordinator
Marina High School
Huntington Beach, CA
2455AV-03
“With the Performer Plus™ multimedia player, I can slow the music down for age 55+ beginners learning Scottish country dancing.”
Margaret M. Boyle
Dance Teacher
Canmore Scottish Dancers
Canmore, AB - CANADA
CD102
“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.”
Elaine Augustine
Title I Reading Teacher
CMCSS
Clarksville, TN
CD102
“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.”
Jennifer Jordan
Reading Lab
Mt. View School
Etowah, TN
CD102
“The CD-102 is used by our K-6 Special Ed students in our Read Naturally Program.”
Mary Ellen Bray
SPED Teacher
Carson Elementary School
Carson, WA
CD102
“We bought the Califone® Personal CD player so that the children in grades 1 through 3 could listen to stories in our Reading class.”
Patricia Godfrey
Reading Teacher
Freeman Elementary School
Aurora, IL
CD102
“The Califone Personal CD Player supports K-5 readers above their independent literacy level.”
C. Hatle
Resource Teacher
Lindbergh Elementary School
Madison, WI
CD102
“With the Califone personal CD player the K-5 students are able to use books on tape to hear fluent reading.”
Kathryn Wendelken
Title 1
River Bend
Raleigh, NC
CD102
“The Califone personal CD player helps the K-6 students with reading. While following the words it lets them listen to the book being told to them.”
Shirley Wallner
Media Specialist
Pinecrest Elementary School
Immokalee, FL
CD102
“Both the Califone personal CD player and the 3060AVS stereo headphones are used by our grades 3-5 students in a small group setting to read short stories with the Read Naturally Program.”
Barbara Miller
Intervention Specialist
Baresville Elementary School
Hanover, PA
CD102
“The Califone personal CD player is used for fluency during Reading by K-5 students.”
Kathryn Wendelken
Title 1
River Bend
Raleigh, NC
CD102
“With the Califone personal CD player, students work independently listening to a book on cd during a daily choice time in the classroom called Daily 5.”
Lori DeGraw
ELA Teacher
Cayuga Elementary
Cayuga, NY
CD102
“With the Califone CD102 personal CD player, our Kindergarten students are able to listen to the audio of a book while following along with the actual book.”
Marylee Sease
Teacher
Hazelwood Elementary
Waynesville, NC
Music Maker
“The Listening First™ are invaluable for individual and class instruction of music.”
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.”
Elaine Daw
Teacher/Librarian
Eagle River Elementary School
Eagle River, AK
SP-2500
“We got the SP-2500 wall-mountable speakers so that we could amplify audio for special presentations.”
J.M. Young
Media Clerk
Ebb Valley Elementary School
Manchester, MD
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.”
Marietta Meyer
Library Media Specialist
West Shore Middle School
Milford, CT
DVD110
“Our Califone DVD-110 is used for the book fair and story time in the library.”
Agnes Marie Dill
K-5 Library Clerk
Dawson School
Coalinga, CA
3432IR
“We are able to use the infrared 3432IR cassette player/recorder as a learning center in the library for our PreK-6 students.”
Cyrone Overton
Library Media Specialist
Mt. Olive Elementary
Ft. Mitchell, AL
3432IR
“The infrared cassette player/recorder gives our preschool language children independence to listen to stories when they want.”
Debbie Milne
Director
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services
Vineyard Haven, MA
3432IR
“I take the Infrared Cassette Recorder/Player to jam sessions with Seniors and to church for recording Gospel Singing.”
Edward W. Williams
Owner
Private Business
Mission, TX
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
CAS1500
“I use the Califone® cassette player/recorder for listening centers to study literature since my Pre-K students can’t yet read.”
Gary Price
Pre-K Teacher
Robertson Academy
Nashville, TN
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.”
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.”
Rosemary Fielding
New Castle, PA
1005
“In our Kindergarten class, we enjoy using the 1005 record player because it's great for music, rhythms, rest time and stories.”
Jean O'Brien
Elementary Generalist
Quincy Dickerman School
Dorchester, MA
1005
“With the 1005 record player, I am able to coordinate music with lectures and time periods, using old records for senior citizens.”
John
Retired Teacher
Madison, WI
1005
“We like our 1005 record player because it introduces our Pre-K students to the love of music.”
Chris Paine
Media Specialist
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Green Cove Springs, FL
2800-BL
“The 2800-BL headphones are used in K-1st Grade because they fit the littler children better when learning their reading materials.”
Alison Ostertag
Literacy Leader
USD #377
Effingham, KS
2800-BL
“We like the 2800-BL headphones because they are good quality & rugged headphones for children. Our special ed students use when working on computers.”
Mary Thomas
Special Education Teacher
Madisonville Elementary School
Madisonville, LA
2800-BL
“We have found that the 2800-BL headphones are sturdy and robust for children of all ages.”
Jennifer Higgins
ICT Coordinator
Maypole Primary
Dartford, Kent – United Kingdom
2800-BL
“The students use the 2800-BL Listening First™ headphones when working through Earobics.”
Marilyn Keith
Reading Interventionist
Dishman McGinnis
Bowling Green, KY
2800-BL
“The 2800-BL Listening First™ headphones reduce the overall noise level of the classroom, making it easier for each PreK, 4th and 5th grader to concentrate on the computer activity.”
Arthur Wiggins
Resources Teacher
Kings Grant Academy and Day School
Virginia Beach, VA
2800-BL
“The 2800-BL Listening First™ headphones help with group teaching of our K-5 students during Reading.”
Suzan Ellett
Media Specialist
Hampton Cove Elementary School
Owens Cross Roads, AL
2800-BL
“We like the blue Listening First™ stereo headphone because it allows our Preschoolers to use the computers without bothering others in the library.”
Janis Cooker
Youth Coordinator
St. Mary’s County Library
Lexington Park, MD
2800-RD
“The 2800-RD Listening First™ headphones are great for our preschoolers who are playing educational games.”
Kelly Huiskens
Little Sonbeams Christian Preschool
Patuxent River, MD
2800-RD
“We purchased the 2800RD Listening First™ headphones because they are more durable and easier to use for the little K-5 students using PC’s in the library.”
IT Department
Mercer County Library System
Lawrenceville, NJ
2800-RD
“The 2800RD Listening First™ headphone allows children in the key stage 1 level to listen to programs in ICT suite.”
Mrs. J. Worthy
ICT T/A
Torridon Infant School
London, Catford - ENGLAND
2800-XX
“We got the Listening First™ stereo headphones so our Kindergarteners can use them during center time activity, reading activity, and with iPad™ use.”
Mandi Kettelson
Kindergarten Teacher
Woodland Park School
Norfolk, NE
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.”
Jameelah Wright
Educator
Three Stages Learning Ctr.
East Orange, NJ
2810-BE
“The Kindergarten children use the 2810-BE headphones so that they are able to be on different websites at the same time without disturbing other children.”
Tanya Head
Kindergarten Teacher
W.T. Lewis Elementary School
Bossier City, LA
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.”
Lisa D. Brown
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Cooper's Poynt Elementary School
Camden, NJ
2810-PA
“I purchased the 2810-PA Listening First™ panda headphones to use with Leapster™ and for flying with my preschooler at home.”
Sonja Gill
Mom
Brighton, CO
2810-TI
“The 2810-TI headphones were purchased because they are child friendly and the preschool-aged kids can use them with the computer stations in our library.”
Daniella Liebregts
Children/YA Services Coordinator
Welland Public Library
Welland, Ontario – Canada
2810-TI
“I homeschool (think it’s one word) my 2-year old and we use the 2810-TI animal-themed headphones with our DVD player to learn phonics and numbers.”
Catherine Lim
Mom
Orange, CA
2810-TI
“We purchased the 2810-TI Listening First™ tiger headphones because they are fun and comfortable for our K-2 students who use them with Read Naturally tapes, the Language Master or a computer.”
Mindy Rozendaal
Special Education Teacher
Bailey Park Elementary School
Grinnell, IA
2810-TI
“The 2810-TI Listening First™ animal headphone makes it better for our home-schooled daughter to have quiet, focused time watching movies or listening to music.”
Angelique Metivier
Mother
Homeschool
Meriden, CT
2810-XX
“We like the Listening First™ animal headphone series because the PreK-6 students can work on the computers without disturbing others.”
Jessie Exum
Head of Youth Services
Crystal Lake Public Library
Crystal Lake, IL
2810-XX
“I bought the 2810-series Listening First™ headphones for the books on tape that my Kindergartener uses at home.”
Susan Kashaf
Parent
Guilford, CT
2810-XX
“The 2810 animal-themed stereo headphones allows the pre-K students to watch a DVD or listen to music without disturbing others.”
Arica Lingerfelt
RD
Country Lane
Tulsa, OK
2810-XX
“Both the 2810-PA and 2810-BE animal-themed Listening First™ stereo headphones are used by my Pre-K child for the leapfrog tag reading system.”
Rebecca Buczynski
Mom
Derby, NY
2810-XX
“I bought the animal-themed Listening First™ headphones for our Pre-K students because the smaller headphones fit smaller ears and heads better.”
Abbi Daily
Early Childhood
South School
Marshall, IL
2924AV
“I purchased the 2924AV headphones for my 9th grade students to listen to audio books so they can practice their reading comprehension skills.”
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.”
Rita Kilgore
Computer Technology Middle School Teacher
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Kernersville, NC
2924AVP
“The 2924AVP headphones are useful because they allow my Business Education students to listen to tutorials to create projects and assignments and to work with video and music creation and editing.”
Joy Voelkel
6-8 Teacher
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
Bradenton, FL
2924AVPS
“We go the 2924AVPS stereo headphones because they help the 1st and 2nd grade students do work on the computer independently.”
Adisalem Coulibaly
ES Administrative Assistant
The Orchard School
Indianapolis, IN
2924AVPS-BL
“Our Pre-K kids wear the 2924AVPS-BL headphones to reduce the background noises and emphasize stories that are being presented.”
Ms. Ashley
Teacher
Lammons Home School
Alexandria, LA
2924AVPS-BL
“The 2924AVPS-BL headphones are necessary to use most of the computer application programs for primary grades.”
Christie Jones
PK-6 Computer Instructor
Vienna School/Wood County
Vienna, WV
2924AVPS-BL
“The K-5 students use the 2924AVPS-BL headphones so that they can listen to the programs they work on without bothering others in the computer lab.”
Christopher Williams
Computer Lab Director
South Columbus Elementary School
Columbus, GA
2924AVPS-BL
“By using the 2924AVPS-BL headphones, the K-4 students can hear the computers without hearing each other.”
Jill Patten
Morris Elementary
Yuma, CO
2924AVPS-BL
“The 2924AVPS-BL blueberry stereo headphone is used by all patrons of our library for computer use.”
MeMe Smith
Library Director
Schuyler Public Library
Schuyler, NE
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!”
Irma Sue Stofsky
Media Specialist
Bonner Elementary School
Daytona Beach, FL
3060AV
“Our 3060AV headphones allow for audio instruction of computer programs for our middle school students.”
Helen Meeks
Business Education Teacher 6-7-8
Early County School System
Blakely, GA
3060AV
“The 3060AV headphones used in our school helps K-8 students do individual work in the computer lab.”
Anne deGraauw
Technology Coordinator
Mount Carmel Elementary
Abbeville, LA
3060AV
“The 3060AV headphones help our K-5 children to concentrate on the task on the screen by filtering out distractive noises. It also makes the classroom quieter.”
Adelicia Moses
Principal
PS 158 Warwick
PS 158 Warwick
3060AV-BL
“Our students need the 3060AV-BL headphones for sound for individual software applications used in our classrooms.”
Melissa Brumbaugh
Teacher
Towns Co. Middle School
Hiawassee, GA
3060AVS
“I bought six 3060AVS headphones for our college students to use when learning about music technology because they are inexpensive and good headphones!”
Greg Glancey
Associate Professor
Vanguard University
Lake Forest, CA
3060AVS
“The 3060AVS stereo headphones allow our 6th through 8th grade students to listen to multimedia on the computers.”
Karen Pruitt
Teacher
Weddington Middle School
Matthews, NC
3060AVS
“Both the Califone personal CD player and the 3060AVS stereo headphones are used by our grades 3-5 students in a small group setting to read short stories with the Read Naturally Program.”
Barbara Miller
Intervention Specialist
Baresville Elementary School
Hanover, PA
3060AVS
“I teach my classes how to play keyboards. Since I am instructing the entire class, they plug their 3060AVS stereo headphones in. This cuts down on noise and also allows the students to concentrate on what they are doing.”
Diane DeSalvo
Music Teacher
Duquesne Education Center
Duquesne, PA
3060AVS
“The 3060AVS stereo headphones allow our K-8 students to listen to all of the various audio uses a computer has.”
Katherine Lavin
Tech Coordinator
Mark Sheridan Academy
Chicago, IL
3064-USB
“Students use the 3064-USB headsets to record themselves speaking Spanish for their computer lab assignments.”
Mary Beth White
9-12 English/Spanish Teacher
North Carolina Virtual Public School
Taylorsville, NC
3066AV
“I am a Read 180 teacher and we use the instructional software on the computers everyday. We need the 3066AV headphones for instruction and recording.”
Karla Hafner
4th-5th grade Reading Teacher
Alice Drive Elementary Schools
Sumter, SC
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Tory Dobecka
Curriculum Facilitator
Connally Elementary School
Waco, TX
3068AV
“The 3068AV headphones have a volume adjustment so the kids aren't blasted out with some programs that override the volume adjustment I set on the computers.”
Leta Lemon
Kindergarten Teacher
Madison Simis School
Phoenix, AZ
3068AV
“Students use the 3068AV headphones in our computer lab so they can focus better and hear their own computer without distractions.”
Larry Robinson
K-6 Technology Coordinator
Yelm Community Schools
Yelm, WA
3068AV
“By wearing the 3068AV headphones, our K-5 students can focus on their computer activity without hearing everyone else's in the lab.”
Wendy Steigerwalt
K-5 Technology Assistant
Durant Road Elementary School
Raleigh, NC
3068AV
“The 3068AV headphone keeps the student focused by keeping out exterior sounds, fits the computer port so that no sound bleeds out around and they are comfortable to wear.”
Sandra Dennehy
K-6 Principal
Peter Kirk Elementary School
Kirkland, WA
3068AV
“I have 24 student station computers and with the 3068AV headphones, our K-6 students can all work individually without disrupting each other.”
Karen Thompson
Computer Teacher
Arkansas Baptist Elementary
Little Rock, AR
3068AV
“I use the 3068AV headphones in the computer lab that we have. Our school is K-8 and everyone uses the lab. These headphones are nice because they can fit all the students and they are easy to clean and store.”
Kari Franta
K-5 Science/Technology Teacher
St. John the Baptist School
Excelsior, MN
3068AV
“In our computer lab, our K-6 students use the 3068AV headphones because they allow individual students to be on different websites, learning a variety of materials, and they are able to hear their own individual instructions.”
Sheri Coats
Computer Lab Instructor
Southland Elementary School
Riverton, UT
3068AV
“The 3068AV headphones allow our K-5 students to work on individual assignments without disturbing others in the room”
Cindi Kilfoyle
Library Media Specialist
Sedalia Elementary School
Sedalia, NC
3068AV
“The 3068AV switchable stereo/mono headphones work well with our PreK-12 Special Ed students because there are fewer distractions in the classroom when they wear them.”
Liz Farmer
Technology Coordinator
Gretchen Everhart School
Tallahassee, FL
3068AV
“We bought the 3068AV switchable stereo/mono headphones so that our grade 2-4 students could listen to electronic books and use a variety of websites.”
Maureen FitzPatrick
Librarian
Huckleberry Hill
Brookfield, CT
3068AV
“With the switchable 3068AV mono/stereo headphones, the K-12 students can listen to audio on the computer while in the library.”
Valerie Couch
Library Media Specialist
Oden School
Oden, AR
3068AV
“Since our grade 9-12 students use the switchable 3068AV mono/stereo headphones, it gives them a chance for complete silence while working.”
Marion Eveland
9-12 Teacher
Lincoln High School
Vincennes, IN
3068AV
“The switchable stereo/mono headphones were purchased so that our K-4 students could use them to hear software programs while in the computer lab.”
Charlene DeFisher
Instructional Technology
Sodus Elementary School
Sodus, NY
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.”
Joann Koob
Media Specialist
Hill Middle School
Tampa, FL
CA-2
“The CA-2 headphones are being used for web-based training in an office setting.”
Kim Simmons
Sr. Technical Director
AT&T Services
St. Louis, MO
CA-2
“The CA-2 stereo headphones allow 6th-8th grade students to hear the program when they’re involved in Math and Language Arts activities.”
Melinda Alvarez
Main Office
Shivela Middle School
Murrieta, CA
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
CLS7XX-4
“The Califone 4-Person CLS Wireless Listening System will be used in our Listening Center by our Kindergarten students during Reading.”
Rose Gieseking
Teacher
Boiling Springs Elementary
Cherryville, NC
HIR-KT1
“The Infrared Stereo/Mono Headphone with Transmitter reduces the need for supervision of students who cannot be left with wired headphones.”
Jordan Kassery
Network Technician
Shelton Public Schools
Shelton, CT
HPK-1000
“We like the HPK-1000 Titanium™ headphone because it’s easy to clean and take care of and children think they are comfortable.”
Lynn Bosso
Director Programs & Youth Services
Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood, MO
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.”
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.”
Lisa Simpson
Systems Manager
Jemez Valley Public School District
Jemez Pueblo, NM
2964AV
“My Kindergarten students use the 2964AV headset with computers and listening centers to hear language used by good, strong language models. They are especially helpful for my second language learners.”
Gretchen Donais
Kindergarten Teacher
Mueller Charter School
Chula Vista, CA
2964AV
“My Kindergarten students use the 2964AV headset with computers and listening centers to hear language used by good, strong language models. They are especially helpful for my second language learners.”
Gretchen Donais
Kindergarten Teacher
Mueller Charter School
Chula Vista, CA
3064AV
“I use the 3064AV headsets to communicate with the 6th & 7th grade students in the computer lab. Students use them to watch tutorials and will be using them to create podcasts and narration in PowerPoint.”
Barbara Rector
Gr. 6/7 Teacher
Markham Woods Middle School
Lake Mary, FL
3064AV
“The 3064AV headsets are used by our grade 4-6 students in their reading groups.”
Erin Binek
Teacher/Reading Facilitator
William Tyson Elementary School
Anchorage, AK
3064AV
“With the 3064AV headset, individual K-12 students may work on various projects and not bother other students when they are doing podcasts, PowerPoints™, Kidspiration and Kidpix.”
D. Joslyn
Computer Instructor
Whitaker Elementary
Winston-Salem, NC
3064AV
“The 3064AV headset will be used by teachers for language, narrative videos/slides, etc.”
Ann Kampersal
Librarian
Bellingham High School
Bellingham, MA
3064AV
“The 3064AV headset will be used by teachers for language, narrative videos/slides, etc.”
Ann Kampersal
Librarian
Bellingham High School
Bellingham, MA
3064AV-BL
“We use the Multimedia Stereo Headphones to help our below-grade readers with their Read 180 program.”
Michele Coumbs
English Teacher
Washington High School
Tacoma, WA
3064AV-BL
“Our 4th grade students use the 3064AV-BL headsets to complete independent work on the computer while I instruct small groups.”
Patti Larkin
Teacher
Beattie Elementary
Fort Collins, CO
3064USB-10
“We bought the 3064USB-10 pack so our 7th and 8th grade students can wear the 3064USB headsets for Rosetta Stone to learn Latin.”
Lauren Conant
Latin Teacher
Achievement Academy Charter School
Albany, NY
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”
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.”
Karen Maguire
Reading Coach
Oakridge Middle School
Naples, FL
3066AV
“Our K-12 students utilize the 3066AV headsets for remedial reading curriculum.”
Brian Zbikowski
IT Project Manager
Mounds View Public Schools
New Brighton, MN
3066AV
“Our students use the 3066AV headsets while doing their individual reading assignments.”
Belinda Wente
Media Specialist
Brooklet Elementary School
Brooklet, GA
3066AV
“We bought the Deluxe Multimedia Stereo Headsets for our 1st through 6th grade students because they work well for listening and recording when they practice their reading skills.”
Diana Doglio
Title 1 Teacher
Pawnee CUSD #1
Pawnee, IL
3066AV
“The Califone® Deluxe Multimedia Stereo Headset allows our 6th through 8th students to interact with the Rosetta Stone learning system so they can learn Spanish.”
Cathy Jeffers
Media Specialist
Reidsville Middle School
Reidsville, GA
3066AV
“All of our students at our school are able to benefit from using the 3066AV deluxe multimedia stereo headsets because they provide better sound.”
Eileen Mahr
IT
Magellan Charter School
Raleigh, NC
3066AV
“The 3066AV deluxe multimedia stereo headset that our 3rd graders use cuts down on distractions and allows them to record their voices during reading activities.”
Linda Bragg
3rd Grade Teacher
Pinewood Christian
Colorado Springs, CO
3066AV
“The Deluxe Multimedia Stereo Headset that we purchased is used to administer AP and IB exams to our 9th-12th grade students.”
Clifford Wagner
IB Coordinator
Springstead High School
Spring Hill, FL
3066USB
“The Deluxe Multimedia Stereo Headsets help our grade 6 through 9 ESOL students with reading when they are following along to what they are hearing.”
Rebecca Joseph
Special Ed Resource Teacher
Silver Spring International Middle School
Silver Spring, MD
3066USB
“With the Califone® Deluxe Multimedia Stereo Headset, listening and recording happens on a daily basis when the PreK-6 students are in our computer lab.”
Mario Piombo
Technology Coordinator
Napa Valley Language Academy
Napa, CA
3066USB
“I bought the 3066USB headsets to listen online and repeat words and phrases learned for my college-level Spanish language practice.”
Sandtra Lenois
Student
South University
Toquerville, UT
3066USB
“The 3066USB headsets aid our K-12 students with special needs in all of their subjects.”
Anthony Bautista
IT Technician
SD 51 (Boundary)
Grand Forks, BC - CANADA
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.”
Dinah Henderson
Teacher
Lakeview Intermediate
Stow, OH
4100-USB
“Students are able to use the 4100-USB headsets to work on Read 180.”
Sandra Hamer
6th/7th Reading/Language Arts Teacher
Sherwood Middle School
Memphis, TN
4100USB
“The 4100-USB headset allows our grades 4-6 students to record voiceovers while creating movie projects in our computer lab.”
Elaine Hulett
Network Lab Supervisor
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury, VT
4100USB
“The 4100USB headsets help so each 3rd-5th grade student can hear their own computer and it also adds to the quietness of the classroom during Reading and Math.”
Judith Herrmann
SDC Teacher
Greer Elementary School
Sacramento, CA
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.”
Alison Ostertag
District Literacy Leader
Atchison County Community Schools
Atchison, KS
KM200
“We got the KM200 mini mouse because its small size is good for a crowded area during Reading for our 5th graders.”
Wendy Rhodes
Special Education Teacher
Campbell Elementary
Springfield, MO
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
1214AVPS-01
“With the 4-Position Non-Powered Stereo Listening Center, I can have four students from my K-2 Special Ed class on the computer at the same time using different software, without disturbing the other students.”
Carrol Gatlin
Special Education Teacher
Landergin Elementary
Amarillo, TX
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.”
Aron Sterling
School-Based Technology Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, Virginia
1218AVP-01
“Using the 1218AVP-01 listening center helps our members in hearing and learning the Bible scriptures.”
John T. Thomas
President
Center for Wholinistic Development
Vicksburg, MS
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.”
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.”
Patti Miller
Secretary
Campus View Elementary School
Victoria, B.C., Canada
1776PLC
“The 4-person Spirit™ Learning Center helps maintain the attention span of all the children so they can practice music development and listening skills.”
Jennifer Newell
Family Child Care Provider
Newell Day Care Home
Mendota, IL
1776PLC
“We got the 4-Person Spirit™ Learning Center because it will be used by our K-3 students daily for 90 minute blocks of reading.”
Lynn Tyler
Librarian
Carlin Park Elementary School
Angola, IN
1776PLC-6
“The 6-person Spirit™ learning center is used by our Kindergarten and 1st graders to listen to themselves read stories on tape and CD.”
Doris Stene
Secretary
Foothills Elementary
Prince George, BC – CANADA
1886PLC-6
“In using the 6-Position Spirit™ SD Stereo Listening Center, our 2nd graders can increase their comprehension skills during Language Arts.”
Beth Newhouse
2nd Grade Teacher
Sharon Elementary
Newburgh, IN
2395IRPLC-6
“Since kindergartners cannot read well independently, the 2395IRPLC-6 learning center offers them a chance to hear fluent, expressive reading.”
Johnna Gay
Kindergarten Teacher
Crestline Elementary
Mountain Brook, AL
2395IRPLC-6
“I use the 2395IR-PLC as a listening center for children to hear the fluency patterns of a good reader through taped books.”
Laurie Dansel
1st Grade Teacher
Jetmore Elementary School
Jetmore, KS
2395IRPLC-6
“The 6-Person Wireless CD & Cassette/Recorder Learning Center provides extra stimulation during reading time for our K-3 lower primary students.”
Corinne Shaw
K-3 Teacher
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
Rockhampton, QLD - Australia
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
2455PLC
“We use the 2455PLC because it allows 5 students to listen to an assignment without disturbing other students in our Special Ed classroom who are working on different assignments simultaneously. It also reduces the audible stimuli.”
C. Klossner
9-12 Special Education
Wimberley High School
2455PLC
“The Performer Plus™ PLC learning center will allow more than one of my Pre-K children to enjoy a story at the same time. It will also allow my children to work on their listening skills with other programs I have.”
Jamie Lee
Pre-K Educator
Muskogee Early Childhood Center
Muskogee, OK
CD102PLC
“The 4-Person Portable CD Learning Center is very useful for my K-5 students during read-alongs and for literacy.”
Scott Rosenow
Technology Facilitator
Battle Academy
Chattanooga, TN
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
PA159
“The Battery-Powered Wireless Presentation Pro™ portable speaker is used during weather presentations and training for the public.”
Grady Bonsall
Electronic Systems Analyst
National Weather Service
Goodland, KS
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+
“Both the wired PresentationPro™ speaker and the Performer Plus™ multimedia player are used to help with presentations.”
J.M. Young
Media Clerk
Ebb Valley Elementary School
Manchester, MD
PA319
“The PA319 PresentationPro™ wireless speaker is used for doing lectures on Health Education.”
Theresa Jallion
Treasurer
Del Rey Oaks, CA
PA319PQ
“The PA319PQ PresentationPro™ package allows voices to be heard during presentations at State meetings.”
Julia Eacott
Vice Regent
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Acton, MA
PA919
“The Califone® PA-916 is used as part of our school-wide positive behavior support program. During school-wide reinforcement assemblies, students can earn extra time engaging in fun activities. One of these activities is Wonderful Wednesday. Students earn extra recess where we use the PA system to play music and address large groups of students, recognizing their successes and achievements.”
Bethany Mercado
K-5 Admin Asst Principal
Beachland Elementary School
Vero Beach, FL
PA919
“We use the PowerPro™ portable speaker everyday with a wireless mic in order for the K-4 students to hear us and we also use it to play CD’s that aid us in our P.E. activities.”
Melissa Stillings
Physical Education Teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Franklin, TN
PA919PS
“The PA919SD and PA919PS are used for assemblies on our college campus.”
Phillip Para
UC Coordinator
Mid-South Community College
West Memphis, AR
PA919PS
“The Power Pro™ Companion Speaker was purchased for indoor ceremonies.”
Andrew Trigo
United States Air Force
Langley AFB, VA
PA919SD
“The PA919SD and PA919PS are used for assemblies on our college campus.”
Phillip Para
UC Coordinator
Mid-South Community College
West Memphis, AR
PA919SD-A
“The PowerPro™ PA919SD-A package allows me to have a quality portable PA system that can be used for music, dance, and fitness testing.”
Roger Sondergaard
Gr. 4-6 P.E. Teacher
Monte Vista Elementary School
La Crescenta, CA
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-282
“The PA-282 VoiceSaver™ allows me to project my voice, without the usual voice-strain I get during the school year.”
Lonni Himmelstein
Gr. 2-6 ART
Tempe, AZ
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.”
Nikole Lahaie
Portage, MI
PA-285
“The Califone PA-285 helps me project my voice for large groups of students.”
Lori Kwock
8th Grade Teacher
Maui Waena School
Kahului, HI
PA-285
“The VoiceSaver™ personal PA system helps me speak in a softer tone and also helps me refrain from raising my voice at the children during our music lessons.”
Channell Childers
Music Teacher
Knollwood Elementary Schools
Stone Mountain, GA
PA-285
“I use the PA285 VoiceSaver™ so people of all ages I am interpreting to at our state park can hear me over the large, noisy crowds.”
Jana Freeman
Interpreter
State Park
Bay Port, MI
PA-285
“The PA285 VoiceSaver™ is used for conducting tours at our water treatment facility.”
Francine Thompson
Teaching Assistant
Helix Water District
La Mesa, CA
PA-285
“We got the PA285 VoiceSaver™ because the Spanish professor has a very soft voice and so now the students are able to hear him better.”
Mary Dorman
Tech Asst ITS
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
PA-285
“I bought the PA285 VoiceSaver™ because it helps save my voice when teaching my 2nd graders.”
Tina Green
Teacher
Ona Elementary
Fraziers Bottom, WV
PA10
“I have what I hope is a temporarily paralyzed vocal cord. I use your PA-10 in my 5th grade class to be able to project my voice for me so there is no strain on the other or any further damage to the paralyzed one. The product is an answered prayer.”
Regina Corsbie
5th Grade Teacher
Haleyville Elementary
Haleyville, AL
PA10
“Using the PA-10 PA Pro has a calming effect on my 8th grade Science students with special needs.”
Shirley Barnett
SDC Teacher
LAUSD
North Hollywood, CA
PA10
“One of our 5th grade students uses the PA Pro™ personal PA due to having hearing loss and ADHD.”
Susan Leone
Speech Pathologist
Killingly Intermediate School
Dayville, CT
PA10
“We will use the PA10 PA Pro™ for announcements in the morning for the entire school so all of our K-5 students can hear clearly.”
Eve Cheung
Principal
Junipero Serra Elementary
San Francisco, CA
PA-IRSYS
“We like the Installed Infrared Audio System because it helps all the students hear the teacher.”
Margo Fox
AV Tech
Kennewick School District
Kennewick, WA
PI39
“The wireless & powered whiteboard array speaker is used so our higher Ed students can listen to audio on computers and DVD players in the library without disturbing others.”
Andrea Back
Librarian
Le Cordon Bleu
Mendota Heights, MN
PI39
“We purchased the PI39 Wireless & Powered Whiteboard Array Speaker so that our grade 9-12 students could use it for their presentations.”
Humberto Ferre
Library Technician
South Miami Senior High
Miami, FL
PI39
“We purchased the PI39 wireless & powered whiteboard array speaker to use it for our video presentations during Religious education for our K-8 students.”
Dick Stevens
Systems Administrator
St. Paul Catholic School
Genesee Depot, WI
4805AV
“I will use the 4805AV remote microphone to record books to audio tape to help all students who are auditory learners learn to read.”
Crystal Whitten
Reading Specialist
Universal Academy-Coppell
Cedar Hill, TX
PA-15
“The PA15 megaphone was purchased for use during Physical Education classes to get the attention of our K-5 students.”
Toni Miller
Secretary
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Waterford, MI
PA-15
“We got the PA15 megaphone to use for when our K-5 students are on recess.”
Debbi Williams
Office Manager
Cleo Gordon Elementary
Fairfield, CA
PA-15
“We use the PA15 megaphone because it helps notify parents in the car rider line that our K-5 students are present.”
Robin Chastain
Bookkeeper
Cotton Indian Elementary
Stockbridge, GA
PA-15
“We got the PA15 megaphone because anyone who ever tried to get the attention of a couple of busloads of excited children could appreciate a good megaphone.”
Dov Perecman
Principal
Yeshiva Zichron Moshe
South Fallsburg, NY
PA-15
“We got the PA15 megaphone for the soft spoken 10th grade students to be heard better by their parents during tours in the Historical Society.”
David Tonne
Truck Driver/Parent
Old Bridge High School
Old Bridge, NJ
PA20R
“We purchased the PA20R megaphone so we can use it for sporting events with our 4th graders.”
Louise Desiderio
Administration Manager
Guilford High School
Guilford, CT
PA25R
“The PA25R megaphone comes in handy when used to communicate with our K-5 students during recess time.”
Brenda Payne
Principal
Blue Ridge Elementary
Blue Ridge, GA
DC596
“The Diggiditto™ DC596 document camera helps me present material so every PreK-5th grade student can see.”
Angela Bouldin
Librarian
Spencer Elementary School
Spencer, TN
DC596
“We purchased the DC596 Diggiditto™ document camera because for larger class sizes, the K-6 students have a better view of visual aids shown in the library.”
Abby Smith
Librarian
Rushton Elementary
Mission, KS
DC596
“With the Diggiditto™ DC596 document camera I am able to share information with the 5th-8th grade students using text directly from the source.”
Susan Deshotels
Librarian
Youngsville Middle School
Youngsville, LA
OHP-2400
“The OHP-2400 allows me to prepare my notes ahead of time for my 8-12 class and they can be used year after year.”
Lynn Morris
Administrative Assistant
N.S. Continuing Ed – Lucas Centre
North Vancouver, BC – CANADA
CAR2020
“The CardMaster™ card reader helps re-enforce vocabulary and concept development for our PreK-3 language development students.”
Jeff Lough
School Psychologist
USD 418 McPherson
McPherson, KS
READER
“The Califone READER helps me to teach English and vocabulary to my ELL students.”
Maria Xuarez
3rd Grade Teacher
Emerson Elementary
Miami, FL
READER
“The READER Card Reader allows our K-5 students to practice independently as they learn to pronounce and recognize their sight words.”
Pam Puckett
ESOL Teacher
Martin Elementary School
Flowery Branch, GA
READER
“The READER card reader helps the children review letters, sounds and other skills.”
Mary Ellen Windom
Kindergarten Teacher
Southside Elementary School
Sarasota, FL
