Testimonials
“We were fortunate enough to have Rachel come in and present to our entire student body. Her message was perfect for Middle School students. She emphasized things that we talk to our students about every day. She was able to entertain our students and in keeping them engaged with this entertainment, she was able to remind them of the importance of goal setting, surrounding yourself with people who lift you up, and also believing in yourself. It was a tremendous opportunity for our students.”
-Joseph F. Sprague
Principal, Bordentown Regional Middle School
“You are making a difference! Keep changing lives with your testimonial.”
-Vincent Sasso
Principal, Old Bridge High School
“Rachel’s story is very inspiring and the life lessons that she teaches are so valuable for the successes for our youth.”
-Kevin Roberts
Teacher, Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge, NJ
“I thought the visual presentation was great as it followed along with what you were saying verbally. I also thought your expression and tone of voice was excellent as it really portrayed your feelings and thoughts.”
-Wendee Trefz
Teacher, Riverfront School, Florence NJ
“Rachel provided an engaging and exciting envirnoment for our middle school students. She told the story of her dream to be a Ninja Warrior and demonstrated how she overcame setbacks, but continued with unwavering determination. She inspired the kids to dream big, work hard and not give up.”
-Peg Reilly and Katie Whitman
6th grade SS Teachers/Peer advisors, Salk MS, Old Bridge, NJ
What Students are Saying
“I’ve never had anyone encourage me like that before, I don’t have any big sisters.”
- 12th grade student
“Very into it, Very fun. The way Rachel Degutz explained her journey through American Ninja Warrior will make you feel better about achieving your life goals or forming one that you never knew you wanted to achieve.”
- 7th grade student
“The presentation was inspiring and it helped me to cope with failure.”
- 7th grade student
“My favorite part was when you were sharing your success story. I found it inspiring that even though you got rejected so many times, you never stopped persevering.”
- 7th grade student
“My favorite part was when you vividly described your thoughts, feelings, and emotions on the day you had to compete against your greatest trainer and mentor.”
- 8th grade student
“The flip was cool and it gave me a better perspective of following your dreams.”
- 7th grade student
“I know you’ll change the life/mindsets of many kids in your career.”
- 8th grade student