" I saw how much of an positve effect this program had on my students. They are more confidant, more open to ask questions, are very eager to discuss their opinons on topics that are being discussed, they respect each others opinions, and they are so very excited about the program. Many of them also have started to read more books outside of the school subjects which as a teacher I am very excited about. On behalf of my students I would like to thank you very much for implementing this program in our school."

Belgin Gul, Teacher, Cebesoy Elementary School, Seyhan, Adana

" Thank you so much for bringing this program to our school. I can't begin to tell you the difference it has made for my students.One of the most important aspects of the program for me was to hear students talking about their dreams and how confidant they have become"

"Before, most of them were not comfortable about talking what they wanted to achieve in life, they seemed unsure if they would be able to achieve their dreams. Now, however, all of them are very eager to talk about their dreams and how to accomplish their goals. "

Ozlem Gursoy, Teacher, Yavuzlar Elementary School Yuregir, Adana

" Many of my students did not enjoy reading very much. I knew they were doing it because they had to. The RTS program thought them to love to read- think-share. Now they are reading not because they have to but because they want to."

They very much appreciate their volunteer teachers spending time with them to teach them. They feel special to be selected to participate in this program. My sincerest thanks and gratitude to everyone in YGA.

Senay Ozu, Teacher, Yuregir, Yavuzlar Elementary School, Yuregir, Adana

"You are the light at the end of the tunnel. My appreciation and thanks to all for this program. Just when I was loosing hope in our educational system you brought hope back to me. It is so wonderful to see these young minds be educated in this way for a better Turkey."

I hope to continue working with you and give our support to many successful projects to come. "

Burcin Buyukpamukcu, ODTU MD Board member

“Read-Think-Share project is simply the best program for our students in empowering them as future leaders.

Our students learned to be respectful, responsible, be kind to one another and above all they have much more confidance in themselves. I am looking forward to 2009 / 2010 when this program will be thought in all the elementary schools in Turkey.

Zeki Mehmet Dal, Teacher, Yavuzlar Elementary School, Yuregir, Adana

I was beginning to loose hope for a better Turkey. When I met with the young leaders in YGA and saw the projects they have developed and implemented my hopes for a better future were fired up again. Best wishes and sincerest thanks.

Cem Muftuoglu, 84 ODTU Graduate

" The Read-Think-Share Project truly teaches us, the future teachers, the latest steps in creative teaching. It gives us the neccessary tools to teach our students to be the best and accomplish the best they can. We can truly see the difference the program makes in the students' lives.
How wonderful it is to see that as teachers we can make a difference. I thank YGA for giving us the future teachers this opportunity to become better in our field. "

Huriye Ucer, Cukurova University, PDR, 2nd year.