testimonials
“My colleagues and I have really enjoyed using VizZle and even plan on having a VizZle party over the summer to create visual supports for the coming year.”
J. Timmons
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
“[VizZle is an] ideal approach”
From NIH Grant Review
Awarding $730K NIH SBIR Phase II Grant
June, 2011
“VizZle has greatly improved my state assessment test scores on literacy.”
Emily Humphrey
Integrated preK Classroom, Akron PS
Akron, Ohio
“I am over the moon with excitement! I implemented VizZle today and the kids are responding SO well!… Today, I was able to truly evaluate his letter identification because he was motivated by the technology. He knows a lot more than he is letting on!”
Shanon Sittler-Martin, M.Ed, Autistic Support Teacher
Berks County Intermediate Unit
Reading, PA
“My students (all of them) LOVE VizZle. One little guy always says “play a game” as soon as we turn on the SMARTBoard. They don’t even realize how much they are learning.”
Stacey Locke
McCracken County, KY
“We LOVE Vizzle… Students love being interactive with it. They love using the computer therefore this gives them a great way to be engaged and motivated to learn!!!”
Angela Scalesi, Teacher
NYC Public Schools, Network 3-Alternative Assessment
NY, New York
“It is a great way to share ideas and saves time so that you don’t have to create everything yourself!!!”
Sheree Friedman, SLP / OT
NYC Public Schools – PS 233 Q
District 75 Network 2 – Autism
“This product offers great potential for the well over 6000 students on the autism spectrum in NYC public schools.”
Dr. Susan Erber
Superintendent of District 75 (retired)
New York, NY
“The real beauty of Vizzle, for us, was its flexibility…Overall, I can’t recommend this program highly enough for families of children with special needs–as well as typically developing kids!”
Dr. Anne Margaret Wright
Senior Product Reviewer
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, June 2010
“FYI – As a first time user, I was able to create an 8 cell game with popup quizzes, a 5 screen matching activity, a first, next, then board and a 4 piece puzzle token board in about an hour…again, great system and sooo teacher friendly!!!!”
Stacy Coogle
Shepherdsville , KY
“By the way, I have been an MH teacher for 25 years and have seen many programs come and go… I am very impressed!!! This is a program that does so much. I am also pleased with the support your program provides for the teachers.”
Maureen Radalia
Louisville City Schools
“My favorite thing about VizZle is how motivating it is to students…
They don’t even realize they are working and learning at times!”
Katie Deneke, SLP
Brunswick School District
Brunswick, OH
“I’m so glad that Vizzle is out there and hopefully I won’t have to keep telling teachers about tons of other websites, as Vizzle has everything all in one place. Thanks!”
Lizz Forbis, PreK EC Support Teacher
Exceptional Children Department
Charlotte, NC
“My son uses it at school and asks me every day if he can have it on his
computer at home. He says he would like Vizzle for Christmas!!”
William Linden
Elyria, OH
“Vizzle should be a part of every special needs teacher’s toolkit.”
2010 BESSIE’s Awards
Judge’s Review
“I am just very impressed with VizZle, not only because of the software, but also because of the people behind it… You are all amazing. This is the future of teaching.”
Jason Gruhl, M.A., Executive Director
The Joshua School, Englewood, CO 80113
“I can’t think a better tool out there to help me with the Autistic kids, It is fabulous.”
Kim Williams
Carbon School District,
Price, Utah
“I LOVE this program!!! The possibilities seem endless! Thanks for your help!”
Kathy Russo
North Canton City Schools
Canton, OH
“I can not tell you how much I’m LOVING VizZle !!! …I’m thrilled, but best of all my students are having fun achieving their Speech/Language IEP goals.”
Kristine Hampton, Speech Language Pathologist
Conestoga Valley School District
Lancaster County, PA
“I don’t always have to find the material, print it, cut it, laminate it, and put Velcro on it. It saves tons of time.”
Courtney Monastra
Autism Unit Teacher,
Hinckley Elementary School,
Hinckley, OH
“It is so nice to not have to worry about CDs and whether it is installed or not. The ease of finding already created activities and having them readily accessible in the toolbar is great.”
Amelia Barrows
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
“Many of these kids have come into the therapy room requesting that we play a VizZle game today. It keeps their attention with the bright, realistic pictures, and they love the sound effects. The reward at the end helps motivate them.”
Jinni Krause, Speech Language Pathologist
Brunswick City Schools, Brunswick, OH
“The on-line component is great–love being able to access saved work from any computer.”
2009 DAA Awards
Judge’s Comment
“To summarize, VizZle makes customized visuals faster and easier for teachers, parents and clinicians to produce and manage… Vizzle should be a part of every special needs teacher’s toolkit.”
Computed Gazette Review,
2009 BESSIE Award Review
“Thank you again – I can’t believe you were so much help and so responsive to my questions. You are the best. Have a great day!”
VizZle Customer Laurabethmn
Email to Support
“So impressed with Vizzle (educational software). Finishing up 2 week test. Makes learning interactive for children with #autism #asd.”
andreameyers
Twitter post
“A panel of more than 30 educators, who tested more than 100 entries across the country, chose the winners…To come out with their seal of approval is a testament to the product.”
Tech & Learning Magazine’s
2009 Awards of Excellence
From Press Release Announcing Winners
“Thank you SOOOOO much for your prompt attention to the problem. I am impressed (again) with Vizzle’s wonderful tech department.”
Maureen Bartinelli
Speech Language Pathologist
Brunswick City Schools
“Golden Lamp Finalists… are defined by their superior use of content, design, and fulfillment of the product’s educational mission. Four finalists are chosen in each entry category, representing 16 of the year’s most elite educational products.”
From AEP Press Release Announcing
VizZle as 2009 Golden Lamp Finalist
“Thanks, your customer support ROCKS!”
Sarah Yoder
Special Education Supervisor
Amherst City Schools
“I love seeing how another parent or a teacher has handled teaching what I’m trying to communicate. The shared library is a terrific idea.”
Upper School Parent
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights, Ohio
“You can have my Boardmaker, I want VizZle!”
Julie Smith
Multiple Handicap High School
Brunswick Schools
“It’s fast and easy for me, and then the kids are engaged. I’ve never put it on a student’s schedule and had a negative response, even if it’s at the end of the day.”
Mary Pat Martin, Teaching Assistant
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights, Ohio
“The Reading activities are wonderful. I value the ability to apply words with relevant and meaningful photos. I am creating a book with each of my students.”
Anjali, Teacher
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights Ohio
“I’m so happy to be a part of his learning and help with homework. I can log on to VizZle from home and use the lessons his teachers used that day during class.”
Upper School Parent
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights, Ohio
“I like the ability to create quick lessons that help reinforce a specific skill I am working on with a student.”
Colleen Parle, Teacher
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights, Ohio
“VizZle has helped create a valuable collaboration between our staff and parents…their positive response has been hugely helpful.”
Karin Hess Hopkins, M.S.S.A., Coordinator of Community Programs
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights, Ohio
“My students love the Matching Board. The kids work hard and stay engaged, they know their reward for good work is their pick of VizZLe the games – but not till the work is done!”
Monica Fisher, Teacher
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights Ohio
“My son asks for VizZle by name, which is one of only a few words he speaks.”
Lacey Long
Parent and Home School Instructor
“The child’s shared folder grows with them and moves with the child as they progress, greatly easing transitions and making the child’s new team each year immediately effective.”
Debra Mandell, Director
Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights, Ohio
“I love the Shared Library where I can access proven lesson plans that are easy and quick to individualize for my students.”
Monica Fisher
Teacher, Monarch Center for Autism
Shaker Heights Ohio
“My students earn computer time as a reward and I used to use Starfall, but now they actually ask to get on VizZle. Got to love it when they want to work instead of play.”
Lauren Fuller, Intervention Specialist
Kent City Schools


