"Over my 23 years of teaching, I’ve had many presenters and motivational speakers talk to my students, and Dan Murray is at the top of the list.  I am a firm believer that all adults have a message from which kids can learn, but only a few can keep the attention of the “Entertain Me” generation.  Dan Murray is one of those speakers.  Dan has a genuine interest in success for young people, and I highly recommend him as an inspirational, motivational, and knowledgeable speaker."

Joanne Allen
Team Leader, Maryland’s Tomorrow Program
Gaithersburg High School

"As a teacher of young people, I am always looking for opportunities to expose my students to new experiences which will help prepare them for life outside the classroom.  High school students are seeking more than entertaining guest speakers who specialize in stirring emotions.  They seek honest, sincere, “real life” answers to deep questions that will help them see their lives as a “bigger picture”.  Dan Murray has proven himself to be a person who meets this need of young people.  Dan’s enthusiasm for life is contagious and I recommend him as an inspirational presenter to young people."

Edward J. Ross
Athletic Director
Cooperative Work Experience Coordinator
Watkins Mill High School

"Dan Murray served as keynote speaker at the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents Residential Awards banquet.  RICA is a community based treatment, educational, and residential program with children and adolescents with severe emotional disabilities.  Dan spoke with students about his own experiences as a teenager and his ability to succeed as an adult.  His talk was engaging and caught the attention of students, families, and staff alike.  His message was one of hope.  I recommend Dan as a speaker to other schools and youth programs."

Thomas E. Pukalski
Chief Executive Officer
JLG-RICA

"Dan Murray captures the attention of students with his charisma and his gift to educate.  His warmth and dedication soared over the room as he spoke to our students.  Mr. Murray is a drummer major for young people and I commend his efforts to empower the youth of the Washington Metropolitan area.  I highly recommend Dan as someone who can touch the minds and hearts of our youth."

Patricia S. Brown
Director of Program and Planning
Charles Herbert Flowers High School

"Dan Murray visited with our school and was an immediate success with our students in Unit 10A.  He provides a wealth of information that is relative to young people who have experienced a lot of frustration and disappointment growing up.  The roadmap he designed applies not only to teenagers but it can also help adults learn how to connect better with their students.  I would recommend Dan Murray as a presenter for any organization."

Arthur Linder
Principal
Oak Hill Academy

"Caithness Alternative School is located in a shelter for boys and girls who are placed there by either the Juvenile Justice System or Social Services.  Dan brings a wealth of information and motivation and his inspirational book is a wonderful resource for our students.  I highly  recommend Dan Murray as a motivational speaker for any program.  He is amazing with at-risk kids and has been a treasure for our program."

Linda Sen Usui
Caithness Shelter School
Montgomery County Public Schools

"Dan Murray provided his services as a speaker and consultant to the students and staff of Churchill High School.  Dan has shown our young people that although mistakes are made, life’s end results can still be positive and productive.  This message is given in the context that he is the exception and that mistakes can also lead to severely negative consequences.  His speaking style is direct and honest—and he readily connects with both adolescents and adults."

Joan C. Benz
Principal
Winston Churchill High School

"Mr. Murray’s comprehensive mentoring program that is being used in schools, community organizations, and the criminal justice system has provided Northwest High School with a wonderful service for our entire student body.  We are most grateful to Mr. Murray for his time and commitment to our school community."

Frances E. Roberton
Student Support Specialist
Northwest High School

"Dan Murray is indeed a phenomenal young man.  Bursting with life and energy, he is mesmerizing from the very start of his workshop and presentation.  His ability to engage students is truly amazing.  Dan’s warmth and excellent communication skills allowed him to connect with our students in such a way that they hung on to his every word.  He had the respect and admiration of everyone who participated and I plan to invite him back to our school in the near future."

Gail Thomas
Counselor
School without Walls

"As educators, we are constantly looking for ways to motivate, inspire, even cajole our students.  Dan Murray shares some of his ideas in a concise format that is easy for students to understand.  They sense his passion for dreaming big, working hard, and achieving goals.  Students come away feeling inspired to take the first step or next step towards success.  If you have young people who might need that extra push, have Dan come and speak to your group.  I think you will see a different attitude among your students."

Renee Negin
Student Support Specialist
Wooton High School

"We hold a banquet every year to honor outstanding Key Clubbers from our high schools.   Dan was recommended to us as a dynamic speaker with a positive message for young people.  His talk was uplifting, clear in its content, and interlaced with humor.  We all benefitted from it, even the “older” people in attendance.  It is refreshing to see an energetic and positive speaker be able to connect with young high school students.  Finally, what I see is a young man who believes in his message and it comes out in speaking with him.  A true professional."

Edward H. Koebke
Kiwanis Youth Chairman

"Dan Murray is not your average motivational speaker.  Many people are smart, can remember a lot of facts, and shoot them at an audience, but few can hold an audience in the palm of their hands and take them willingly along.  This is almost an impossible task in alternative school settings.  Even the most experienced teacher does not charm their audience in to wanting to listen and participate.  Dan has this gift.  How does he do it?  All I know is he has a wealth of information that is just what young people want to hear.  He has charm and poise in relating to everyone in his audience…and leaves you wishing he did not have to stop.  I recommend Dan Murray as a presenter for any organization.  Dan Murray two thumbs up."

Rodney M. White
Alternative Teacher
Karma Academy

"Thank you for the outstanding job you did speaking to our seniors about their life ambitions.  The stories of your life were stimulating and remarkable.  Many teenagers are influenced by their peers and lose their own dreams without ever pursuing them.  Your story was something the students really talked about—and your thought provoking book left a wonderful impression on all of us.  Thanks again for coming to our school."

Katie Phillips
Senior Administrator
H.D. Woodson Senior High School

"Dan Murray is an outstanding speaker and motivator who has the ability to relate to young people.  Dan is a dynamic person with a great message and I wholeheartedly endorse his program."

Mary P. Cunningham
Principal
Gwynn Park High School

"Dan Murray is not your typical guest speaker.  Instead of a boring lecture, Dan captured and entertained my students immediately and had their attention until the bell rang.  Dan was able to engage every student in the room and make them a part of his presentation.  His book, “My Method to the Madness” relates in many ways to students trying to find their way in this crazy world and Dan is a person who has “been there” and “done that”.  Dan was popular with both teenagers and adults and I look forward to having him back in the future."

Michelle Lambert
Cooperative Work Experience
Paint Branch High School