Team Building through The Universal Language Of Music And The Phenomenal Power Of Rhythm
Testimonials
“Nina, whether in the studio, on the road or just hanging out you’re the best!”
—Randy Travis, Grammy Award-winning Artist
“Unlock the Rhythm™ launches 'Drumming With Nina' Toca artist, Nina Rodriguez
helps kids drum their way to better health.”
—Drummerzone.com, 2010
“Sheila E and Nina Rodriguez Take Austin By Storm”
—www.drummagazine.com, 2010
“Even the younger kindergarten students quickly fell into synch with Rodriguez's
visual commands, producing a sonic boom and ear-to-ear smiles among all involved!"
—Dan Lawton, Contributing Writer, The Times Picayune
“Nina, This program is truly inspirational, and will have a positive, residual effect
on any organization that chooses to incorporate its tenets of music, messaging,
and motivation.
—Jack Damron, Executive Director, Region One Education Service Center
“You not only met but surpassed my expectations. Everyone said after the experience
that it was just what we needed.”
—Sharon Koonce, Assistant Superintendant, Houston ISD Professional Development Services
Thank you so very much for making our IPIU an event to remember! Your level of motivation
and fun is beyond measure.
—R. McManus, Vice President, Regional Director, Investment Professionals, Inc.
“Coaches play a vital role in the success of students’ lives and their educational attainment.
Thanks for providing our coaches with an exciting, passionate, and energetic professional
learning that created synergy and reinforced the commitment of our coaches to teamwork”.
—Mary “Betty” Burks, Deputy Superintendent, SAISD
“OMG! What a magnificent program! Your team certainly exceeded our expectations!
My administrators were very pleased with it especially when you incorporated "Failure is
not an option.”
—Lori Deardorff, Peer Facilitator, Pasadena ISD
“Your connections to academics, leadership, communication, and team building were
right on target.”
—Josie Alvarez, Principal, Corpus Christi, Texas
Thank you for your outstanding presentation for the Logistics Directorate.
Your contribution to our event was key in allowing us to understand how
we need to continue to work together to achieve our goals to provide
exceptional support to the Warfighter. Your rhythm will continue to motivate
our workforce for many years to come!
– United States Air Force
Again, your presentation was incredible. My students are still talking about
how much fun they had and how they loved it.
– Jeanie Weidenbach, Principal Windcrest Elementary, NEISD
Nina, your part of our leadership program in Dallas was extremely well received!
Houston people loved it just as much as they always have. Their comments were "excellent
as usual" and you received 5 out of 5 on every evaluation. Love our relationship with you.
– Kay Gabrysch, Owner of Crowd Pleasers
My staff was thanking me for days. They loved how you connected what
you do to our work. Thanks for a tremendous presentation…one my staff
will remember throughout the year!
– Angie Ramirez, Principal, CCISD
It was so amazing and uplifting. Your program brought energy and a sense
of direction and purpose to the whole school. I also felt my heart beating
all day with so much energy and focus.
– Julie H. Evans, Teacher
You and your crew energized me beyond belief. I felt the rhythm all day.
I am still sooooo excited. What a phenomenal way to start the year!
– Cherie Fleming, Teacher
Fantastic performance for the San Antonio ISD Special Ed Department!
– Kate Patterson, Special Education, SAISD
I cannot stop talking about what a great time I had today at our SAISD
Special Ed Staff Development day! You and your crew are AWESOME!!!!
Muchas gracias!
– Lisa Alvarado, Special Education, SAISD
Today was a great experience! I have seen you motivate students before
and now I was on the receiving end.
– Julie Ann Gonzales, Teacher
We were all blessed, uplifted, and renewed by the powerful drumming session
you brought to our campus. I received a desk full of thank you notes for having
your team at Treasure Forest.
– Diana Del Pilar, AP, Houston ISD
When I arrived the energy you had going was so intense that I saw an empty
chair and drum beside it, taking no time for me to get into the flow of the session.
You made it that easy. Not only was everyone else engaged and clinging to your
every word, they were having a great time doing it.
– J. Rivera, Vice President, Del Mar College
You were truly awesome. It is very evident that you have a gift and passion for
“Drummin” coupled with your professionalism in getting participants engaged with
a “message.” You made the “Unlocking the Rhythm” unlock with your enthusiasm,
energy, artistic talent and skill.
–Tamatha W. Jackson, DMC Diversity and Ethnic Awareness and Training
Committee Chair, Corpus Christi, Texas
Enthusiastic, positive and very engaging! She had an innate ability to recognize
the developmental level of her students and adapt her language and style
accordingly.
– Elise Martens, Counselor, Mathews Elementary School
Your connections to academics, leadership, communication, and team building were
right on target.
– Josie Alvarez, Principal, Corpus Christi, Texas
