Testimonials
In their own words
From the students who use MARIO to the leaders who champion it.
Students
“It makes me feel seen and heard. It makes me self-aware.”
Student — Sekolah Pelita Harapan“It’s much easier to be the one reached out to than to be the one who takes the first step.”
Student — Sekolah Pelita Harapan“I was bullied last year online and MARIO helped me talk about it with the counselor — and I’m not bullied anymore.”
Student — Seoul Foreign School“The platform works because of the relationship with my teacher and the effort they put in — not just the tool itself.”
Student — ISG Dhahran“I can tell social problems in or outside of school without having to directly tell a teacher.”
Student — ISHCMC“I wish I could still get to do MARIO check-ins when I go to college.”
Student — ISG DhahranTeachers & educators
“MARIO conversations have become the most meaningful thing we do.”
Teacher — Sekolah Pelita Harapan“All students feel like their teachers care for them — something not every school can say.”
Rebecca Lebel, Learning Support Teacher — International School Bangkok“The safety question has helped me uncover safeguarding issues students would never have shared face-to-face.”
Simon Beasley, Learning Support — UWCSEA“As soon as I introduced him to MARIO he was super engaged — he’d come outside class time and ask for a check-in.”
Rebecca Lebel, Learning Support Teacher — International School Bangkok“It has changed my relationship with students in a positive way.”
Teacher — Sekolah Pelita Harapan“Out of every SEL program I’ve implemented, this is the easiest and most user-friendly. I’d recommend it to anyone.”
Karren Van Remmen, Teacher — Cobb Online Learning AcademyCounselors & school leaders
“MARIO is proactive and preventative. It helps us identify what’s going on before it becomes a crisis.”
Caroline Scott, Counselor — Seoul Foreign School“As a principal, being able to have data-informed conversations with the pastoral team about the safety of our students is invaluable.”
Gary P., Principal — Atlanta International School“MARIO has created an authentic and organic SEL opportunity versus the ‘canned’ programs out there — an unexpected delight.”
Lannie Cox, Counselor — Atlanta International School“MARIO helped teachers who didn’t feel comfortable in advisory build stronger relationships with students.”
Jia Acree, Leadership — International School of Curitiba“Your PD is the best I’ve done — practical, engaging, and directly usable in my daily work.”
Courtney Pierce, Admin — St. Andrews International School“As a counselor, I’ve been able to get to know more students on a deeper level and get them the support they need. MARIO has been essential to my practice.”
Kari, Counselor — Atlanta International SchoolFamilies
“I can attest to the effectiveness of what was implemented. My children received personalized, bespoke attention curated to their specific needs. They are now applying the tools they learned in their college setting — self-reliant and independently managing their lives and their education. I am witnessing the application of their self-advocacy and self-directing skills thanks to MARIO’s partnership with the school.”
Justine — Proud Parent“Parents were blown away by the dashboard — it opened conversations with their kids beyond academics.”
Reported by Simon Beasley, Learning Support — United World College of South East Asia“It encourages communication with guardians and teachers — it helps me make better choices about time management and emotions.”
Student (Grade 8) — Seoul Foreign SchoolMore direct parent/guardian quotes can be added as they’re collected and cleared for use.
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