Testimonials


  • "Miami Jackson Senior High School has seen excellent outcomes in our Biology End-of-Course Exam results, and I feel that the use of Penda has contributed to student success. At a training, myself and our science coach were introduced to Penda Learning and felt the program could take us to the next level. We introduced the idea to our Principal and saw significant results with our students moving from a 42% passing rate to 54% passing rate. This year, we were introduced to a more rigorous Biology End-of-Course Exam and we knew the stakes were higher, so we offered after school tutoring with Penda and we also used it during our pull-outs with an interventionist. We again saw significant results, because in an era of high stakes, every-changing test, and a significant increase in our ESOL population, we still had a passing rate of 56%. Students felt it played a key role in their passing the Biology End-of-Course Exam."



    "Miami Jackson Senior High School has seen excellent outcomes in our Biology End-of-Course Exam results, and I feel that the use of Penda has contributed to student success. At a training, myself and our science coach were introduced to Penda Learning and felt the program could take us to the next level. We introduced the idea to our Principal and saw significant results with our students moving from a 42% passing rate to 54% passing rate. This year, we were introduced to a more rigorous Biology End-of-Course Exam and we knew the stakes were higher, so we offered after school tutoring with Penda and we also used it during our pull-outs with an interventionist. We again saw significant results, because in an era of high stakes, every-changing test, and a significant increase in our ESOL population, we still had a passing rate of 56%. Students felt it played a key role in their passing the Biology End-of-Course Exam."


    Ana Barreto
    Assistant Principal, Miami Jackson Senior High School Miami Dade County Public Schools, FL

  • "We quickly learned that Penda was the perfect solution for our lunch and learn sessions since it provided students with exposure to middle grades science content through a platform that genuinely engaged them in a personalized way, with minimal teacher facilitation. Students personally connected to their avatar and were excited by the challenge of competition between peers and/or other classes. Since Penda reports are generated and delivered to teacher's email every Monday, in an ideal situation, a teacher evaluates student performance and assigns remediation activities as deemed necessary from the Penda data to differentiate instruction. Therefore, Penda may reach an even broader range of our students more deeply if it becomes part of a structured plan where students use Penda as a tool within a unit of instruction, assigned to meet their individual needs. Students can revisit activities with multiple attempts to achieve their highest score. Students take charge of their learning and teachers enter the role of facilitator."

    "We quickly learned that Penda was the perfect solution for our lunch and learn sessions since it provided students with exposure to middle grades science content through a platform that genuinely engaged them in a personalized way, with minimal teacher facilitation. Students personally connected to their avatar and were excited by the challenge of competition between peers and/or other classes. Since Penda reports are generated and delivered to teacher's email every Monday, in an ideal situation, a teacher evaluates student performance and assigns remediation activities as deemed necessary from the Penda data to differentiate instruction. Therefore, Penda may reach an even broader range of our students more deeply if it becomes part of a structured plan where students use Penda as a tool within a unit of instruction, assigned to meet their individual needs. Students can revisit activities with multiple attempts to achieve their highest score. Students take charge of their learning and teachers enter the role of facilitator."

    Nicole Jacquay
    Middle School Science Supervisor Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL

  • "I think the greatest impact has been Penda's willingness to support additional Penda resources such as the summer sequence of activities and the SSA review course. I never expected to have the school level demand for Penda. Teachers are going to their administrators with a plan to use Penda and schools are finding the funds. I welcome the opportunity to share with others across the state how Penda can be paired with district assessments and teacher PLC PD. For our high population of ESOL and below grade-level readers, Penda democratized access to science standards via scaffolding instruction and multi-representation of data and concepts."

    "I think the greatest impact has been Penda's willingness to support additional Penda resources such as the summer sequence of activities and the SSA review course. I never expected to have the school level demand for Penda. Teachers are going to their administrators with a plan to use Penda and schools are finding the funds. I welcome the opportunity to share with others across the state how Penda can be paired with district assessments and teacher PLC PD. For our high population of ESOL and below grade-level readers, Penda democratized access to science standards via scaffolding instruction and multi-representation of data and concepts."

    Brenda Berube
    Science Learning Specialist, Osceola County Public Schools, FL

  • “Our school was blown away with Penda and all of the great activities, resources, and friendly competition it offers. The lesson and activities are aligned to our counties standards and follow our timeline, this will really help reinforce the standards being taught. Our teacher’s favorite part of the program was the inclusion of the levels of DOK. Students will have to demonstrate knowledge for the standards on all levels, what a great accountability piece! Everything a teacher would want in a program, is available through Penda."

    “Our school was blown away with Penda and all of the great activities, resources, and friendly competition it offers. The lesson and activities are aligned to our counties standards and follow our timeline, this will really help reinforce the standards being taught. Our teacher’s favorite part of the program was the inclusion of the levels of DOK. Students will have to demonstrate knowledge for the standards on all levels, what a great accountability piece! Everything a teacher would want in a program, is available through Penda."

    RANDA NICHOLSON
    Math & Science Coach, Cypress Elementary School, Osceola County Public Schools, FL.

  • "With Penda it is quite easy and fun for the students to use. The teachers feel that it compliments their curriculum because they can track mastery of the benchmarks. They find it quite easy to follow because the reports are generated weekly and they are able to generate their own reports to use as needed.“

    "With Penda it is quite easy and fun for the students to use. The teachers feel that it compliments their curriculum because they can track mastery of the benchmarks. They find it quite easy to follow because the reports are generated weekly and they are able to generate their own reports to use as needed.“

    DAVID BASS
    Science Department Head, Margate Middle School, Broward County Public Schools, FL.

  • "We were flat lined for 4 years at Lost Lake Elementary School and with Penda went up 6% last year (56 to 62) at high achieving group of students. Now this year at EHES 32 to 49 at a Title I school. Yep Penda helps all!!"

    "We were flat lined for 4 years at Lost Lake Elementary School and with Penda went up 6% last year (56 to 62) at high achieving group of students. Now this year at EHES 32 to 49 at a Title I school. Yep Penda helps all!!"

    RHONDA HUNT
    Principal, Eustis Heights Elementary School, Lake County Public Schools, FL.

  • "My kids are enthralled with this program. The competition factor alone is driving them. They ask me several times a day to update our Penda Points that I keep on the board. They are logging in at home. They beg me to come in early, at lunch, and to stay after school from extended day. I am really excited about this."

    "My kids are enthralled with this program. The competition factor alone is driving them. They ask me several times a day to update our Penda Points that I keep on the board. They are logging in at home. They beg me to come in early, at lunch, and to stay after school from extended day. I am really excited about this."

    ERIN SCHWAMB
    5th Grade Teacher, Fort Caroline Elementary School, Duval County Public Schools, FL.

  • “My Bio team absolutely loves PENDA… even the students told me ‘thank you for PENDA’ ”

    “My Bio team absolutely loves PENDA… even the students told me ‘thank you for PENDA’ ”

    Kathie McCart Blanco
    Science Specialist – Alief Taylor High School, Alief ISD, TX.

  • “Penda was so very instrumental in helping our students to move proficiency levels and grow this year. We made great gains on the state test.”



    “Penda was so very instrumental in helping our students to move proficiency levels and grow this year. We made great gains on the state test.”


    Mikka Atkins
    Media Specialist – Grandview Heights Middle School, Shelby, TN.

  • “Thank you for supporting the academic progress of our students in the iZone! Your program has assisted us in achieving our aggressive goals.”

    “Thank you for supporting the academic progress of our students in the iZone! Your program has assisted us in achieving our aggressive goals.”

    Ladonna R Tardy
    EdS, EFMPM, iZone Professional Development Advisor in Science - Shelby County Schools, TN.

  • "One of our students took several GED practice and pre-tests in the past two to three months. The student was feeling very demoralized due to their results. I encouraged him to make an attempt at Penda Learning science and math lessons - to work on some of the foundation level activities, and then work up to the higher level activities in a short time. The scaffolding of lessons allowed him to become successful on the higher (intermediate) level activities. He became so diligent with Penda Learning that he was one of the highest scoring on the scoreboard for points. He was completing 7 - 20 lessons a day, challenging others, and taking challenges until he could beat other students. Then I had a discussion with administration about allowing him to take further GED testing, because of the effort he put into Penda Learning and studying. He passed the GED science and mathematics... and I am proud to announce that he left our facility yesterday with his GED completed."

    "One of our students took several GED practice and pre-tests in the past two to three months. The student was feeling very demoralized due to their results. I encouraged him to make an attempt at Penda Learning science and math lessons - to work on some of the foundation level activities, and then work up to the higher level activities in a short time. The scaffolding of lessons allowed him to become successful on the higher (intermediate) level activities. He became so diligent with Penda Learning that he was one of the highest scoring on the scoreboard for points. He was completing 7 - 20 lessons a day, challenging others, and taking challenges until he could beat other students. Then I had a discussion with administration about allowing him to take further GED testing, because of the effort he put into Penda Learning and studying. He passed the GED science and mathematics... and I am proud to announce that he left our facility yesterday with his GED completed."

    Toby Tiller
    Teacher, Highlands Youth Association Department of Juvenile Justice, FL