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Amanda,
I talked with Lindsay yesterday and I asked her was she having fun. She said "Oh my gosh Mama, I could do this everyday I love this"! I just want you to
know how much I appreciate your giving Lindsay this chance to live out her dream. We both know that this opportunity would not be possible without you! I
don't ever want a time to go by without letting you know how much I appreciate you and all that you do for Lindsay. Thank you so much!
Tracy
Lindsay's Mom
I talked with Lindsay yesterday and I asked her was she having fun. She said "Oh my gosh Mama, I could do this everyday I love this"! I just want you to
know how much I appreciate your giving Lindsay this chance to live out her dream. We both know that this opportunity would not be possible without you! I
don't ever want a time to go by without letting you know how much I appreciate you and all that you do for Lindsay. Thank you so much!
Tracy
Lindsay's Mom
Words cannot cannot express the gratitude that I have for Ms Amanda,
Aldine and Amber. Once we got to Orlando, Savannah became THEIR child.
Thanks to all 3 of you for your encouragement and love! It was awesome
and I learned so much! And the other kids took Savannah under their wing.
It was so much fun (overwhelming at times). Congratulations to everyone!
And I want everyone to know that not EVERYONE received awards at AMTC.
There were 700 people there! Our group was awesome! We will go again!
And we will sing and dance! (lol)~ Desirai
Aldine and Amber. Once we got to Orlando, Savannah became THEIR child.
Thanks to all 3 of you for your encouragement and love! It was awesome
and I learned so much! And the other kids took Savannah under their wing.
It was so much fun (overwhelming at times). Congratulations to everyone!
And I want everyone to know that not EVERYONE received awards at AMTC.
There were 700 people there! Our group was awesome! We will go again!
And we will sing and dance! (lol)~ Desirai
Why would a parent consider AM&T?
Personal Experience:
When my son was in the second grade his teacher assigned a book report for her students that was to be presented in front of the class. I had to build props,
buy props just so he would get up in front of his peers... He said I am not doing this. Remembering my school days and the self created laryngitis so that I
would be to hoarse to get up and speak or the zeros I would take just to keep from getting up in front of the class led me to search for some way to help
Landon with self-confidence and public speaking. This is when I met Amanda owner of AM&T. Her students were preparing to go to Convention and she
needed more boys and asked if we would consider this. I just knew that if Landon would not get up in font of 25 people he would never perform in front of
1200, especially if he had to memorize what he would be saying and this was only 6 weeks away. Amanda ask me to trust her and her staff to help him
overcome his fear and assured me he would be prepared.
Six weeks later with much help from Miss Amber (lead teacher) Landon was winking at the judges and we just about could not get him off of the stage. He had
the time of his life. He learned that when you prepare you can perform. He learned that it's o.k. to be a little nervous, but not to run from it. Landon walked
away with many trophies that weekend and but more importantly he walked away with much more confidence.
Now that we have been a part of AM&T for a few years now Landon has had the opportunity to work on several sets from theme parks to Disney's Hannah
Montanna.
What I love most about AM&T is that although each individual wants to succeed, not everyone gets every casting, but the kids and parents are just as proud
when one of the students land a part or receives callbacks as if it were our own child.
It is so important to be happy for someone else's accomplishments at AM&T it is truly like a very large extended family.
We are so fortunate to have a place like AM&T to send our children ......
I have seen many seeds blossom into beautiful flowers.
Marla Brettel
Personal Experience:
When my son was in the second grade his teacher assigned a book report for her students that was to be presented in front of the class. I had to build props,
buy props just so he would get up in front of his peers... He said I am not doing this. Remembering my school days and the self created laryngitis so that I
would be to hoarse to get up and speak or the zeros I would take just to keep from getting up in front of the class led me to search for some way to help
Landon with self-confidence and public speaking. This is when I met Amanda owner of AM&T. Her students were preparing to go to Convention and she
needed more boys and asked if we would consider this. I just knew that if Landon would not get up in font of 25 people he would never perform in front of
1200, especially if he had to memorize what he would be saying and this was only 6 weeks away. Amanda ask me to trust her and her staff to help him
overcome his fear and assured me he would be prepared.
Six weeks later with much help from Miss Amber (lead teacher) Landon was winking at the judges and we just about could not get him off of the stage. He had
the time of his life. He learned that when you prepare you can perform. He learned that it's o.k. to be a little nervous, but not to run from it. Landon walked
away with many trophies that weekend and but more importantly he walked away with much more confidence.
Now that we have been a part of AM&T for a few years now Landon has had the opportunity to work on several sets from theme parks to Disney's Hannah
Montanna.
What I love most about AM&T is that although each individual wants to succeed, not everyone gets every casting, but the kids and parents are just as proud
when one of the students land a part or receives callbacks as if it were our own child.
It is so important to be happy for someone else's accomplishments at AM&T it is truly like a very large extended family.
We are so fortunate to have a place like AM&T to send our children ......
I have seen many seeds blossom into beautiful flowers.
Marla Brettel
Hey Amanda,
I don't know where to begin. Karsyn had so much fun this weekend and we can't thank you enough! It was a wonderful experience for all of us.
On the way to Orlando I was really nervous about several things(which I guess is normal). My concerns were as any others I guess
*Will she participate??
*Will she know what to do??
**Can she compete with the other kids??
**Is she trained like the other kids are??(She has only been modeling 7 months)??
Well now I have to brag on you! At the fashion show Karsyn was one of the younger ones. She knew exactly what to do, how to do it, and could perform
better than the older kids! You have worked so well with the kids that by even watching the kids at our fashion shows here at Mathis and the mall it would put
the other older kids at this HUGE event to shame!! When I say HUGE event this was a huge fashion show. Much bigger than I would have imagined. The real
deal! I won't even begin to guess how many people were there to watch. It was well over a thousand!! It was just like you see on tv. All the lights, smoke,
and all the rush, rush, rush. Karsyn waited for her turn and then put on a show! There were 15 kids and only 2 the same age as Karsyn.
I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you have done. I am sending these pics to you. They are not the best but I have a excellent video that I can't
wait to show you on Tues!!!!!
Thanks again,
Kim
I don't know where to begin. Karsyn had so much fun this weekend and we can't thank you enough! It was a wonderful experience for all of us.
On the way to Orlando I was really nervous about several things(which I guess is normal). My concerns were as any others I guess
*Will she participate??
*Will she know what to do??
**Can she compete with the other kids??
**Is she trained like the other kids are??(She has only been modeling 7 months)??
Well now I have to brag on you! At the fashion show Karsyn was one of the younger ones. She knew exactly what to do, how to do it, and could perform
better than the older kids! You have worked so well with the kids that by even watching the kids at our fashion shows here at Mathis and the mall it would put
the other older kids at this HUGE event to shame!! When I say HUGE event this was a huge fashion show. Much bigger than I would have imagined. The real
deal! I won't even begin to guess how many people were there to watch. It was well over a thousand!! It was just like you see on tv. All the lights, smoke,
and all the rush, rush, rush. Karsyn waited for her turn and then put on a show! There were 15 kids and only 2 the same age as Karsyn.
I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you have done. I am sending these pics to you. They are not the best but I have a excellent video that I can't
wait to show you on Tues!!!!!
Thanks again,
Kim
Just wanted to let you know we are back from the islands!! WOW what an experience
that was for everyone. It was a very good learning adventure for not only Tripp but
myself as well. They treated us so nicely and we appreciate everything you did in
hooking us up with such a wonderful group. We were on our best behavior as we
knew we would like for you to be able to get more things like the Yamaha deal. I really
wish everyone would have a chance to do something like that some time in their life
because it was sooo neat! I will tell you more when I see you. Thanks again and hats
off to Ms. Amanda for your great work!!!!
Lane Sayre
that was for everyone. It was a very good learning adventure for not only Tripp but
myself as well. They treated us so nicely and we appreciate everything you did in
hooking us up with such a wonderful group. We were on our best behavior as we
knew we would like for you to be able to get more things like the Yamaha deal. I really
wish everyone would have a chance to do something like that some time in their life
because it was sooo neat! I will tell you more when I see you. Thanks again and hats
off to Ms. Amanda for your great work!!!!
Lane Sayre
My girls love it!: My girls were nervous on our first visit. We didn't actually meet Ms. Amanda that day, but the girls really warmed to Miss Amber. All the staff
are great, they are really interested in the girls and make them feel so welcome. Our girls learn life skills at Amanda's that will help them in all aspects of life
now and in the future. I feel Amanda's is very accomadating, they have worked with us to find a class time that is convenient for us. The rates are also very
reasonable, we get a substantial discount for having two children attend. Most important, it's exciting for our children. Within a short time of beginning, our
youngest did a layout in the Valdosta Daily Times. Both girls have been in fashion shows. This is what makes it fun for them! The classes are entertaining for
them as well. They have never complained after classes as they have done with some activities. Being treated well and knowing our children are having fun
means that I would recommend Amanda's to a friend, and that's the highest compliment I could give. Kimberly (Annalise and Ashley)
are great, they are really interested in the girls and make them feel so welcome. Our girls learn life skills at Amanda's that will help them in all aspects of life
now and in the future. I feel Amanda's is very accomadating, they have worked with us to find a class time that is convenient for us. The rates are also very
reasonable, we get a substantial discount for having two children attend. Most important, it's exciting for our children. Within a short time of beginning, our
youngest did a layout in the Valdosta Daily Times. Both girls have been in fashion shows. This is what makes it fun for them! The classes are entertaining for
them as well. They have never complained after classes as they have done with some activities. Being treated well and knowing our children are having fun
means that I would recommend Amanda's to a friend, and that's the highest compliment I could give. Kimberly (Annalise and Ashley)
As you know, Victoria participated in the pageant that she was preparing for on April 19th. She was first runner up. But really, I don’t think it would have
mattered if she had been 5th runner up; she felt and looked so much more confident this year than she ever has before. She said she enjoyed it so much
more this year because she felt like she had something that none of the other girls had….what she had learned at Amanda’s. From where I was standing
backstage, her posture was 100% better, she moved so much more gracefully, and she actually smiled the whole time on stage—that is something I’ve been
begging her to do for several years!
So we do want to say a huge THANKS to you all for your help in preparing her for the pageant. She said that during the interview and the question onstage,
she flashed on Ms. Amber’s face and immediately felt calmer!
Cynthia and Victoria Henley
mattered if she had been 5th runner up; she felt and looked so much more confident this year than she ever has before. She said she enjoyed it so much
more this year because she felt like she had something that none of the other girls had….what she had learned at Amanda’s. From where I was standing
backstage, her posture was 100% better, she moved so much more gracefully, and she actually smiled the whole time on stage—that is something I’ve been
begging her to do for several years!
So we do want to say a huge THANKS to you all for your help in preparing her for the pageant. She said that during the interview and the question onstage,
she flashed on Ms. Amber’s face and immediately felt calmer!
Cynthia and Victoria Henley
WOW!! We just got home from the shoot location! What a day, Taylor was on set almost 11 hours. She was a real trooper!! I think she ate about 20-25 bites
of pizza until they got the shot they wanted!! Her belly is bulging!! She had so much fun and from the comments on set, she was VERY well prepared! Rest
assured if Amanda, Amber, Aldine, Blake, Kelsey or Lori are teaching your kids....they will be ready when they get in front of the camera!!! The crew was so
impressed with her they all thought she had done several commercials before and couldn't believe this was her first BIG one!!! Thank you, Amanda and staff
for helping groom Taylor to be all she can be!!! You are the BEST!!!! Love, Hugs & Kisses, can't wait to see you this weekend!!
Nora Eakin
of pizza until they got the shot they wanted!! Her belly is bulging!! She had so much fun and from the comments on set, she was VERY well prepared! Rest
assured if Amanda, Amber, Aldine, Blake, Kelsey or Lori are teaching your kids....they will be ready when they get in front of the camera!!! The crew was so
impressed with her they all thought she had done several commercials before and couldn't believe this was her first BIG one!!! Thank you, Amanda and staff
for helping groom Taylor to be all she can be!!! You are the BEST!!!! Love, Hugs & Kisses, can't wait to see you this weekend!!
Nora Eakin
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Dear Amanda,
I wanted to thank you for the time and energy that you gave to Kristina during this process. You never stopped believing that she could be signed. You
stayed with us even when the frustration set in of her hips. You took the time to teach her to walk in heels, lifting her confidence with the time and attention
you gave her. I have been truly blessed by you and the transformation of Kristina. This is how she came to you over a year ago. She had a low self
confidence, unsure of her place in this world, hating her height. I joke about the arms like an orangatang (sp), but she seriously hated her heighth and the
kids that teased her about it.
I wanted to thank you for the time and energy that you gave to Kristina during this process. You never stopped believing that she could be signed. You
stayed with us even when the frustration set in of her hips. You took the time to teach her to walk in heels, lifting her confidence with the time and attention
you gave her. I have been truly blessed by you and the transformation of Kristina. This is how she came to you over a year ago. She had a low self
confidence, unsure of her place in this world, hating her height. I joke about the arms like an orangatang (sp), but she seriously hated her heighth and the
kids that teased her about it.
And look at her now...
She stands tall and
proud. I will always
be blessed by the
hand you had in my
daughter's path.
Now, you will get to
walk beside me as
she grows in this
industry and watch
her grow even more.
I look forward to our
future.
Love,
Becky
proud. I will always
be blessed by the
hand you had in my
daughter's path.
Now, you will get to
walk beside me as
she grows in this
industry and watch
her grow even more.
I look forward to our
future.
Love,
Becky
Kristina Cook's story is one that makes me appreciate and love my job even more....if that is even possible. I met Kristina through AMTC in Orlando. Amber and I were
both teaching the Direct Orlando group for AMTC Summer 2008. This group was amazing. I think we had 4 or 5 Overall Winners come from this
group and most were Finalists. If I was ever given a walking project, Kristina was it! She was a typical teen who grew entirely too fast for her body to catch up
with those amazing long legs and beautiful long arms. She just didn't know what to do with them! That is where Amber and I came in to the rescue and Kristina stepped
up to the challenge. It was not until the 3rd workshop there when a lightbulb went off in our heads that we had a fashion model on our hands. From that point forward,
we worked on her walk both in the group and privately....not to get her discovered or signed, though that was always in the back of our minds, but to build Kristina's
self-confidence. She had very little confidence in herself and I'm not sure she ever considered herself as beautiful as we knew she was until after her AMTC process. At
the convention, we worked with her on Runway and did I mention she is an incredible actress, right up until she walked on stage. We decided at the very last minute to
change her heels to converse in Runway and she was breathtaking on that stage! Kristina is one of the most appreciative models we have ever worked with. After her
callbacks, it was determined she needed more developing and we did just that. Kristina lives five hours from Valdosta so we communicated through email and texts
weekly to keep up with her progress. She traveled to Valdosta many times for walking lessons and to update her snap shots to send to her callback agents. She
worked religiously in the gym with her supportive mom. By the way, her mom totally rocks! So, almost exactly one year later, we schedule a trip to New York where she
met with several agencies. They felt right at home at New York Model Management. This agency has the feel of home and you can feel the love and support the minute
you walk in the door. WE LOVE NYM! She spent a week in NYC during test shoots and her mom left her there for the experience of living in the model's apartment. This
is such a big step! She was then marketed to several Asian agencies for development through our favorite Heather with Power Model Management. She was
immediately picked up by W Agency and is finishing a two month contract. Her mother, Becky, traveled there for the first week to get Kristina settled and then left her
there under the care of her manager at W. It has been an amazing experience for her. She has booked many editorial and commercial shoots as well as a commercial.
We are so blessed to have Kristina and her mother, Becky, with us. We also represent her sister, Amanda, who is a very talented commercial model, actress, singer
and dancer. Stay tuned to see what God has in store for Kristina and Amanda. We are so excited to be on this journey with them!
Amanda Kirk
both teaching the Direct Orlando group for AMTC Summer 2008. This group was amazing. I think we had 4 or 5 Overall Winners come from this
group and most were Finalists. If I was ever given a walking project, Kristina was it! She was a typical teen who grew entirely too fast for her body to catch up
with those amazing long legs and beautiful long arms. She just didn't know what to do with them! That is where Amber and I came in to the rescue and Kristina stepped
up to the challenge. It was not until the 3rd workshop there when a lightbulb went off in our heads that we had a fashion model on our hands. From that point forward,
we worked on her walk both in the group and privately....not to get her discovered or signed, though that was always in the back of our minds, but to build Kristina's
self-confidence. She had very little confidence in herself and I'm not sure she ever considered herself as beautiful as we knew she was until after her AMTC process. At
the convention, we worked with her on Runway and did I mention she is an incredible actress, right up until she walked on stage. We decided at the very last minute to
change her heels to converse in Runway and she was breathtaking on that stage! Kristina is one of the most appreciative models we have ever worked with. After her
callbacks, it was determined she needed more developing and we did just that. Kristina lives five hours from Valdosta so we communicated through email and texts
weekly to keep up with her progress. She traveled to Valdosta many times for walking lessons and to update her snap shots to send to her callback agents. She
worked religiously in the gym with her supportive mom. By the way, her mom totally rocks! So, almost exactly one year later, we schedule a trip to New York where she
met with several agencies. They felt right at home at New York Model Management. This agency has the feel of home and you can feel the love and support the minute
you walk in the door. WE LOVE NYM! She spent a week in NYC during test shoots and her mom left her there for the experience of living in the model's apartment. This
is such a big step! She was then marketed to several Asian agencies for development through our favorite Heather with Power Model Management. She was
immediately picked up by W Agency and is finishing a two month contract. Her mother, Becky, traveled there for the first week to get Kristina settled and then left her
there under the care of her manager at W. It has been an amazing experience for her. She has booked many editorial and commercial shoots as well as a commercial.
We are so blessed to have Kristina and her mother, Becky, with us. We also represent her sister, Amanda, who is a very talented commercial model, actress, singer
and dancer. Stay tuned to see what God has in store for Kristina and Amanda. We are so excited to be on this journey with them!
Amanda Kirk