Barbie works well with the youth.

Young People Testimonials What Young People Are Saying:    "Words can’t say enough about how Mrs. Barbie has been of assistant to me and many other young people in getting our lives on the right track and helping us to become responsible leaders of tomorrow.  I met her when I was in my senior year in High School when she was asked to provide a Young People’s Leadership Program. We always looked forward to her coming and the knowledge she had to share with us and felt that we could talk to her about anything and knew that she truly listened to what was going on with us. She is a woman of a giving heart and she is always willing to help and do whatever it takes to get things done.  I can truly say that by meeting Mrs. Barbie I have become a better person." Trenton "Mrs. Barbie is a nice and determined person. She strived for what she wanted even when the odds were against her. She didn’t let anything or anyone stop her. She is also someone that I can look up to. Because one day I hope to own my own business and I can take some pointers from her." Amarri "Mrs. Barbie is a nice woman that can really motivate young people." Brandon "Mrs. Barbie, you are a very sweet lady. I wouldn’t change this day meeting you for anything that has happened in my life. Meeting you was more than a good experience but a wonderful blessing. I feel that I can learn a lot of life necessities from you." Trent "Mrs. Barbie is a very respectful and ambitious woman. She is hard working and caring of others. She is helpful in many various ways and she motivates everyone around her to strive to be their best at everything." Ka Tavia "Mrs. Barbie has a great attitude and a lot of patience. Also I love the way she always speaks in an uplifting tone of voice. Her personality shows through her work." Rontrail “Mrs. Barbie is really an inspiration to me. She’s open & honest in what she says & I love her ability to speak so well to people. She’s hope for all girls.” Be Your Best Self Program Participant  "Mrs. Barbie, thank you for coming to our school to talk to us and try to set us back on track. You really had a huge effect on my life. You taught me how to control my temper and grades. It is really important, Thanks."  Denard Mrs. Barbie, thank you for all you've done and talking to us. I have improved on my social skills since you've gave us that talk about what we are going to do with our lives after school. You made a positive effect on my life, so thank you."  Dez "Mrs. Barbie, thanks for talkin to me and helping me get on the right track, showing me how to handle things the right way and not the wrong way. Also most of all thank you for showing me that I can be something in life." Aaron Mrs. Barbie, I appreciate you for coming and talking to us. Because of your coming out, I have definitely realized that shcool is really supposed to be my first priority, and I have done better ever since. I'm really excited about school now, and I'm excited for what the future brings." Kaley  I wanted to share this with you that touched me at a deep level. After presenting for two days at juvenile justice center with at risk girls a young lady wanted to stand and read a poem that she had written about me. It brought me to my knees!    "The Inspiration"   Written about Mrs. Barbie K. Reed by Kiara H. 17 years old on December 19, 2006   She walks with elegance. The click of her heels says that she's a phenomenal woman.   She talks with grace. She speaks with a sense of accuracy, with every word being nothing but the truth. When she smiles, it seems as though there is some place higher than the heavens.  Her head is never down, above the mountains is where it always stood. Listen to her, the answer to life's questions are at the tip of her tongue. Her demeanor is one of a queen who is giving her blessings to anyone in want. She is the national anthem for us women. She lets me know that I can makie it. She gives me to the tools that say I will. The melody of her voice is like a peaceful aria that syas there's hope. And guess what? It's priceless. She is my angel who has given me her spare wings. For that I want to say thank you. You have touched me in a way you can't even imagine. YOU ARE THE INSPIRITATION!"     Barbie K. Reed  "Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children."     Walt Disney