"His indefatigable energy, his dedication, his vision for what can be, and his commitment as a professional has earned him the respect and the admiration of everyone with whom he came in contact. He is an extraordinary educator and an outstanding man."

    Elaine M. Boyrer, Principal
    North Shore High School
    Glen Head, NY

"In my judgment, Don, first and foremost is a 'people' person. Within the schools, Donald is a communicator and puts people at ease... He is very approachable and willing to help anyone at any time. He takes the time to make sure that what he is explaining is clear for the listener. I recommend Don Ross enthusiastically and without reservation."

    Wayne R. Matteis, Assistant Principal
    Rye High School
    Rye, NY

"Mr. Ross is dedicated, a problem solver, a team player and someone you can depend upon to 'get the job done.' He developed great relationships with his students and had open communication with parents."

    Joseph V DeRuvo, Dean of Students
    Rye Middle School
    Rye, NY

"Attentive to his students' needs, Don balanced mastery of the subject matter with recognition of the more 'human' side of teaching. Thus he was always concerned with doing what was in his students' best interest. Don is engaging and personable; he is truly a master teacher."

    Marc J. Trister, Director
    The New York Metro Region Leadership Academy
    (A division of Prep for Prep)

"Mr. Ross has an excellent knowledge of his subject area -- but more importantly, he is able to present the subject to students in a clear and understandable fashion. He is the kind of teacher who goes above and beyond what is required to assure the success of his students. Parents constantly comment about his availability and rapport with their children."

    Susan Salese, (former) Guidance Counselor
    Rye Middle School
    Rye, NY

"Mr. Ross goes over and beyond the call of duty by offering extra help to students during his lunch period. In providing such smaller group instruction, Mr. Ross has helped some students raise their averages from D's to B's. Mr. Ross will not settle for less than the student's best and never ceases to let them hear his encouragement. He has been a wonderful asset to our school community."

    Dina Farewell, Guidance Counselor
    Rye Middle School
    Rye, NY