Feedback & Testimonials

“You are an incredible professional and a wonderful person.”

“Thank you for advocating for us as teaching artists!”

"You bring a calmness that destresses me and for that I am truly thankful.”

“Thanks for being so on top of everything, accommodating, organized and easy! You were a real pleasure to work with.”

— Teaching Artists & Collaborators from Notes in Motion

“I love this class and how Mackie leads the class with such creativity and allows the students to rise up and jump into the activities. She talks to them with respect and encourages their own expression. She is very gifted.”

— Parent, CMA Zoom Movement Class

“Mackie is a born teacher - patient, kind, motivating, instructive, and fun.”

— Parent, CMA Zoom Movement Class

“Thank you for organizing and staying in touch throughout our work together. You were always available to answer questions, and your flexibility, prompt responses and attention to detail has been very helpful and appreciated all year! … Thank you all so much for your partnership with our school.”

— Public School Art Teacher, CMA Residency

“I just wanted to thank you for your support through the residency at PS ***. I appreciate you being always available and constantly checking in. I truly felt supported and appreciated.”

— CMA Teaching Artist

“We always feel welcome[d] and no pressure when attending the program. The instructor know[s] how to control the time and the flow of the class. My child has been engaging more and more each time. Ms. Mackie has been encouraging and [patient] with us. She is very helpful before and during the class.”

— Parent, CMA Inclusive Saturdays for Children with an ASD

“We've taken various movement workshops, including the ones offered by my child's school, and this one exceeded my expectations. [My child] was so engaged, and the various movements worked incredibly well as a cohesive unit.”

— Parent, CMA Zoom Movement Class