Education - Testimonials

Mr. Mengel has the ability to critically evaluate the learning needs of his students, constructs appropriate objectives, and implements these goals in appropriate ways that are suited for his students. His educational success is equally matched by his genuine enthusiasm for teaching. Mr. Mengel exhibits the highest level of professional conduct and is respectful as a teacher to both students and colleagues.

LAWRENCE F. STOFFEL
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

Mr. Mengel consistently displays a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. He is very professional and talented in his craft. As an educator, he is talented, patient, methodical, caring, and innovative. Mr. Mengel always makes his student’s welfare a top priority. He has a reputation of doing quality work and would be an asset to any organization he works with.

TERRY DAWSON
DIRECTOR OF BANDS
SANTA FE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Mengel did an exemplary job taking over a troubled working situation in a school music program of over 200 students. He provided his students a professional role model for them to emulate. I highly recommend him for any endeavor he seeks in the future as his work ethic and professionalism are outstanding.

CHRIS ROSAS
PRINCIPAL
LAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL LAUSD

“Heading back to the Basics!!!
Teaching a child with a learning disability is extremely challenging, but Ken teaches with ease and compassion which allows all students the ability to move past their disability to gain true success. For the past 3 years, my son has been working with Ken in multiple areas. His transformation is due to how Ken focus’ on going back to the basics. He teaches in a thorough and explicit way that allows each student to gain a solid foundation before moving to the next complex lesson. Since working with Ken, my son has gained confidence and self-esteem. He has always pushed him to new limits that are truly within his grasp. Without him, my son would not be able to move to Middle School with so much assurance and self-confidence

AMMIE GONCALVES
PARENT / ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Mr. Mengel has a great rapport with his students and is greatly respected for his skills as both a musician and educator. He conducts himself professionally in everything he does. His experience and reputation makes him an asset to any organization he is a part of.

JONATHAN CHANG
DIRECTOR OF BANDS
GLEN A. WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Ken for several years as volunteer coaches and board members in our local youth baseball league. As a leader, he has tremendous initiative, great communication skills, and unquestionable integrity. As a coach, it is clear that Ken puts tremendous value on his relationship with players. He fully invests himself in their development as players and people. The children on his teams feel valued and come away with a positive experience.

GENE LUEVANO
FOUNDER AND FORMER LEAGUE PRESIDENT
FRONTIER BASEBALL

Ken worked great with my students. He was able to teach to all levels of students with much success. I highly recommend Ken and appreciate the positive experiences he created for my students.

JASON ALVO
DIRECTOR OF BANDS
ROWLAND HIGH SCHOOL