Strickland is the BEST! We have three sons thriving at Strickland. We have been attending this…read moreschool for six years, and each year is better than the last. Not only do we, as parents, love the biblical and accelerated education they are receiving, our children LOVE this school, as well. They feel safe, seen, loved, cared for, and poured into. The strong moral values and character that Strickland helps build up in our children is one of the greatest blessings. We get complimented on our boys' manners, humble confidence and respect for others often, and we always tell people how much Strickland has impacted them. The sports program is amazing. The academics are advanced. The teachers and staff are loving, kind and communicative. The community feels like family. Strickland is an answered prayer for our family. And we hope it will be the same for you and yours.

Strickland is an absolute answered prayer for our children! We have 3 sons attending and they are…read moreall 2 grades advanced over their peers at other schools. The bible education is exceptional, they have all memorized the name of every book of the bible in chronological order. The Sports program is excellent, after school program is too. If you are looking for an affordable conservative education for your children, do yourself a favor and book a tour, you won't be disappointed. -Daniel

Cynthia's qualities as a therapist and clinical supervisor are much more than just her decades of…read moreextensive experience working with all ages and backgrounds. She is an exceptional teacher because she is first a student, using her compassion, humor, and genuine interest in others to grow into one of the most authentic people I have had the honor of learning from. It is that authenticity that shapes her character and her professionalism. Moreover, she is a fierce advocate for her clients and her students.

Cynthia was my supervisor for my LCSW. It's a two year long process and then you have to take this…read morelong, scary test at the end. I only say scary because several people had failed it, sometimes multiple times, and said it was really, really hard. Cynthia helped me through multiple practice tests and was so encouraging throughout the process. Cynthia made me believe in myself and because of her I passed the test on the first try! Cynthia is not only a great teacher, but she constantly reminded me of why I was in this profession in the first place. As a social worker, we don't just have talk therapy with a client - we are mandated to see things from a social justice perspective. In going over different scenarios to help me be a better practitioner, it was clear that I had made the right choice in a supervisor. Cynthia uses compassion, knowledge from decades of doing this work, and humor to help those she is supervising. I know she uses the same qualities to help her clients and that is what makes her truly special.

I had such a good experience with Amazing Stars Academy's virtual Spanish program!! I started with…read moregroup lessons (which were actually fun and not awkward lol) and then switched to one-on-one when I needed extra help, and that made such a difference. Professor Torres is amazing, super patient, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense. She also switches up her teaching style depending on what you need, which I loved. The whole vibe is very chill but you're still learning a LOT. Like it didn't even feel like a class half the time 10/10 recommend!!

I am so grateful I found Havenwood. I've been working here for a few years now, and I can honestly…read moresay there is no place like it. The owners and admin are incredible; they strive to ensure their staff feel happy and supported. They are constantly checking in and finding ways to make teachers feel good about their jobs. I love the kids and our families. Havenwood is a place for everyone.

We have been at Havenwood for a little over a year and absolutely love it! Our son has learned so…read moremuch and comes home dirty everyday from all their fun, outdoor activities! The teachers are all so welcoming and kind. They truly give their all into these kiddos and care so much. I would highly recommend Havenwood to anyone with young children!

We are so thankful for the prep! We moved from NY a year ago and started at the bee cave location…read moreand then switched to dripping springs once our house was built! The school is beautiful and new and kept clean. Each class has a lot of natural light which is important to me. They have a cafeteria for the older kids and a technology room with fun activities. They also have many big outdoor spaces for the kids to play and each space is for a certain age group. The staff at both locations are the biggest reason that we love the prep. All of the teachers are welcoming, warm, friendly and smart! The pre k and kinder teachers have been great as well and seem like they take great pride in what they do! Lastly the administration staff is amazing and easy to talk to! I love them anD again am so grateful for these amazing people who take care of my precious babies!!

Can't say enough praise for this place. We were so nervous to put our first child in daycare…read moreanywhere, even at 12 months. We were worried it was "too soon" and he "wasn't ready", but really it was us who were scared, our little boy LOVED the teachers and the other kids pretty much instantly. He's been there a year now and in the morning when we ask him if he wants to go to school he says "cool! cool!" (for school) and gets his PREP t-shirt and points to the letters on the front. He recognized that's his school shirt! I have to start at the top and say that the current manager there, Brittany, is hands down the best at her job (and we're talking now having seen her handle the pandemic shutdown and reopening and masks and all this craziness). Through it all, and all the personnel changes, Britanny never drops the ball when it comes to the care of the kids OR prompt responses to the parents with literally ANY concerns (for example, when my little one has a diaper rash problem for a few days, I literally call and ask them to put certain creams on in a certain order and then I'll even double check throughout the day and ask them to randomly check his diaper, etc etc - if you're reading this and think I'm crazy, you're not a mom :) - but seriously it's never even a bother. They're SO NICE at the front office. They totally understand my concerns and they TRULY want the kids to be happy. FACILITIES - clean (really clean!), new, modern TOYS - constantly introducing new toys/books/age-appropriate learning materials ACTIVITIES - they do SO MUCH stuff that I can't possibly even think of replicating at home. From outdoor play, to art projects, to sing-alongs and racing games... MANAGEMENT - just excellent. As I said, while some people have come and gone, everyone in the front office is always kind and responsive, and Brittany, the manager, runs a tight ship. I'm clearly overprotective (as you can tell by this review, I'm sure :) And I've never once had a situation where I thought Brittany wasn't 100% on it or ahead of it. TEACHERS - all have been really sweet! Again, some have been young college students here for the summer that went back to school, so there's some transition (which is totally normal for this business) but to their credit, from day one, all the teachers were really friendly and caring and responsive to my many many questions. (how long did my boy nap today?what did he eat? what are his favorite sing along songs? etc etc). Can't say I didn't like a single one. We literally had some very good reasons to MOVE out of state, and the top thing BOTH my husband and I instantly said was "not till all our kids finish daycare here! No way are we going to a different daycare". That's how strongly we feel that the PREP is just awesome...and our second kid will be starting there soon! If anything, wish I started them BOTH sooner..but you know, new mom guilt :)

They do Gods work! No joke! Our son was struggling with writing and math. When he would get home…read morefrom school my wife and I would try to help him with his homework. That didn't go over well. When we would try to teach him or tell him to fix a letter, etc, he would flip out, get angry, break his pencil in frustration. There was no way to get through to him. We didn't know what to do or where to go. As parents we were lost and frustrated. Enter GradePower. We were told about GradePower through a friend. We immediately scheduled a consultation with Gordon. Let me tell you Gordon is super nice, understanding, and knowledgeable. He listens and answer all your questions. Also, Gordon understands kids that struggle with learning or need help, as he was in their shoes once. Nick is also an amazing person, I swear they have the nicest, calmest, most understandable people working here. Our son is thriving we see it in his work. We see it in his confidence. We will be sending our daughter here once she gets into the higher grades. Oh and they are on top of everything. We have scheduled check-ins with Gordon and or Nick who give us feedback on how are son is doing, showing us his work, showing us his growth but also telling us what he needs to work on. GradePower has given us hope when we were hopeless. Investing in your child's future starts with GradePower. Thank you GradePower, we love you!

GradePower has been wonderful for my son who struggles with Dysgraphia and ADHD! He's come a long…read moreway in 3.5 months! Gordon, Rachel, staff and tutors are wonderful! I'm so happy with my son's progress, we will be signing my 7yr old daughter up for continual education over the summer. Thank you GradePower!

education: 10/10. they spend so much time with you, its directly 1 on 1 and anything you need help…read morewith they will assist you with. the education is so flexible with different teaching methods, whatever helps you learn is how you'll learn it. theres never a boring day and and its never stressful to ask questions or be confused. community: everyone is so kind and nice, its a true community and everyone helps everyone. there is no bullying and absolutely no tolerance for it. unfortunately some kids take advantage of the no bullying and can be annoying, but its overall a really safe community. teachers: each one cares about you, and you can create your own bond with each teacher. they WANT to help you learn and you can feel that. theyre so fun to talk to as a person and teacher, and i love all the teachers there. such kind souls. this school is perfect for neurodivergent kids, or if youre seeking to get away from the stressed out school days and bullys at public school. nobody will judge you and you will find so many friends.

This is the place. If you're reading this, you're wondering what are the right steps when it comes…read moreto helping my child with finding their way in the world. If you're here, you've obviously grown tired of the rote, inflexible education of the masses based on measurements, guidelines, or even politics. If you're considering a different direction and want to know where to find forward-thinking people (educators, parents, and the kids themselves), then you have to give Appamada a good look. It's been said that we live in interesting times and, thanks to a global pandemic, that couldn't be any more true. For our family, as we tried to navigate the challenges that came along with it, we needed to find a school that would work closely our two children, separated by just under two years, and help them learn (of course), grow (definitely), and become the person they were meant to be versus an "institutional follower." Our children are nearly as different as night and day. But, at Appamada, they found individual paths to advancing their education and developing their personalities that we couldn't find elsewhere. This 'home away from home' has been their place of learning for over five years and I can see that the path they are both on, to college and beyond, has been paved nicely, with enlightened thinking, challenges big and small to overcome and learn from, and focused matriculation to help them become the best they can be, but even more importantly, the best they want to be. The staff at Appamada, across all disciplines and includes the program director, the owner, and all associated with the school are truly top-notch individuals whose sole purpose is to help the students flourish. They have repeatedly shown how much they consider and care for the individual student and have demonstrated this through their communications, program adaptation, and customized course scheduling to meet the kids where they are help them recognize where they want to go.

My son has taken the Winning Learners camp twice and each time, his reading abilities excelled by…read moreleaps and bounds. I was truly amazed to see how hard he worked for Michelle and how motivated he was to read each night after class to get his reading "Black Belt"! Michelle is so lovely and she really knows how to make learning fun, with many unique reading games that the kids truly enjoy. It's also great to see so many age groups working together, each being challenged according to their individual level. I wish there were an entire school based around her brand of Game-schooling!

Winning Learners has worked wonders for my child because it makes reading so much fun. We've done…read moretraditional tutoring but this program is different because the kids are playing games, moving, and having fun. As a result, my daughter is soaking in the knowledge like a sponge. She's also having a blast and can't wait for the next class. The incentive for reading outside of class is also brilliant, I was shocked the first time my daughter came home from WL and begged to read, "for at least an hour!" This program is genius; I give it the highest possible recommendation.