I wanted more for my son. I expected more of my son - public school didn't deliver, but Pensacola…read moreSchool of Liberal Arts (SoLA) exceeded our expectations. My son began struggling in 10th grade while attending a local public high school. I can't begin to tell you how many meetings we had with teachers, counselors, deans, principals, IEP and district representatives. Since he wasn't a discipline problem they kept passing him on. I soon learned my son was an experiment for a floundering system. Following a terrible semester report card, we decided to search for a private school. I was surprised to find Pensacola had so many choices. After visiting most of them, I concluded these private schools were all a one-size fits all style of student and curriculum all except for SoLA. On our second visit to SOLA, Mrs. Tarver "interviewed" my son to identify what was missing in his quest to become a lifelong learner. Finally a school administrator that was willing to get to the core of why he wasn't learning. The SoLA staff had truly taken an interest in my son reaching his full potential. SoLA taught him first; that he must want to learn. Once he learned this skill others followed, including; independent thinking, creativity, integrity and balance, he became happier and believed for the first time he could do this work. He became independent, self-motivated and the stress level in our home dropped significantly. Final thought: While our local schools are struggling to lift performance across the board, SoLA is doing this one student at a time. Teachers will always be underpaid - and underappreciated but the teachers at SoLA know they didn't choose to teach for these reasons. They chose education to change lives and the Pensacola School of Liberal Arts does this greater than anyone else... One student at a time. Congratulations class of 2016 including my son and thank you Jacqui Tarver and Travis Cummings for teaching and caring for all of these children!

We are a military family and are so pleased with Berryhill Elementary! My child has some additional…read moreneeds and his teachers have been advocates for him when needed. His teachers (Mrs. Etheridge and Mrs. Wilson) have made our time at Berryhill so wonderful. Additionally, The school secretary has answered my many questions and knows my child by name; the teachers (at least the ones we have had) are very communicative and keep me in the loop with my child's needs as well as great moments to remember; the SRO is wonderful and I enjoy seeing him interact with the kids during drop off; and our MFLAC has gone above and beyond by checking on my child in the lunchroom to see why he wasn't eating his lunch. It truly takes a team to help guide children when you can't be there as a parent. Any issues or concerns that we've had have been addressed quickly and thoroughly- emails, calls, meetings, follow ups.... and if more information is needed, the appropriate staff is seeked for the right answer. And I have to add that I love seeing the school spirit at drop off and hearing music play as the kids come in! It makes school seem fun and welcoming which is a great way to begin the day!

As a Moving Military family, we move a lot. Our 3 children have been in 2 schools prior to…read moreBerryhill Elementary. Our family was stationed very close to BH. We were very happy and enjoyed the Southern hospitality. However it didn't take long for my children (Who love school) to dread going to sleep knowing they would only have to wake up with the anxious uneasy feeling. This school was a nightmare!! I had meetings with the teachers (zero help) I then called to speak to the Principle she did in fact return my call (after 3 attempts) I spoke with her and she was very kind hearted and sweet to my face. I realized I forgot to leave her our new address information so I went back only to hear her speak with a lady beside her office. This is what I heard. (MILITARY FAMILYS they're all the same I need some wine after all that wine) I was very embarrassed and now like my children I didn't ever want to go back. I pulled my children out and we never looked back. About 3-4 months later I seen Miss Chapman at a local wing restaurant and she was very intoxicated. Not that it's a crime. It was in fact a weekend. My neighbor had also informed me the other Principal was & very much still is in a band and was a party animal and that they were very close friends with him. My personal experience with this school was very emotionally draining. Please don't make choices on my review. I just want other military family's new to the area to expand there searches and also don't be "That Military Family" This school isn't for the soft hearted by any means.

This school has an amazing mission and quality curriculum and programming. The electronic family…read morecommunication system ensures families have photos, videos, and real-time communication about their students' learning experiences. This facility is open, bright, and spacious with a large outdoor classroom. Their faculty includes teachers with doctorate and masters degrees as well as CDA credentialed practitioners. The Parent Connect education activities are open to the community as well! The teachers develop relationships with the entire family to ensure success for each student.

Great place for my son to get better at math, he's been getting good grades over the past year…read morethanks to sylvan. Recommend this place to help children succeed in math or language arts!

Nancy and all the tutors at Sylvan have been absolutely amazing! The initial assessment gave my…read morehusband and I insight not only on where they are academically, but also their confidence level and how they view themselves which was very interesting the way it was broken down. One of the best things we've experienced so far is the increased confidence in both our kids. My kids look forward to attending their twice weekly sessions and enjoy the perks of spending their earned "points" in exchange for some goodies/prizes made available to them as an additional incentive. Sylvan provides a friendly environment and Nancy makes herself available at anytime (day or night) in the event of any questions/concerns. It's easy to tell she loves what she does and even knows all the kids by name, which as a parent makes me feel like they are being acknowledged for who they are and are being seen as just a number. The environment is welcoming, the tutor to student ratio is appropriate, and my kids love that they can pick a snack during their session break time to rest their brains and refuel. Progress reports are given after a certain amount of hours in each subject where their growth is measured and can be reviewed. We are so pleased with our experience thus far! Honestly, my only regret is not starting them at Sylvan sooner in the school year.

We are thankful every day for our school! There are not enough stars to show the excellent…read moreeducation our children are receiving. It is individualized to each student (and I have 3 very different children with very different learning and emotional needs!) and there is a culture of kindness that is unique to our school. I cringe when I hear about the bullying going on in other similar private schools or local public schools and I am so thankful. Can't recommend enough!

Our daughter started 9th grade here this year, and we couldn't be happier. The teachers are…read moreengaging and caring. It's evident that they want to see each student succeed in academia, as well as spirituality and virtue. I look forward each day to hearing about the school day from my daughter. She delights in sharing stories about a discussion topic in class, something fascinating she learned, the camaraderie amongst the students, and this is just the first quarter. If you are looking for a classical Catholic high school in Pensacola; one that cares about the whole formation of your child, Chesterton Academy is for you! The tuition is exceptional for a private school and they accept Step Up for Students. They also allow for shadow days where interested students can sit in for a day to see what it's like. We're so glad we found Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs!

I recently took the Sales Associate class at Roland School of Real Estate. I cannot begin to…read moreexplain how much I appreciate the amount of time and effort Mr. Roland puts into his students. He wants to see you succeed. This class is a TON of content and you have to put in the time to learn it but Mr. Roland gives you all the informationu he can to help you pass. He teaches you different ways to remember the content and will try to make the class as interesting as possible. This is NOT a class for you to come and not study at home. It's a bunch of work in order for you to pass but like I've said, I know of no other real estate school who has a teacher as caring about your personal success than Mr. Roland. I cannot thank him enough for giving me the tools to pass my state exam on the 1st try! If you want to get into real estate and you are an in person learner like me, this is the place to go. He does have online options for you really smart folks . I needed classroom time and this school gave me everything I needed. Thanks again Mr. Roland!!

This class is fantastic! Gary is a wonderful and thorough teacher. He makes sure you understand the…read morematerial and will do anything to help you. Love love love and will recommend !!!

Excellent facility and program for young men and women whom are in need of educational corrections…read more& guidance.