Having been in the illustrious profession of preparing our youth to become the next generation…read moreresponsible for our well-being (SCARY!) I have been to many institutions where professional development is held. Most are cold, clinical places with nothing to stare out the window at (while trying desperately to escape mentally) besides a parking lot, if even there are windows. Region 13 is definitely not one of those. Nestled in a greenbelt off 51st St and Springdale Rd, the campus is lovely. When you walk in the large foyer, your mind full of dread at spending your precious summer hours here, you are greeted by a staffer who kindly directs you to your meeting room. If you're lucky, it'll be one of the rooms on the 2nd floor with windows overlooking the greenbelt. Each area of classrooms has a lobby, which has a coffee bar, which is constantly being freshened as the day goes on. The furniture is comfortable (a huge deal when you're basically sitting upon your arse all day), and the staff goes out of it's way to make sure everyone has all props needed to make each workshop successful. There's a cafe in an adjoining building, which is just "meh," but it ain't bad, in case you don't have time to pop over to Manor Rd for lunch. All in all, a pleasant place to have to be.

For Audiology, Dr Lauren Molina is terrible. Avoid her at all costs. Dr Molina constantly lied…read moreabout my legally deaf daughter's hearing impairment for over three years. She refused to get her educational environments acoustically modified as required by her IEP. She was dishonest about testing and the results of the acoustical testing of her educational environments. She constantly alleged that my daughter was not wearing hearing aids when she hadn't been given or recommended to wear them for over thirteen years. If Dr Lauren Molina is referred to provide services for your child immediately demand that a competent, unbiased provider be assigned.

The people at BiGAUSTIN truly care about making a difference in the lives of small entrepreneurs…read more They take the time to sit with you to better understand the needs. great place for help!

Big austin is fabulous! I was able to get a very large business loan and education to their start…read moresmartk for business! I'm always grateful!

The owner of this "establishment" Nicki Davey is the most rude and angry person you will ever want…read moreto meet. She went on a HUGE tirade against me for asking what restaurants in the area do not allow dine-in but are still doing to-go. She described me as selfish for accommodating my housemates, one of which is very high risk for complications if they catch covid, and the other works at a school where they will not let you work if anyone you have been around shows any signs of sickness, and they would have to get a covid test before they could go back to work. She would not stop attacking me, even after I explained and asked her politely to stop, it was quite disturbing to see, and I would not suggest anyone use her services for any reason. I also noticed that she has a complaint filed against her and her company with the BBB.

First off, this place is very hard to locate. So keep your eyes peeled. Its literally off Lamar and…read more183, but more ON 183, not so much on Lamar. Second, I paid for this class for my fiancé and I tried several times to contact the instructor to let her know this class was not for me, called her several times and sent several emails and she never returned my call or answered my emails. She did get my message though as my fiancé said she asked him about it to confirm. Docking a star there as I would have appreciated confirmation straight from her. My fiancé learned a lot and felt the class helped him. The class is small, at 15 or so. The instructor kept the class engaged; she will ask you to participate but she also has videos to accompany her instruction. She keeps you very informed about alternative transportation in the Austin Area should you need some sort of DD.

I had an outstanding experience working with Mary on my resume! She was incredibly quick, highly…read moreeffective, and completely transformed my career documents. It had been about 15 years since I last updated my resume. I highly recommend her services to anyone needing a professional update.

When I came across Mary's resume services I was in search of a great writer. When I contacted Mary…read moreher communication was outstanding and I was sold right away before even getting a finished copy of the resume. She told me to send her all the information and accomplishments I had. After another brief conversation I received a RESUME out of this world. She never fails to edit or fine tune anything when I ask her to for potential jobs I'm looking to apply for. I give her the highest recommendation that is possible to give. I have gotten multiple interviews and job offers which is so refreshing. With it being a job seekers market you will need a great resume to get out there on the market and Mary is the MVP!

I signed up for The Naked Bite's "Quick Weeknight Meals and Variations" class last week. I am…read moretrying to incorporate more veggies into my diet, but knew I would need some help making them more exciting and flavorful. The class was a public class taught at Chef Amber's beautiful home, and I was joined by 9 other people eager to become more "green". Chef Amber was super personable, friendly, and clearly passionate about teaching us how to make healthy food that we want to eat, that is nutritious, and quick enough to put together for a weeknight dinner. I not only came away with 5 recipes I feel comfortable recreating on my own (and a multitude of variations, thank you!), but also picked up some knife skills, tips on kitchen utensils to use, tricks on how to store garlic and make my own veggie broth and so much more. Additionally, the atmosphere and vibe at Chef Amber's allows you to feel very comfortable asking questions, sharing life stories, cracking jokes (maybe that's due to the wine?), and overall having a ton of fun. I've already made a few of the recipes, Sunflower & Kale Pesto with Crudite and Kale Salad with Toasted Almonds, Avocado and Lemon Vinaigrette, for friends that we've had over and both received rave reviews. I highly recommend this class to anyone that is interested in eating great tasting food that makes you feel good. This class is not just for vegetarians! There were a few people in this class who had formerly shunned veggies and they came away the most excited about this experience. Can't wait to try out more recipes!

From the owner: The Naked Bite offers public and private cooking classes, as well as small event catering services…read more Our culinary style is plant-driven (though not exclusive) and integrates global flavors while focusing on local and organic ingredients. We believe that pure food is synonymous with enjoyment and overall health. If you are interested in adding some vibrant knowledge to nourish you and your family, our cooking classes or personal chef services are for you! If you follow a special diet such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, you'll find plenty of options here. Hope you're hungry; it's time to take The Naked Bite! ~Chef Amber Antonelli

Free tutoring during the school year upon request. Free enrichment during the month of July for…read moreelementary and middle school aged children. Great volunteer opportunities. LTCEA is helping the community and making a difference in children's lives.

This review is for the Creative Action after school program including the pre K portion and the…read morefull afternoon with children from pre K to 5th grade. This was a huge disappointment. There are 2 teachers for 14 pre K children and maybe 3 teachers for all the total program. With too many kids, my child experienced bullying by both pre K students and older students. There will hitting, name calling and pushing that happened. The staff didn't do anything about it, write up a report or inform me this was going on. My kid told me everyday that boys were hitting him and calling him names :( The expectation is the children sit and color or sit and do a project for most of the afternoon. This is fine if a child is older but very hard for younger kids. Instead of thinking of creative ways to work with the younger children, they just kept telling my child to "sit" and that "my child should listen to them". The staff all have art backgrounds, no necessarily childcare backgrounds. They are teaching the pre K kids about "imagination". My child now tell me that "I don't like imagination". Between there being too many kids, the bullying, and the sitting, my child kept escaping. The teachers weren't paying attention and had trouble finding him and another kid. They had both either hid in the bathroom or left the building. This happened 3 times in 3 weeks (that I was told about) and probably more. Needless to say after a month we have pulled our child from the program. I would not recommend this program for younger kids. Wait until they are older, show interest in art and can defend themselves.

I took my 5 month old to his first baby music class at creative action today, and we both loved it…read more Miss Carrie is a great teacher: lots of energy and musical talent. She sang about eight songs using a range of instruments (ukelele, drums, jingle Bells, maraccas) and her CD player. This is a high quality, donation-based class for newborns to five year olds, offered most Saturday mornings during the year. I'm so glad it's in my neighbourhood. Highly recommended! There's also a movement class for toddlers (2 to 5 year olds).