I attended Emerson Waldorf School for 10 years. To say I loved my time there is an understatement…read more I went from crying everyday at my charter school in first grade to thriving academically, socially, and artistically. At Emerson, students are not only seen as learners, but also as whole people who have thoughts, ambitions, and capacities beyond memorizing formulas. In elementary school I learned through stories and to this day I am able to remember the content of the lessons- the math activities that helped me learn all my times tables forwards and backwards, the stories I wrote in cursive, the doll I knit in second grade. In middle school, I wasn't taking tests to measure my knowledge, but instead I was writing stories and drawing depictions based on the lessons of Ancient Egypt, Geography, History, etc. Thanks to Emerson I can write college level essays (I got A's on all of my first semester college papers), I play the cello, I sell crocheted hats and knitted socks, I love sports thanks to my years on the volleyball team, I honestly love math, and I have still kept the friendships from my years at Emerson. I think that is what I love most. The students are so kind and everyone is able to be their truest self without shame. There are no expectations to conform to what society (or social media) thinks is popular at the time. Every child deserves to attend Emerson Waldorf School.

Academics is delivered in a unique and creative way here. Using the Waldorf approach has proven…read morehighly effective for our son who has been there for 9 years now. Grateful to his teacher Mr. Wiley.

Ms. Jan was excellent to work with. She keeps the children happily engaged, such that they don't…read moreeven realize they're learning anything! She truly has a gift in this profession. My sister-in-law is a speech pathologist in a different state and recommended this place to me. I am so glad she did. They were also very accommodating when it came to working with our insurance company. Highly recommend!

ZERO STARS!!!!!!DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!!! I called and received a sketchy call center who would…read moregive my number to Helen. With in a two hour window she repeatedly called me like an ex after a breakup without leaving a voicemail. When I called her back she seemed annoyed that I was calling her back. I wanted to talk to her about general practices she would do with my son for stuttering and all she wanted to talk about was insurance billing and pricing and what school he attends. I am sorry, but your fee of 65 dollars a week and 250 dollar upfront fee is not worth stressing about if we're talking about a child's speech that will impact the rest of their life. When I expressed my feelings of not being sure why she kept talking about insurance she hung up on me. If your child's speech is important I would quote Helen " you would be better suited for looking for another practice." Thanks Helen

The booklet was useful but pretty elementary. It was read aloud by the instructor, and some…read moreadditional information was dictated to us as "notes." The practice bar was not at all what one would encounter in a real setting. No sinks, ice bins, soda gun and the liquors on the speed rack were just colored water or plain water. There was not a full complement of types of drink glasses to use for practice and there was no mixer/blender that would normally be at a bar. It would be useful to practice in an actual bar before opening given the cost of the class.

Absolute fucking bullshit. Save your money and just watch YouTube or do flash cards at home, tweak…read moreyour resume and lie about having past experience because the truth is no one will hire you and this fucking place DOES NOT DO JOB PLACEMENT. I got my bullshit certificate emailed to me along with a list of local places that might be hiring. I can do that myself with Google. Its supposed to be a 3 hr long class for two weeks but the instructor cut it short and left after the first hr and half because she had to pick her son up from soccer. The whole thing was reading a work book out loud and playing fake kitchen fisher price style. And the test you take at home on your own time. Seriously, you could totally cheat on the answers and still ​pass. Seriously save yourself time, money and frustration. If you're currently taking the course, just ask for a refund.

Hi, everyone! After thinking about it, I decided to right a review about Online Trading Academy…read more(OTA). If you want a clever advice, do not sign up even for the free classes. I joined the first class, which was free. Then, I paid for another class, which was a couple hundred bucks. During that period, I asked to get out of the class to meet with the campus director. He was super pushy and convinced me to join the academy. Initial investment of almost $30k. They promised me so much. Told me that I would get this and that, that I would be able to pay the classes just with the trades that are shared by the instructors. Please do not believe in these promises! I can tell you that their method is outdated and does not work. I have joined aNother academy, which does not cost me 3% of what I paid OTA and it is so much more efFective. As OTA promises that you pay once but your membership is "lifetime," and after my experiences, I contacted them to get a refund. They will not give me. Now, they have been also sued by FTC. So now who guarantees that you will continue to get the "education" they offer? I have talked to a couple attorneys already, and am about to sue the academy get some of my investment back. I am also opening a Youtube and Instagram page to not just talk about OTA, but also to warn futures students/traders. Please, before you think about joining OTA or any other trading academy, talk to people who are part of their community so you won't make the same mistake I have made. The campus was joined is in Raleigh, North Carolina.

I have been a student of OTA for less than a year. Prior to becoming a student, I had little…read moreinterest and absolutely no knowledge about investing or the world of asset trading. I had allowed others - my husband and financial advisor(s) - to make all my financial decisions. Following a series of unexpected life events which resulted in hefty financial losses, my interest in this incomprehensible world was "piqued". I instantaneously developed a burning desire to learn all that I could, as quickly as I could, to protect my dwindling assets. The solution to my financial ignorance and the skills I need to protect my assets are being realized at Raleigh's Online Trading Academy ! Students of OTA learn from instructors who have proven their skill and exceptional abilities in the world of finance. Like so many others, I have had the privilege to learn from world renowned financial gurus who also happen to be amazing and compassionate human beings and instructors who truly desire and enjoy sharing their knowledge with others to assist in their future financial success. At OTA you are welcomed into a family of people from all walks of life. The comradery experienced among the students is akin to nothing I have ever previously experienced. Fellow students who are more knowledgeable and experienced in this subject matter generously share their time, knowledge, and wisdom gained from their actual trading experiences in an attempt to help each other. Completion among fellow students just doesn't exist here. Raleigh's OTA Center is staffed by some truly amazing people: Renee Shaw, the Center's Administrator is always polite, professional and organized. She, like Leigh Ann Robertson (Student Support Specialist) and Paul Itterly (Student Support Specialist and Instructor) genuinely care about the success of the students and give of their time and energy to assist in the progress of all students. All strive to make Raleigh's OTA an environment that positively facilitates their educational journey. I am continually impressed by their exceptional level of customer service. All have courteously listened to my frustrations, concerns, or suggestions with a non-judgmental attitude. In return, they have consistently rendered constructive suggestions, information, one-on-one tutoring sessions and/or encouragement that is always helpful and useful. This program is educationally sound. The methodology of instruction comes in many forms so that all persons can choose to learn the subject matter using the learning style that works best for them. However, to succeed in this area of finance requires dedication and perseverance on the student's part. It is a journey and does take time and hard work, but the rewards can be life changing. For those who want to have "control" over their lives and pocketbook, please consider Raleigh's OTA. The cost of this fascinating education is not cheap but nothing this superb ever is. .

This review is a direct result of the behavior in lack of providing information and appropriate…read morecare of my child. I find the increasing prevalence of neglect, dismissive and passive aggressive emotional outtakes are inappropriate and unprofessional. The behavior seems to be initiated by the inconsistent level of care that is being provided as it pertains to inappropriate diapering and lack of re-clothing of my child in an environment prone to constant germ hazards and cool air during the winter months. The level of the neglect has caused a frequent diaper rash and constant viral infections that have resulted in emergency room visits with my child. Upon trying to initiate results driven communications with her providers and the director I have been unable to receive the information that I have requested that would determine the validity of the claims of inappropriate cleanliness and diapering neglect. The facility and claimed higher authorities have been unable to materialize any documentation or video footage upon my request, and in fact neglected to complete an investigation but instead decided to "disenroll" my child as a result of the hearsay and contradictory lies from the campus director. Her classroom teachers were unskilled and emotionally reactive,one in which quit after being questioned about diapering issues. I received an email from an Amy Boyette, a person whom I have never met, alerting me that the cause of my child dismissal is due to hostile behavior and a myriad of other claims of inappropriate behavior in which are completely false,slandering the character of myself and my child's father simply because we are concerned parents. It is also evident that this email was not situational or applicable to the events in question pertaining to my daughter, but instead copied from a previous email that was sent to a different parent claiming events that did not happen with my family. When calling to speak with Ms. Boyette about these discrepancies she had stated that she has no knowledge of my case or issues I was experiencing within the daycare and that no child should have to experience this but still chose to exspell my daughter without investigation of my claims. Ms Boyette also verified that she is the director of another offsite facility who had be contacted to assist in acquiring the video surveillance contradicting that she had no knowledge of the claims in which I am asserting. This place seems to be more about cover-up instead of the true welfare of all children. BEWARE!!!!!

I previously had posted a 5-star review due to the impressive staff at the Kingston location,…read morenoting the importance of paying attention to nonverbal communication. We had a fantastic experience with my son from 2015-2017, but had multiple health, dietary, hygiene, and communication issues with my daughter since the new age 2+ building opened in summer 2017. With the move, there were a number of unannounced changes (e.g., child:teacher ratio increases, less outdoor time, centralized lesson planning). The culture and new rules also seemed more focused on image and profit than on what's best for kids, teachers, and families. Efforts to form a parent advisory group were rebuffed, and there seems to be ongoing tension between the teachers and administrators. Some teachers are excellent, but there are big differences in the experience and practices of the teaching teams from room to room. I'd say it's now comparable to other large chains in the area.

Both my nieces strolled through this establishment. They turned out ok, so, i guess DA has…read moresomething to do with that. Ya feel me?

Durham Academy is one of the top private schools in North Carolina. The focus is on building…read moreleaders, not in just educating. The preschool is a warm and enriching environment. The lower school starts the educational journey, which continues progressing through High School. Classes are roughly 16-20 students, with daily enrichment classes across all disciplines. 100% of graduating seniors go to college, with most going to first choice schools.

We recently moved away from Durham and leaving Indigo was the hardest part. As a new mom, I was…read moreterrified of making the wrong daycare choice. From Day 1, Ms. Luisa and the rest of the staff made me feel so at ease. Our girl attended Indigo from 7 to 12 months and she never had a bad day. She LOVED going to see Ms. Luisa every day - I can say with confidence that she loved our daughter like her own. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We miss you, Indigo!

Oh, my ickle baby is growing up! Greer started school last week, at a mere eleven weeks old. She…read moreis by far the youngest baby in her class; her classmates are all over a year old, and move up to a classroom for older babies next month, and then Greer will be all alone, so please send new friends for her to play with! I cannot bestow enough praise on Indigo. Last summer, my husband and I toured a few daycare centers, and Indigo blew away the competition, as far as we were concerned. The school practices the Montessori philosophy, which fosters a loving environment where children can grow and learn at their own pace, allowing them to spend extra time on the activities that interest them most. I found this much more attractive than your average (or above-average or even excellent) state-licensed daycare center (and I used to work at one several years ago, so I have an insider's knowledge), where the state's early childhood curriculum---and not necessarily the child's strengths and interests---rule the school. The director and teachers are loving and capable, and there is very little staffing turnover, unlike at the daycare center where I used to work, where conditions were unpleasant, and we teachers were rarely allowed to call in sick. I recall, in the short year that I worked there, nearly everyone---adults and children included---having strep throat, myself as well, and I am rarely sick. When Greer first started, her teacher, Ms. Michelle, was out sick for two days. You might think, eeks!, the teacher's sick!, but I considered this a very positive statement about the working environment at Indigo. If you're sick, stay home, get better, then come love on these kids. I think that's fantastic. Indigo Montessori and Wonderland Enrichment Arts are two separate entities that are located in the same historic building near Brightleaf Square in downtown Durham, that function as one. Wonderland operates from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., then it's Indigo from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. (which is when I pick up my bebeh), then Wonderland again from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. These four-hour-or-less blocks allow Indigo and Wonderland to function with needing state accreditation, which means more freedom in their curriculum and lower costs and a more flexible schedule for parents and their kids. I drop my baby Greer off at Wonderland at 8:00 a.m., then pick her up from Indigo at 1:30 p.m. (I then work from home until 5:00 p.m.). In the summer (June through August), Indigo is closed, and Wonderland operates its own summer camp, with full or half day options.

Pamela was incredibly helpful with the college application process. She is patient, professional…read moreand so, so knowledgeable. With her help my daughter was really able to complete her essays and applications so they were the best reflection of her experiences and talents in school. I am so grateful that I found Shelor College Consulting and I would recommend the company without reservation!

Highly recommend Pamela Shelor. Applying for college is stressful, but her patient guidance kept…read moreus all sane! She helped my son explore his interests and talents, guided him on his essays, gently nudged him towards his deadlines. He is headed to his first choice with scholarships. I don't think this would have happened without Pamela's knowledge and expertise. We couldn't be more grateful for her help.