Our daughter has been going for the past 3 years. The classes are small and one on ine. She has…read morelearned so much whether it be her writing her letters, numbers, writing her name, learning about the environment and holidays, sharing or participating as a group. This place is extremely reasonable as far as cost goes. The teachers/staff are fantastic!

I'm not sure what's taken me so long to write a review for Harmony, I tell everyone how wonderful…read morethey are on an almost daily basis. Harmony is a beautiful, Waldorf style learning center and preschool. The rooms are curated with thoughtful, open ended toys that are rotated in and out weekly leaving the kids with hours of entertainment. The entire facility is calming, from the color choices of the rooms, toys, lighting and music, all the way to every staff member. Even on the busiest days I've been here all the kids are quiet, respectful and calm because of the environment that Amy and Chrissy have created. They have a huge outdoor space as well including an acre of land that they take the preschool kids for walk on. They have a sweet little garden and a few chickens, as well as a pretty awesome mud kitchen area. Harmony offers open play for kids under three, parent child classes in five developmental stages for kids up to 3 1/2, as well as transitional preschool and regular preschool. Katie leads all of the parent child classes and she is wonderful. She has such a lovely energy, is always so happy to see the kids, and has a wonderful way of working with the kids. Honestly I loved her before we had even really met her. Though my son hasn't gone to the preschool program yet I look forward to when he does. And Amy, oh boy, we LOVE Amy. On days where I'm having a rough morning sometimes I go to Harmony just so see Amy as I walk in the door. She is so welcoming, and warm. As far as indoor play spaces go Harmony is by far my favorite. We're here 2-3 times a week for open play and for parent child class and I don't see us slowing down any time soon.

This is a great place with a very special focus on natural surroundings, inside and out. We visited…read morewhen looking for a place for our preschooler and really loved the variety of offerings. There are drop in play options, parent-child classes, and drop off half day programs. The folks who work here care about what they're doing and are invested in the community. Kids are confident and happy without seeming overstimulated. And the outdoor space is great!

This is a school where children love to learn for the love of learning, not because they have to…read moreknow something for a test. The students learn that grace and courtesy are just as important as their math facts. The students are inquisitive and respectful. The faculty are dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic. My children have been attending Cornerstone since they were 3 years old. They are now 9 and 11. Their knowledge of the world and their academics are very strong. I am always impressed by their level of maturity and respect for others and their environment. Cornerstone has shaped them to be strong, positive children.

At first we were so happy to have our son attend Cornerstone as a full time student in their…read moreToddler-house program with 10 other students. (It was his first school ever- He is only 2 yrs old.) Then suddenly in January their teachers informed us that they would not be able to keep him as a full time student the following year. We have two children and my husband and I are both professionals with strict schedules. It was a shock to suddenly be told that our child could only be a student from 8:30 to 11:30am. When we asked them why, they said he would not take naps. Strange, both our children nap regularly EVERYDAY. I was able to talk to the some of the other parents who have children in the same class as my son. A few of them mentioned that their kids also do not nap, but their children WERE attending full time next year. It turns out these families have have other siblings attending Cornerstone. That made us feel that the school was exhibiting some bias against our child. We had heard very little communication from the school during his first 6 months, just mostly generic daily comms, but suddenly we began getting communications 2-3x per week detailing complaints such as our son stepping on bugs, playing with sticks too much or even chewing his food with his mouth open, really?! He was only 2! This continued for weeks which made us feel bullied. This school makes up a lot of stories to cover up their own lies that they tell to parents. The toddler teachers and the Head of school, Lee-Ann are very judgmental. Once the She finds out that you are asking questions about the teachers, some of which are not certified, or questioning their "curriculum", She will make sure that you and your child will have a terrible year filled with multiple early dismissals which cause you to scramble for babysitting coverage or take personal time. Since we been there, the Toddler House class size has dropped by over a third. Do your research, this school has had a lot of issues with the Board of Education and has had multiple lawsuits filed against them, all in the public record. The upper school has a good reputation but their Toddler House leaves a lot to be desired. The reason for my review is to help parents really ask the RIGHT questions before going into this school. Good luck to anyone who is considering entering their child into the Toddler-House.

I've now taken 5 personal interest cooking classes through the Northern Essex Community College…read morePersonal Interest program and can't recommend them enough. These classes are generally three hour hands on workshops held in the college's downtown Haverhill culinary school kitchens. Faculty have been friendly, knowledgable and helpful, and the food always delicious. Each instructor has the flexibility to teach their own way so it's always a new experience. Most recently I did a Thai Street food class in which our instructor, Ploy, walked us through making a rainbow salad (with carrots, apples and a variety seasonings), Thai corn fritters, red curry with chicken (served with white rice), and a fun color changing butterfly pea limeade. Our instructor was super professional and balanced learning and the practicalities or working with non-professionals just right. Other classes I've enjoyed include Empanadas, Vietnamese street food, Indian appetizers, and chinese buns. The variety offered is amazing, and you can pick either weeknights or Saturday 10am-1pm.

I went to Northern Essex community college to become a nurse, an RN .I was a single parent at the…read moretime and the instructors were rude they were condescending. I felt like I got no real support from them they they didn't give me a chance to learn a lot of the basics that an RN should know by graduation. There was one Carol Nash, person, one of the instructors who was extremely unfair to me. She even admitted that she just didn't like me as a person so she decided not to give me a chance when there was an opportunity to learn; she would never let me partake in the interesting observations or learning experiences and that went on throughout the entire time. The instructors were poor quality not very fair markers, they would have their favorites. If I wasn't highly motivated to get my RN I would have never made it. And to top it off at the very end of the last semester when I was just about to graduate one of the instructors decided me and this one other student did not have good isolation technique The entire time we were in school they never said anything about that but then the last week of school they threatened not graduate me and this one other student because the instructor didn't like my technique. So in order for us to pass we both had to pay a special tutor $100 and at the time that was a lot of money in '86 $100 a piece .Yet the tutor said that both of our sterile technique was good. They tried everything just to trip me up and few other people. I wasn't the only one who was treated poorly in that school.

I took the Nov./Dec. Cozy Mug class and had a blast. The Wheel House is wonderful, open air space…read more Our instructor did a fantasic job teaching us how to quickly center a piece. She was very helpful in those instances where things weren't going right, stepping in and also giving us the knowledge of how to move forward. While I did not end up with the mug I imagined, I still learned a lot and had fun. I will likely take another class.

The Wheel House is a tremendous place to create, to learn or to try pottery... you can throw on a…read morewheel, you can hand build, sculpt, roll, press.. the staff are great and helpful, the space is amazing, open and airy and the vibe is relaxed - it is a MUST DO!

Some private schools don't really seem that different from public schools. This private school…read morelooks exactly like a college campus. Exeter is also a great city, great location to go to school. Nicer than where I went to school, that's for sure

Hmmm. It's academically the best high school in the United Stares, perhaps in the world. But it's…read morehad a few problems recently. The administration seems to be trying to preserve the reputation of the school instead of just doing the next right thing. It's also not necessarily a good place for every smart kid. It's designed to support the superstar kids, and that's not a bad thing. It's easily the smartest and most talented collection of people I've ever been around. Amazing people who've started schools, won Tonys, written academic masterpieces, and that just a couple people in my own class. If you think you're one of those superstars, this could be the place for you. But it's easy to fall through the cracks when you're not in the top 10% of the class. You need to be able to make your own schedule and have a sense of who you are. This is not for immature kids! Bottom line: expensive school, worth every penny if you're self-motivated and ambitious. Plenty of financial aid to deserving kids who could not otherwise afford it. Or you can be the scion of a family that can afford its own jet. These are the best ways to get through. The rest of us do well, and we have really cool friends 30 years later.

Barry is awesome . A down to earth Captain . He makes learning easy . An experience I will not…read moreforget . His knowledge along with his kind support for future boating is a blessing Thank you Barry !

This school cares. I got mine in Quincy ! 100 ton captain in quincy. The instructor I had was very…read moreknowledgeable and loved to share his experiences and wanted to hear ours. I recommend the in person classes they offer. I went to a on line school in RI. It was a waste of my money. In person much easier.

To say that AAHA is a school is just not enough. It is a place to explore our world, our senses,…read moreour souls, our artistic talents and cultures around the world. The offerings are numerous and varied: healing Hawaiian massage or Reiki, exploring the Wisdom of the Elders, art classes, movies that teach as well as entertain, books to read, discuss and share, Are you interested in discussing poetry or the impact death has had on your life? Do you want to learn to paint or meditate while you paint? And travel! Maui, Peru, the woods of New Hampshire, the beaches of Maine. If you are looking for a place to find the spiritual self buried deep under the clutter of daily living, this is the place. Come on in, take off your shoes and relax. There's something for everyone.