What our Parents are saying about TEACH-NW

Hi!! Just wanted to take a minute and tell you that Madison is absolutely loving school. It’s only been a little while that you all have been back in session, but it has made all the difference. We talk about school; we talk about assignments; she’s excited about the next day. It’s a huge change I see in her, and I can’t tell you, and Mrs. Kline, thank you enough. You both have always been in her corner, and I don’t have the world to show my gratitude. School is something that I gave up on and didn’t have anyone to be accountable to, and I am trying my darndest as a parent to stay on top of my children and be there for them and push them (in a good way) to stick with it but to also try and be very aware when something doesn’t seem right. I think we are on the right path now. Choosing TEACH-NW was the right way to go.

I can only imagine how much work you guys do. As a parent watching their child find classes they love, and come out of their shell,  be comfortable showing others their true self other than just at home is the best thing in the world. Knowing that a couple of teachers go the extra mile to make that happen, there are no words. Thank you.

Lena, Parent

“I was not having a great time in school until I joined TEACH-NW. The reason why I wasn’t enjoying school is because I was sort of wasting my time there … I have improved my work ethic at home and I’m getting a ton of work done in shorter time!  I also have more free time as I can do work at my own pace, not everyone else’s pace!”

Henrik Pavulans-Sherwood, 5th Grade Student

"I don't know what to say except thank you for allowing me and other learners to participate in this program. Coming from more traditional school systems, I feel incredibly blessed to be able to attend Village Home and take online classes through TEACH-NW. I felt as though I needed to take the opportunity this year to express how grateful and excited I am to be able to be in this program through my work samples and communications with Anthony. I sincerely hope that if I and other learners show that we can take responsibility for our own learning, this program and others like it can be available to more learners in the future. It's truly a privilege."

Aaron Johnson, Parent

"When my son told me he wanted to design his own education experience, one part of me rejoiced in his desire to follow his curiosity while another cringed at the many unknowns. What other possibilities were there? Who would understand and be able to guide us? Would he still be able to keep all of his options for his future open? When we found TEACH-NW, I immediately knew this was the right path for him. Thanks to this program and the wonderful facilitators, he has stayed in the drivers' seat of his education, demonstrated his passion for learning in ways that leverage and expand his unique talents, kept all of his higher education options open, and become a happy and thriving life-long learner."

Amanda Johnson, Happy Momma

p.s. Maybe I'll see you at Mock Trial! 🙂

Thank you for building a school where all kids feel important and valuable.

Sara Staton, Parent

I must admit that your prompt and knowledgeable responses changed the way I thought about charter schools.  Having left our previous charter, I expected the same type of communication that I had received from them.....very delayed, no information or very little information in response to my questions, and the left hand not knowing what the right hand was doing.  You, and the entire TNW staff, have fully renewed my faith.  The communications I've been involved with from TNW staff has always been prompt (almost instantaneous) and if an answer wasn’t known, they at least communicated that to me then got back to me when they did have an answer.  I truly feel like TNW values the parents and the students and words can't express how much I appreciate that.

Thank you, again, for allowing us to be a part of the TNW.  🙂

Karla Newman, Parent

“This school year so far has been amazing thanks to TEACH-NW! I wasn’t happy in regular school, mostly because of how little time we could spend learning about things we were passionate about. There were constant disruptions from other students that kept everyone from learning. It was very chaotic. Now when I can set my own educational goals …..  I feel better about learning new things and am much less stressed.

I have also been able to dance a lot more than last year and have accomplished a lot in dance just since fall term started. I am very passionate about dance! I’ve danced since I was 3.5 years old. The most exciting thing about my dance is that I have started doing pointe work in ballet! I’ve been so excited about this for a long time and thanks to TEACH-NW!

Another exciting thing is that in September I auditioned for my studio’s competition team and was accepted! I was chosen by the choreographers to compete in four pieces. We will compete four times this year and I already know I will love the experience. Because of TEACH-NW,  I am able to dance every day and have so much more fun learning!”  

- Hannah Pavulans-Sherwood, 7^th Grade

“Our year is off to a fabulous start thanks to amazing supportive staff and awesome resources!”

Sara Staton, Parent