The experience I had with IITR in Creswell was very friendly and the staff very understanding.The…read moreknowledge the instructors give to you from their years of driving is invaluble and not to mention the patients they have in teaching you over and over again Pay attention and practice as much as you can and listen to what you are being told and you will do well.Special thank you to Lori and Mack also Don and Rosie. Sincerely Anthony Thompson

Still training during the quarantine. Taking precautions as best they can. Job placement is quick…read morewith excellent companies. They really care about the students.

Very good at what they do. I learned so many things I doubt I would have known if it wasn't for…read morethis driving school. Its not very long at all and its fun! 100% worth it I highly recommend EVERYONE takes this.

The instructors I've had are fine, but the staffs are extremely rude and unresponsive. They…read morerescheduled my appointments three times in one week, and the way they asked was not even polite - very abrupt, with no apologies at all even though it was never my fault. Can't reach anyone over the phone, would not respond to messages in time, and never sent me any formal confirmation of anything. This business is so unorganized. I've already paid for my series of lessons so I'll finish that for the certificate. Avoid if you can.

this place canceled the first two classes in an online training program and has had utterly…read morehorrendous communication regarding the cancellations. it took them nearly an hour for the first class to email any one about the class being canceled. as I write this its an hour past when the second class should have started, the link to a zoom class hasn't been posted to their portal and I have revived no communication from them.

I would trust all who.works here with my life. They all make safe dricers. I would continue taking…read moreclasses from them. If I had to have a re-evaluation on my driving I would choose ODTI. Yes they even work with parents of the students. I consider all these great people as my friends.

I recently hired Jim to teach my anxious 17 year old how to drive. I didn't want her picking up my…read morebad habits and she was very nervous behind the wheel. Jim was amazing. He was personable, communicative, on time, patient and very nice. My daughter absolutely appreciated Jim's patient and calm approach. I can't recommend his services enough. After ten lessons my daughter was ready to get her driver's license and passed with a 97%. Thank you Jim!

These guys are great, I would totally recommend this company . Glenn is a true professional…read moreinstructor. I have 35+years of driving experience but in a different country. Glenn quickly assessed my skill level and worked on what needed to be improved over the 3 hours I had booked . I had my test with Cheyenne she was also very professional and made me feel very comfortable before and during my test . I noticed prior to my test someone else passing their test with screams of joy with family. Just puts a smile on your face . These guys are doing a great job for older people with experience like myself and for new first time drivers .

Do these guys really meet the highest standard set by the state like they stated in their bio or…read morethe bare minimum? Well let me answer that for you. I have been driving for four years with no accidents and no tickets. I came in to take my test and the instructor said it would be no longer than 15 minutes. I thought okay cool even better. We hop onto the road and I am feeling really confident given that I have so much experience on the road. I make full stops, check my blind spots, my turn signal is on 100+ ft prior to my turn, went 20 in school zone, merged with no problems. When I go back to park the car after, the instructor said "let me do some math" and starts knocking off a ton of stuff like I was still driving. That already made me mad because why wasn't it done during the test? Now you just look like a scammer trying to look for a fast cash grab (spoiler: I was right). I so vividly remember him only writing on the paper three times while I was driving. All the sudden the paper looks like a scratch sheet during a math test with all this mumbo jumbo written on it and a bunch of scribbles on the road map. I still felt confident that I passed and then I look at my score and I miss the passing grade by 1 point. Are we being serious right now? Coincidence..? I THINK NOT! The instructor began to explain what I missed. No blindspot checking for my 2nd merge (wrong - I remember quite literally making a whole turn of the body just so he acknowledges my blindspot check + I only merged once within our short 10 minute drive), the car was in the cross walk (I made full stops at the line before creeping up to check oncoming traffic), and my turn signal was late (I am a late turn signals biggest hater - I know first hand to turn it on 100 feet before turning). It literally felt like he was just searching for anything to mark me down for and I know exactly why. They want you to keep paying. You basically pay to pass at this business. When he had offered me to schedule another test, I went in and they asked that I pay ANOTHER $75. I said yeah no cancel that appointment and lose my number. When I hopped into my car, I looked these guys up on Yelp and felt like I walked the prank for not checking here first before booking. They even gave me a sheet to rate them and turn into the DMV. Best believe the DMV is going to be taking these guys off their approved third party test proctors after my survey gets turned in. Save your money and go somewhere else AND let them know you are onto the scams that these kinds of companies run. Its currently way past when I took the test and I'm still mad, so I just had to hop on and let my opinion be known.

Corvallis Waldorf School (CWS) has been an incredible place for our family. As a parent of two…read morechildren attending the school, I have consistently felt inspired and, in a sense, healed each time I experience the warmth and uniqueness of the community at assemblies or school events. I sometimes refer to the Waldorf approach as a "healing curriculum," because it deeply aligns with how we parent at home and enriches my children's lives immensely. What originally drew me to CWS was its balanced, holistic approach to education and the relationships that they build with their teachers - importantly, that their main lesson teacher takes them through all the grades- 1 through 8. The Waldorf curriculum avoids the use of individual iPads and screen-based learning. Instead, it focuses on the arts, nature, and hands-on activities. Beginning in grade 4, students learn to play a string instrument and receive instruction three days a week during regular school hours. Physical education and outdoor play are core to their daily routine--children spend substantial time outside regardless of the weather. Influenced by Natalie Wexler's book, "The Knowledge Gap," I deeply value the knowledge-rich education my children are receiving at CWS, that builds knowledge year after year. For example, students explore ancient civilizations and Greek mythology in grade 5, delve into Roman history through the Middle Ages in grade 6, study the Renaissance in grade 7, and progress to modern history in grade 8. Math instruction is engaging and tangible in the early grades, and students receive support whether they need extra assistance or advanced enrichment. My children have also developed remarkable writing skills, producing beautiful, creative work in cursive. The practical skills my kids are gaining through handwork (knitting, sewing, crocheting) and woodworking are not only joyful, but practical too - that knowing that you can complete a project that takes months as well as the hand eye gymnastics is great for the brain. Socially, the teachers foster a nurturing environment where children feel supported discussing and resolving interpersonal conflicts, guided by caring adults. For example, some teachers host "teatime" to create a warm circled-up pause-i-the-day for children to reflect and openly discuss ways to improve social dynamics. The joy I've observed in my kids since enrolling here reaffirms our decision every day. I highly recommend Corvallis Waldorf School to families seeking an intentional, joyful, and holistic educational experience. The only downside is that there isn't a high school program!

We know that while at school our daughter is being nurtured by the best possible teachers who hold…read morespace for exactly who she is. The school is helping create a beautiful, magical childhood for our girl and we are so thankful. The community is a bonus! If you are considering the school, ask for a tour.

TakeWING helped me realize my childhood dream of flight. I chose TakeWING over other schools in…read morethe area based on their quality of instruction, condition of aircraft, and school amenities. I would encourage everyone who is looking to learn to fly to (at the bare minimum) talk with a few different instructors and schools - and go with the one you feel most comfortable with. I did an introductory flight and felt that I'd have a good rapport with the chief instructor, Dorothy. I proceeded with my training, and though I found the process of becoming a pilot to be more difficult than I'd expected, Dorothy and Eric (another excellent CFI at TakeWING) helped me through. That much said, there was still a lot of fun involved - trips to new airports, new maneuvers, and of course the pilot lounge banter with other students as well as seasoned pros. On the morning of my checkride and oral exam, I was nervous, but I knew that I'd do well; I was ready, and I'd completed a pretty extensive mock exam a few days prior. Nothing on the flight potion of the test was a surprise - after all, I'd done it all in my training. The FAA Designated Pilot Examiner echoed my sentiments, saying that it was a pleasure for him to test license candidates from TakeWING as they were always well-prepared. It's a small school with a couple of instructors and a couple of aircraft on the line, so there are some tradeoffs in terms of availability and price, but for my goals, it was the best fit. TakeWING showed me how to be a safe, proficient, and prepared pilot - I am lucky to be able to share that with friends and family as we buzz around the Northwest!

The folks at TakeWING are top notch to all that have the opportunity to work or meet them. Friendly…read moreand helpful, this group obviously loves flying and teaching those of us that need a bit of help or a whole lotta help to get up in that sky. Whether you are new to the field or someone who needs a refresher, I simply can't imagine not giving Dorothy Schick and her staff at TakeWING a flyby...that's a call in non-pilot lanquage!