I have only taken one class with Dirk while visiting Seattle. I really loved everything about the…read moreclass!!! His studio is so cool; its filled with his original sculptures which are absolutely mind blowing!! They are beautiful and creative which made me wish I could take classes there on a routine basis. I took a wheel throwing class with him and absolutely loved it!! I was having problems centering and with a few tweaks he totally changed how I approached the clay. His methodology is easier for me to grasp and retain. I think he would be an awesome instructor for any type of hand building, sculpture or wheel throwing! The studio had a creative and welcoming vibe which made me want to return!

Whether you have always wondered about trying ceramics or have been doing it for many years, sign…read moreup for a class (or two, or three) here. I've been glazing ceramics and doing some handbuilding since I was a kid, but always wanted to learn the wheel. I took one wheel class, had a blast and decided to sign up for an 8-week class- and then another. Dirk is an outstanding, patient teacher and a fun, upbeat guy. I learned so many new things from him and the other students, who had different skill sets at all levels. The studio is such a welcoming environment, I really looked forward to class as my outlet each week. If it were possible I would still be taking these classes, but I moved to Pittsburgh. With Dirk's teaching and advice I was able to set up a mini studio at home where I'm still handbuilding, throwing and glazing. But I still miss the great teaching and company at Dahl Arts. Take a class here- you won't regret it!

Gordon has the flexibility to customize lessons to match the student experience level. He also…read moremodified a couple of my favorite songs, which I am able to add to my practice. As an older student I appreciated the guidance on a better sized ukulele that would accommodate my fingers. I am totally enjoying learning the ukulele!

I started learning guitar with Gordon earlier this year and he's been an amazing teacher. I am…read moreneurodivergent, and Gordon has been patient and very helpful with explaining things in a way that land in the way my brain thinks and learns things. He is accommodating, friendly, very passionate, and very willing to teach you in the way you learn best. Highly, highly recommend if you're looking to learn guitar.

I worked with Stuart at Simply Brilliant on many areas of my business school applications. The…read morefirst thing that stood out to me about Stuart was how he took the time to understand me personally, recognize my motivations for applying to business school, and identify how business school could help me achieve my professional aspirations. Although I did not fully understand the significance of it then, I now realize that this extra effort to familiarize himself with my story made all the difference in helping me craft essays that showcased the best of me. I applied to six highly competitive schools and was admitted to five of them. Without Stuart's help, I do not believe I would have had so many great options to choose from. My GMAT score was competitive, but below average for a top-25 school, which I am happy to report I will be attending next year (Georgetown McDonough). Stuart was always quick to respond, considerate of my time, and always offered the option of a phone call to further explain where and why particular edits would enhance my essays. Furthermore, when I needed help prepping for my first interview, Stuart provided me with a long list of questions, which we practiced answering on a mock interview phone call. Finally, Stuart was a great resource when I was making my decision of which school to attend (was debating between Georgetown McDonough and U of Washington Foster). I was referred to Stuart by a close friend of mine and I will be sure to pass the favor along by referring Stuart to my next friend who is interested in applying to b-school. The MBA application process can be rigorous and daunting, and I truly believe that Stuart/ Simply Brilliant gives candidates a leg up on the competition and a better opportunity to attend the school of their choice.

I decided to work with Stuart at Simply Brilliant after taking the GMAT and receiving an…read moreundesirable score. Stuart was phenomenal - he helped me improve my score by 120 points! Stuart is extremely well versed in the GMAT, both quant and verbal. From the beginning, Stuart was extremely prepared for each session, he provided solid tutorials and good examples to help me better understand the questions, as well as tips and tricks to help with test day. He was always very organized, and able to accommodate around my schedule. In addition, he was very patient with me, which is very important. I would highly recommend Stuart and Simply Brilliant for anyone who is looking for a GMAT Tutor who is willing to go above and beyond and really will help you increase your score!

Attended this class in high school and wanted to come back to express my gratitude and praise to…read morePatrick and this little operation. Many of the kids in town attended this school and it's safe to say it was extremely fun, informative, and taught us everything we needed to know. Patrick's kindness, patience and positivity absolutely shines in this role and I haven't forgotten these truths even years later. He made the super daunting, serious matter of learning to operating a vehicle a lot more manageable through his calm guidance and support. sad to see there are some very scathing reviews on here. If everyone in my class wrote a review I know the overall score of this place would reflect the 5 stars it deserves. Thank you for everything!

Patrick is lucky to even get a star from me, if I could give him 0 stars I would have done so…read more Extremely unprofessional, lazy, rude , not answering calls, emails or texts. He is good at collecting money for the service but does not even show a minimum interest towards his students or keeping his business running with pride and excellence in any way. Very unprofessional and biased against students he dislike, he even uses threatening looks and words if you drop him as your student's instructor. Do not waste your time and money with this individual and his service, find someone else that really cares for his business, the money we pay for such service and our kids to really learn and finish what they start with him. I guess he does not need the money nor keep his business running, he should rather find another job that fits his needs, personality and responsibilities.

We've been at Brighton for five years after coming from public school, and our experience has been…read morewonderful. With 3 kids who have spanned the range if preschool, elementary, and middle school, I can say the middle school especially has exceeded expectations. Initially, I was nervous because of its smaller size, but it's been fabulous, the teachers embrace the middle school years while preparing students for real-world situations. We've had the honor of having both Ms. Shippers and Ms. Savage twice. Ms. Shippers has years of experience yet brings fresh enthusiasm every day, and Ms. Savage's connection with the kids is remarkable. Brighton truly offers a nurturing, dynamic environment we're so grateful for!

Brighton School is wonderful and we love it!!!!!…read more I've had my kids at Brighton for at least eleven years? I've lose count. My son attended Brighton from first through eighth grade and my daughter started in preschool and is now in sixth grade. My kids are completely different and they have both absolutely thrived at Brighton. Brighton does an awesome job of providing an excellent well-rounded education for many different types of learners and kids. Brighton offers an excellent academic program, but also offers an amazing drama program with Mr. DC, some great sports programs, after school extracurriculars, yearly overnight field trips that get longer with each grade level and culminate in a 10 day East Coast trip for the 8th graders, etc. The greatest asset to Brighton is its staff. Brighton attracts some truly talented, caring and highly invested staff and teachers. There are teachers at Brighton who have truly changed the course of my childrens' lives. Ms. (formerly Gabriel) Savage is my daughter's idol. Ms. Savage is the perfect role model for my child, as she is strong, confident, smart, kind and encouraging. My daughter is a gymnast and she has talked to my daughter about mental blocks. She is a great teacher but she clearly cares about her students in a way that goes beyond what her job requires. Her assistant Ms. Carrie is also so caring, patient and kind. Ms. Durbin is another teacher that made a real difference in my daughter's life. Ms. Durbin was like a second mother to my daughter, or my daughter's stand-in mother at school. My daughter has always had a ton of anxiety about overnight field trips, but knowing that Ms. Durbin would be on the field trip always made her feel better. Ms. Durbin knew when to be serious and get the class under control but could also be so silly and have fun with the class. Mr. DiLorenzo is another incredible asset to the Brighton community. Mr. D. was my child's third grade teacher, and he was an incredibly gifted educator then, and now he is the head of the middle school. Mr. D. can be so fun and silly with the kids, but he also knows when to be serious and address serious issues. My son had an awesome middle school experience at Brighton and during his years there built up a community of friends who carried over into the same high school. Ms. Livingston has been serving the Brighton middle school for years in various capacities and she is AMAZING!!!! She is currently teaching math and she is an awesome math teacher, but she also handles a lot of the administrative stuff for the middle school. She's very friendly, great with the kids, great with the parents, and easy to get along with. Ms. Bodnar, according to my 17 year old son, is "the GOAT" (greatest of all time). Ms. Bodnar teachers study skills and math (I think) but she connects with the kids in a way that few others do. My son emphatically thinks that she is the best teacher at Brighton. Ms. Thaler is also a great language arts teacher. She definitely knows what she is doing and I appreciate that she actually challenges the kids. This is Ms. Parks Lobbs' first year as Head of School, but she has been involved with other parts of the school for years and she appears to be 100% in charge of what is happening and in control of things. As a very long-time parent of Brighton who has observed three separate Heads of School, I think Ms. Parks Lobb is doing a great job. There are a lot of other amazing staff members at Brighton who I am going to forget to mention. We love Coach Matt, who is the kindest, funniest guy to have around. He always greets my daughter in the morning with the biggest smile and it makes me feel so good about dropping her off. He also love Coach Brandon, who has been there for years and is super well loved by all the kids. He made the summer camp a blast for my daughter. We really loved Ms. Becca, who is a former aide who is no longer there. We wish the school brought her back. My son had Ms. Schippers for both hers and his first year at Brighton (first grade) and she made him feel super welcome and safe. I don't remember the full names of my daughter's pre-K teacher and aide (the aide was Sarah) but they were both so amazing! Oh yeah, the parents, kids and community at Brighton are also awesome. Both my kids have made amazing friends and we have done all the playdates, the sleepovers, the skate nights (thanks, PTO!), all of it. My son has friends he literally made in FIRST GRADE and now are JUNIORS in high school and they are part of the same friend group and in some of the same advanced classes. My daughter and her best friends met years ago, some as far back as preschool. I've known those parents just as long. The parents are great and the PTO is currently thriving. I've never been involved in the PTO, but I am very, very grateful for the amazing parents who run it and all that they do. Best money we ever spent!

We love this school! We moved to WA from AZ and searched high and low for a school that felt right…read morefor our 3yo. The owners met with us in person, gave us a tour, and were in contact for months as we waited for them to open last fall. There were other schools closer to our home but we preferred this school due to their management team. The owners are parents of children who attend the school and were inspired to open this due to poor experiences at other daycares so you can tell they've thought of everything to make the process better for parents and more engaging for kids. Josh, his wife, Andrea and all the teachers made us feel at home. Our daughter loves her teachers and classmates. There have been a few instances when we had flooding in Duvall where we live where they touched base to make sure we were okay and take time out of pick up and drop off daily to share her progress which me and my husband appreciate. I highly recommended this school!

Our family has worked with NWES for the last 4+ years. We started when our son needed a proctored…read moreexam for the online ed advanced Algebra class he took over the summer before starting high school and he continued to work regularly/weekly with NWES tutor Jason on various things for which he needed guidance over the 4 years in high school. Their sessions were centered on strategy and learning how to organize and develop good study habits and while content teaching was a part of it, our son's growth into a confident student was the most important benefit. The last session with Jason is next week. Our son will be graduating from Ballard High School next Wednesday (with straight As) and in fall he is starting at UW Engineering - majoring in MechEng and Industrial Design. My husband and I are very grateful to Greg and Jason for all the support in last 4+ years. It was really great to know that even though our sone would not really listen to us, Jason will likely get through him and point him in the right direction. It was wonderful to work with NWES. finding them was one of the luckiest accidents!

We worked with NWES from our son's middle school years through high school. He received support for…read morehis math courses. The coaches that our son worked with were consistently excellent. He developed strong relationships with all of them. The rest of the team is excellent too. Everything about the place makes getting help easy. Can't recommend strongly enough!

I had my child go in for an evaluation and left during it. I would NEVER take my children somewhere…read morethey are not respected and treated kindly! My child actually asked to leave, when he was previously excited to be there. The owner/tutor didn't even acknowledge the fact that I was there or explained what was going to take place. She just had her receptionist take my son back to the room she was in. When he got back there she handed him a paste of paper and told him to go sit. She never explained anything to either of us about what was going on. We were under the impression that it was 1 on 1 tutoring tutoring but that is definitely not the case they were multiple kids in the room. When I made the appointment I made it directly with the owner but when we got there she had no idea what we were there for, mind you she asked for all the details when I made the appointment over the phone. When I told her we were going to leave she acted like it was stupid of us to do that and even rolled her eyes at me. As for the receptionist was doing her best to be kind but she was obviously irritated with the children sitting in the waiting room and was unknowledgeable of what they provided at the location. Every question I asked her, her response was oh my boss will tell you; mind you the "boss" never came out until we were leave.

Miss Rubina and her instructors are amazing. Exactly what we were looking for. My 5year old is…read morereading ! And doing math! My son looks forward to going in and learning every week . Love that kids also get rewarded every other week with a prize of their choice. The entire staff at this Lynnwood location is wonderful with kids . Special thanks to Miss Myra for being so patient and sweet with the little ones . Highly highly recommend this location to everyone.