My experience with Spring Academy was the best phone interaction with a school I have ever…read moreexperienced. Andy Smallman went above and beyond in helping me feel heard and offered suggestions for other support in the Seattle area (our son is a 5th grader and not qualified). I will not hesitate to reach out to Spring Academy in the future. Andy called weeks later after our first phone call to check in. His compassion and encouragement is wonderful.

I cannot give Spring a higher recommendation. Our entire Spring experience by far exceeded our…read morefamily's expectations. Our student came in feeling discouraged and disconnected from learning. Her experience at Spring built up her confidence and helped her develop independent study skills in a positive environment. Their approach intentionally fosters students to develop motivation from within. The teachers are skilled and patient, meeting the student where they are at and helping them discover their own interests and goals. The administration is communicative, organized, and hands-on. The head of the school, Andy, has a genuine passion for students and their learning experience. While I was a little hesitant about the non-traditional approach when I first heard of Spring, my first conversation with Andy gave me an instant wave of relief. He knew exactly how to help when we were at a loss of how best to do so. Out of the gate, he understood our goals as parents and our student's goals for herself, empathized with challenges we'd experienced, and explained how the structure and curriculum of Spring is designed to nurture students and embrace their strengths. Our student maintained a hybrid schedule between Spring and public school; we started with one class at Spring, but after seeing the improvement all around, shifted more of her core classes over and maintained electives at public school. They were flexible and helped us with all transitions, including helping with credit transfer. What I appreciate most is the shift we saw at home -- no more constant tension over homework, incentives and punishments, disciplined schedules and nagging. Spring stepped in with the kind of support I'd been trying to provide on my own, allowing me to take a giant step back, and our student to take gain independence and ownership of her obligations. We are all breathing easier! Thank you, Spring!

I can't say enough positive things about our family's experience at The Perkins School in Seattle…read more Our son joined as a 4th grader, and from day one it was clear he was genuinely known, supported, and cared for. I asked him recently what he liked most about Perkins, and he said, "the community -- I really liked the teachers and the kids." His teachers prioritized getting to know him; at our first parent-teacher conference, we were amazed when his teacher described details of his strengths and weaknesses the same way we would have. We watched his confidence grow as he was challenged in ways that felt supportive. That foundation has truly paid off--he's thriving in middle school, both academically and socially. We are forever grateful for the love and care the entire Perkins community showed our son and our family.

Our kids have loved their experience at Perkins! We've been at Perkins for five years now, and…read moreregularly make the 30-minute drive (one way) to school because it's such a wonderful place for our kids! Unlike many other independent schools, Perkins places a very high level of importance on building community within the school, and on the social and emotional health of each child. Perkins has a down-to-earth, kind and loving feel that runs through the faculty, staff, parent community and the kids. It's such a rare find! In addition to building a strong academic foundation for success, every Perkins student enjoys the experience of being truly known by every teacher, and most of the students know each other. This creates a truly "small town" community feel and one that is overwhelmingly positive! This school does differentiate for ability in the core subjects, and also provides enriching "specialist" subjects for a well-rounded overall education. We can't imagine our kids being anywhere else!

Thank you to Billings for letting me be myself for three years. This will always be my favorite…read moreschool I went to. The teachers are so kind and everyone is just a weirdo as we all are during middle school. I wish they had a high school because most high schools are terrible places.

Billings is a very special place where middle schoolers are seen and respected for their unique…read morepersonalities. My child loves going to school every day and loves her teachers and classmates.

We are family that came from Isreal during the war. Since we…read morehad to leave our home due to the situation in Israel, we came to Seatle to stay with our family. SJCS welcomed our children and opened their doors and hearts. Yarden loved going to school and meeting with her new friends and teachers. Despite the difficult time our family went through, we were happy to discover such a warm and loving place, with brilliant teachers and supporting staff, who welcomed us right away. We would like to express our deep appreciation to the school and thank you again for all your great help and support. Regev Family

We chose to send our child to SJCS because we sought a pluralistic Jewish education with strong…read moreacademics and a focus on social emotional learning and community. We couldn't be happier. The school has helped our son grow and addressed minor learning challenges competently and compassionately. We've noticed greater resilience and problem solving that we can attribute to the school's strong social-emotional curriculum. The teachers are caring and in tune with his and his classmates' needs, and the cohort model has suited him well where he strives in some areas academically but struggles in others. The cohort model allows him to extend in the areas that come easier to him, and he gets the support he needs in the areas that are more challenging. The community itself was incredibly welcoming (we joined in second-grade), and the kids are kind are welcoming too. We appreciate the pluralistic approach to Jewish education - although our family is on the more traditional side we feel welcome and included and we the same for kids from less-traditional families. Together the students are all developing strong Jewish identities and appreciation for our history and culture. And the Hebrew curriculum is set up so that both students with no Hebrew background (or Hebrew-speaking parents), and those with Hebrew fluency can all learn at their level.

This is my son's 3rd year at Seattle Waldorf. We love our school. The school is a beautiful…read morecommunity where my child is seen and nurtured. Teachers and administrators are very creative and supportive in their work with all children. My child has greatly benefited from the large beating heart of this school. He's engaged in every class and is happy and excited to go to school. He's learned so much and the pace is thoughtful and age appropriate. Not only is he learning academically he's also made huge leaps socially and emotionally. He's grateful to get the chance to be outside and also creating with his hands every day. His experience in this community is helping him develop a rich depth of knowledge and self worth that will be something he can rely on for the rest of his life.

A beautiful school with a profound way of educating the human being in an age appropriate way!read more

I would like to offer a strong recommendation for Professor Matthew Wines and Pima Medical…read moreInstitute students Luis and Yvanne. Professor Wines led a well-structured and informative session for our running club focused on common running-related injuries, along with demonstrations of evidence-based exercises designed to reduce the risk of injury and reinjury. Luis and Yvanne assisted by guiding participants through the exercises and ensuring correct form. Their patience and individual attention helped each of us understand how to perform the exercises effectively and target the areas most relevant to our own strengthening needs. Despite having been under the care of a physical therapist for two running injuries since 2020, I found the seminar highly educational and gained new insights that were both relevant and immediately applicable. Professor Wines demonstrated a deep and nuanced understanding of running biomechanics and injury prevention, and he communicated this information in a clear and accessible manner. For those aspiring to become Physical Therapy Assistants, I can confidently say that Professor Wines has a high level of expertise in running related injuries and an ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

I went there [the Northgate branch in Seattle, WA] in 2017/2018, i.e. pre-covid and online…read morelearning. And everything was hands-on. We had three teachers in total, one for each semester, and about 4 giant books that we needed a backpack to carry to school everyday, we were asked. Classes were 4 hrs a day and stacked with assignments, lectures, and practical/lab work. I remember really enjoying Instructor Maya Harer and the Rastafarian Mathematics guy. But in our second semester, a lady called Betty came in. She was not a bad teacher, although her politics was questionable at best [delighted in telling us how a woman who sued for her right to abort a damaged fetus died from a horrible car accident. "Karma," she quipped, "is a bitch"]. Still, it was her extra carricular activity that makes one wonder if she should be allowed to teach, let alone grade. We had a classmate, lovely gay kid from somewhere south. He referred to black people as "our colored neighbours" and believed everything he heard on Fox news, which his boyfriend was really into. So one time, while we were discussing the use or perfumes and body lotions in a clinic setting, where patients with asthma and allergies to smells come, he complained how he was chastised for telling an Indian co-worker that he smells. He continued by talking about how he doesnt think Indians take a shower due to a cultural thing and how the food they eat stinks etc. At which point I raised a hand and objected, saying one Indian co-worker can hardly represent a country of almost a billion people, and that we should try not to judge people by our limited experience. Betty was mad at my objection. She thought, from what I later inderstood, that I was picking on a naive gay kid. So had me called to her office and told me she has been told that I was spreading some rumor about a classmate at lunch. I was so terrified at the accusation that I started crying, demanded that she brings the accuser to me and have them tell me what I said to my face, and asked..begged her to atleast tell me what the rumor was. Refusing to even look me in the eye, she said never to mind but to watch what I say in classroom and outside. "We are here to build one another, not to tear each other down". It took about 4 months of consisent hard work and proving myself in word and deed for her to like me, treat me as one of her students, and even praise me in the hearing of other teachers as an examplary studenr. It is fortunate that I was told I would forefit my pay when I asked if I would be allowed to drop out at that point because I truly love the career I got from it and wont trade my first American school life for nothing. But it was the most painful experience I had while it lasted. Knowing someone I spent 4 hrs a day with, someone who can fail me at will and bring my hard work to naugjt, had it in for me. To be disliked and discriminated againt on behalf of a cause I was in solidarity with. The other thing I remember is some drama between two of the female teachers. The husband of one was enrolled in an MA course, and wasnt doing great. So the other instructor failed him one of the courses. When people asked him what happened, he used to tell them all the problem this teacher was having in her own marriage, etc, which I thought was a very weak..immature response. There was also a male instructor, Gene, that I really liked taking some courses from. Funny guy. Heard he got fired for something or other years later. Still, great place. I would advise you to go for it 100%.

This elementary school is brand new, and just opened! It is a beautiful school, and the library is…read morewonderful! I would love to have my children go here!

Northgate Kindercare is absolutely amazing, we feel so lucky to have found this center for our…read moredaughter!! I can't say enough good things about the entire staff, we've had an amazing experience here. The center directors - Jenny and Meghan are both incredible and made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. Our daughter started here when she was 6 months old in the infant room and is now almost 2. All of the teachers and staff truly feel like family and take such amazing care of our daughter. She gets excited to go to school everyday! We are so thankful for each and every person at Northgate Kindercare! If you have the chance to enroll here, don't hesitate!

if I can give 0 stars I definitely would! abusive teachers there:( They have no patience with kids…read moreplease don't take your kids somewhere with no cameras in the room!

This is my son's 3rd year at Seattle Waldorf. We love our school. The school is a beautiful…read morecommunity where my child is seen and nurtured. Teachers and administrators are very creative and supportive in their work with all children. My child has greatly benefited from the large beating heart of this school. He's engaged in every class and is happy and excited to go to school. He's learned so much and the pace is thoughtful and age appropriate. Not only is he learning academically he's also made huge leaps socially and emotionally. He's grateful to get the chance to be outside and also creating with his hands every day. His experience in this community is helping him develop a rich depth of knowledge and self worth that will be something he can rely on for the rest of his life.

We've had a wonderful experience at this school. The teachers are passionate and genuinely care…read moreabout each child's academic and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is well rounded, thoughtfully integrating arts, sciences, and social studies in a way that keeps students engaged and inspired. In the days of AI, this kind of education truly helps students build resilience and strong critical-thinking skills. I'm so happy with my child's development--she enjoys going to school every day and is genuinely enthusiastic about learning. We feel very fortunate to be part of this community."