I am a Texas Certified Math (8-12) and Technology Applications (EC-12) Teacher and have been…read moreteaching Math in the North Dallas Area since 2001. I have taught in Private Schools to Public Charter Schools. I have taught small classes to up to 30+-40 students. I have taught at 6 different schools and all grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade (Precalculus, Statistics, Math Reasoning, Math Models with Applications). I was also a former Adjunct Part Time College Professor at Collin College teaching a computer class for four years. I started teaching at Bridge Builder Academy (BBA) in Richardson, Texas in January 2022. BBA is uniquely different in that students are taught one on one with their teachers. They get 100% of their teacher's time, and focus during each one-hour lesson. Students are constantly working because there is no time to be distracted by other students, goofing off on their phones, tablets, laptops, etc. They can't just "hide" in a large classroom and get lost in the material, or be afraid to ask for help, etc. Most schools would have forced me to use a set of curricula but each BBA individual's curriculum is designed according to what is best for the student to become successful based on their unique individual learning needs, styles, etc. I was approached by parents of students I taught at BBA's Graduation in May 2022 and they were thanking me for putting in the time to know their students, working with them, and helping them to do better in math. One student hated math, but the parents told me that in my 5 short months that they learned to appreciate it and like it. Another parent thanked me for her getting her son more than well-prepared for the upcoming school year. BBA offers parents and students a chance to have teachers work directly with their students in an individual one on one relationship. I have the freedom to be able to adjust individual learning. Yes, our tuition might be higher than other Private Schools. Make sure when you compare schools you look at how big the classes are. How can your child get the individualized attention and learning in a 45 minute or 1 hour class with 10, 20 or 30 other students? Are your teachers certified by TEA in the State of Texas? Are your teachers certified in Special Education or have worked with Special Education Students in the past? Will your student get one-on-one support? Will the curriculum be developed for your child's unique skills or learning styles to be successful in life? How will it change from the other students in the class? Are your child's Principals (or in the case of Private Schools and Charter Schools or Directors) have recent certification in the classroom as a Teacher and/or Administrator? Are all of the School's Classes taught by a certified teacher or just a long term substitute who may or may not having any teaching credentials? Is your student going to get the attention they need in your school or are they just a number in the classroom? In my 22+ years of teaching at multiple schools, I have had Principals with no certification and no teaching experience. BBA was recently (2023) awarded a 1st Place GOLD MEDAL in the Dallas Morning News' People's Choice Awards for the BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in the DFW Area! This is the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW (We also won for 2022). Some schools talk about STEM, but have your students ever participated in a NASA Sponsored Contest? During the 2021-2022 school year, students from Bridge Builder Academy participated in the NASA Hunch program. Led by Mr. Michael Hays (BBA Teacher of the Year 21-22) students designed a prototype moon shoe "Lunar Loafers". They presented their original design during an event in November 2021 where NASA scientists evaluated their ideas and presentation. At this event, it was suggested that they pursue a patent for their product. Our students were selected to participate in the "Innovation Day" event in April 2022 at the Johnson Space Center. At this final event for the school year, they were awarded 3rd place in addition to winning a National Award for Design and Prototype. BBA has recently been selected by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) to be a 2022-2023 School of Excellence! BBA was the ONLY school in Richardson and Plano, 1 of 4 in the DFW area, 1 of 7 in the State of Texas, and just 1 of 123 in the entire United States! We are honored to receive this recognition! In 2019, Teresa A. Bronsky, Head of the School, was named a Member of the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education. With this appointment, she was able to help formulate the direction that Special Education would take in the state of Texas for the foreseeable future. In July, 2023, Two Teachers from BBA were selected and worked on Proclamation 2024 in Austin, TX to review and provide input for proposed new State Approved TEA Curriculum for Schools for Technology Applications and Personal Finance.

My child attended BBA and we had a most positive experience! They truly meet children where they…read moreare and get them where they need to be. The director, Mike, and his wife, Teresa, were excellent to work with and easy to connect with when needed. The teachers exceeded our expectations and the one time we didn't have a great connection with an instructor, a change was easily made!

My children have attended MCA for three years and we could not live this school more. It is a…read morehidden gem in the DFW area, and our children are thriving here. Top notch Christian education with a Biblical Worldview, teachers and faculty who care deeply for each student and their whole family, and is a true College Prep school. My kids have the sweetest friends and we have had the best experience with being welcomed into the MCA community. Our oldest will graduate from MCA this year and we are sad that it took us until she was a Freshman for us to find this school. What a blessing McKinney Christian Academy is to our family. Forever grateful!

Our son is currently a junior at MCA and he has flourished in the 2 1/2 years he has attended. The…read moreacademics are very strong at MCA and the teachers are accessible for help. Colleges make frequent visits and the support with college readiness and acceptance is consistent and available. MCA is small enough that there are many opportunities to be included in sports and clubs. And the best part is MCA steers students to Christ and helps them develop their faith. There is no perfect school. but MCA does an exceptional job at training kids for a future of Godly leadership.

It's hard to fully capture what Canyon Creek Day School has meant to our family…read more We've been part of this community for five years, with both of our children growing through the 2's, 3's, and 4's programs. As we prepare to say goodbye, it already feels incredibly emotional. What makes this school so special is the people. Every teacher and staff member genuinely knows and cares for each child and family. The thoughtfulness and consistency, year after year and across both of our kids, has been remarkable. Our children were given a joyful, confidence-building start, with the perfect balance of play and early academics. As we head to Greenhill School, we feel incredibly grateful for how well they've been prepared. We also found our community here. Some of our closest friendships started at this school, which says everything about the environment they've created. We are so grateful for these five years. If you're considering Canyon Creek Day School, you can feel very confident in your choice. We will miss it deeply.

I can't say enough good things about Canyon Creek Day School and the tremendous blessing it has…read morebeen for our family. My girls started attending in preschool, and like many moms, I was anxious about the transition to a new school. We are Frisco residents and make the commute to Plano daily. CCDS immediately ensured the transition was seamless. We enrolled them in the summer day camp before the fall start, and they quickly fell in love with the staff and their peers. The teachers are excellent and are attentive, nurturing, and truly invested in each child. Both of my girls have grown tremendously, not only academically but also in confidence. The lesson plans are thoughtfully designed to build strong foundational skills and prepare students to become highly capable readers by the time they graduate. My only gripe is that the school doesn't go beyond kindergarten :( I'm genuinely sad it stops there! From the cleanliness of the bright classrooms to the enrichment classes offered and the nutritious meals provided, everything feels thoughtfully curated for my girls. They are excited to go to school each day and even more excited at pickup to tell me all about it. I can tell how loved they are because every staff member knows them by name and treats us like family. If you're looking for a loving place where your child can truly thrive, look no further!

My kid has been a part of Goddard Family for the last 2 years now. We have been truly lucky to have…read morefound Goddard School as we have only had the best experience since day 1. We have loved Miss Sheika and Miss Taylor from our previous Turtle's class. My kid is now in Dolphins class. We have been fortunate to have amazing teachers like Miss Deepa, Miss Chandra and Miss Shelby! The class curriculum is fun filled with lots of activities. You get daily updates of what your kid has done for the day and what he's had (or not) for food.

Amazing place for families with kids from infant through elementary. Their staff is the most caring…read moreany Mother's Day out or after school program or daycare I have ever seen. You won't be disappointed. They offer a variety of programs depending on the age of your kids and even provide transportation after school. Splash pad, soccer field, multiple outdoor gymnasiums. Very high-quality at a very reasonable price.

This place is amazing. We've never had a problem. All the teachers are super sweet. My child has…read morelearned so much going to this daycare.

What a wonderful idea! My son loves to write and this creative writing school definitely gets his…read morecreative juices flowing! The well appointed classroom is very warm, comfortable and inviting! Dawn his instructor is a dream to work with, she is very patient, professional and encouraging! My son actually looks forward to going each week to work on his skills! There are also classes on penmanship! This place is the perfect place for writers of all ages and abilities! They even offer free open writing sessions; all you have to do is show up with your journal or notebook and get to writing! If you cannot make in person meetings there is also an option to attend virtual meetings. I cannot say enough good things about this place, we love everything about it!

I am new to Frisco and happened by this place completely by accident, and what a happy accident it…read moreturned out to be! I never thought that a place like this existed, and to find one in my proverbial backyard is just phenomenal. It's a great place to get those creative juices flowing and meet some wonderful people. I can't recommend it enough!

I was apprehensive to send my daughter to our local PISD elementary for kindergarten. Although it…read moreis in a "good neighborhood", the ratings and reviews I read didn't make me feel like she would get the education I'd hope for. Luckily, I met another mom who had just learned about Trivium, and told me about the new Plano campus opening. We are now 3 months in, and I could not be more thrilled with her education. They utilize classic education techniques, and also include amazing technology designed to help identify both "gifted" areas and areas that need a little more attention. My daughter is absolutely thriving at Trivium, and is genuinely excited to go every day. I also love that the Trivium teachers and staff encourage parent participation in the school. They seem to want all parents to be involved, but without pressuring them if time doesn't allow. Because of this, I've gotten to meet other teachers (aside from my daughters), other parents, and all her friends. This is huge because I can it enables me as a parent, to see the people who surround my daughter every day. It is so important to have a good "village" to support your child's educational (and social) growth, and I feel like I've found that at Trivium. We can't wait to keep growing with the Trivium community!

Extremely disappointed and deeply upset by our experience at Trivium Academy's Farmers Market…read morecampus. We submitted every required admission document a full week before school began, including complete information about my son's previous school, and he was accepted without issue. Yet on only his second day, he was abruptly removed over a code-of-conduct matter from his previous school. He had no behavioral issues at Trivium and genuinely loved attending. Worse, his belongings were packed up in front of classmates, causing unnecessary humiliation and emotional distress. Despite repeatedly contacting Principal Chrissi Cawthon and Superintendent Sheryl Bradley and requesting documentation and investigation details, we received no meaningful explanation or accountability. This experience was unacceptable, and I would give this campus the absolute lowest rating possible.

My daughter has been going here since August and my husband and I adore the staff. Everyone in this…read morebuilding cares so so much about all of the children. Miss May, Miss Jill, Miss Danyelle, Miss Joanna, Miss Ana, Miss Chess, Miss Darlene all have taken amazing care of our girl. She has learned so much and I recommend this daycare to everyone that I can!

I really love this school! I appreciate how it's thoughtfully organized with various activities…read morethroughout the weeks. The staff has a warm and caring spirit, and my grandson always looks forward to going there.