Churchill Academy is a gem of a school and my child has really blossomed there. My daughter has…read morebeen attending for two years now and the teachers here really care and have the students best interest at heart. The school makes it nearly effortless to get in contact with administrators and teachers if you have any questions or concerns. I love the quarterly ILP (individual learning plan) meetings they set up for parents to see how your child is progressing. The "no bullying" policy, Tyson their therapy dog, and the family friendly atmosphere are all things I love. Call to take a tour!

From the owner: Educating Bright Children With Unique Learning Differences…read more Churchill Academy is a one-of-a-kind school for bright children with unique learning differences. We offer a unique, supportive environment with individualized programming for grades K-12 with low student-teacher ratio.

Most of the staff at Peter Crump Elementary were kind and professional, but Sheila Bolling (Ms…read more Bolling), the speech therapist assigned to me from 2005 to 2009, was not one of them. She created one of the most traumatizing and mentally damaging experiences of my childhood. From Kindergarten (2005) to 3rd Grade (2008/2009), I was placed in speech therapy sessions with Ms. Bolling due to a stutter and minor speech delays. Rather than receiving encouragement and support, I was met with manipulation, fear, physical intimidation, and emotional abuse. Ms. Bolling had a chilling presence. Her sessions were filled with icy stares and intimidating tones that made me feel small and powerless. I was a child who needed help, but she treated me like a problem, not a student. She never celebrated my progress. Instead, she focused on my mistakes, turning every session into something I dreaded. In 3rd grade, she began spreading false rumors that I was cursing in the restroom, something I never did. As a child who barely understood profanity at that age, I was confused and heartbroken. These lies led to teachers and even other students looking at me differently, treating me like I was "bad." I now realize that these were deliberate fabrications and they harmed my reputation and emotional wellbeing. When I mispronounced words or stuttered and sometimes get baited into reaching for objects, she would sometimes hit my fingers with a pen and ruler as punishment. That pain and fear didn't just hurt physically, it crushed my confidence and made me afraid to speak. I learned to stay quiet, not because I wanted to, but because she made me feel ashamed for trying. Ms. Bolling often isolated me from others, not just physically by pulling me out of class, but emotionally. I felt like I was broken like I was a burden. She never smiled. Never encouraged. Never reassured me. Her words and body language were filled with contempt. She didn't want to help me; she wanted to control me. Even after all these years her actions still affect me. I still work through anxiety, trust issues, and self-worth problems that stem directly from those early experiences with Ms. Bolling. No child deserves to be treated the way I was. If you're a parent reading this, please pay close attention to how your child responds to their educators, especially therapists who work behind closed doors. Just because someone has a degree or title does not mean they're fit to work with children. I hope this review serves as a warning and encourages accountability. What happened to me should never happen to another child (or patient since last time I heard, Ms. Bolling is a nurse).

I visited Auburn High School for the first time this weekend, and the campus was clearly a…read morecoalescing of 21st century education. The building was brand-new, and the cleanliness of the building matched its newness. The hallways were long and wide to hold the presumably large student body. My only complaint would be the glass walls that separate the classroom from the hallways, as it could be a safety concern. Overall, Auburn High School definitely resonates as the future of education.

There is a reason that Auburn City Schools consistently have some of the highest test scores in the…read morestate- the educators they hire are exemplary and truly have a passion for the children they work with. Year after year I am increasingly more impressed with the experiences our children have in this school system. As a former educator, I recognize the dedication and discipline these teachers and administrators exhibit. This is truly an amazing school system!